If you’ve lost settlement due to an extended absence, the Returning Resident visa offers a pathway to regain it. As with most immigration applications, there are three categories of requirements to meet: validity, suitability, and eligibility.

A successful application for permission to enter or remain in the UK as the spouse or partner of a person who is British, settled, who holds protection status or stay under the EU Settlement Scheme, must satisfy a number of different requirements. These are contained in Appendix FM to the Immigration Rules, and one of these relates to the proposed accommodation for the couple and any dependants.

At the turn of the New Year, the Home Office made a number of changes to its primary guidance for holders of sponsor licences. Here we summarise key changes, and would encourage you to review your processes to ensure you remain compliant.

If you are in the UK on a spouse visa, as a dependant on your partner’s visa (such as a Skilled Worker or Global Talent visa), or with pre-settled status as the partner of an EU national, you must inform the Home Office when you divorce your partner. Even if you do not, you will be unable to extend your status or apply for indefinite leave to remain (ILR) / settled status.

Confused about the new UK ETA requirements? Discover who needs an ETA, how to apply, and what it allows you to do during your visit to the UK. Get expert guidance from Latitude Law.

Wondering if your finances are enough to support a visitor’s trip to the UK? Learn the key financial requirements for a successful visa application and how to avoid common mistakes that lead to refusals.

If my citizenship application is denied, can I apply again? Learn your options, reapplication steps, and expert tips to improve your chances.

Under the UK Immigration Rules, certain visa routes enable you to take up permanent residence in the country, and eventually apply for British citizenship. This comes with a number of benefits, including the ability to live, work and vote without any restrictions imposed by UK immigration laws. During the British citizenship application process, you must supply a number of necessary documents to support your application and prove that you meet the eligibility requirements.