UK immigration insights: news, guidance and legal updates
Our UK immigration blog provides up-to-date news, legal updates, and practical guidance on visas and immigration. Explore expert insights on spouse visas, work visas, and moving to the UK.
To qualify for a UK spouse visa in 2026, you will usually need to show that you and your partner meet the minimum gross annual income requirement of £29,000, or that you satisfy the financial requirement through eligible cash savings or a combination of qualifying income sources. Income can come...
If you’re planning to move to or stay in the UK, getting the right legal advice from the start makes all the difference. At Mulgrave Law, we offer a free 30-minute immigration consultation to help you understand your options and see whether we are the right firm to represent you. Whether you’re...
Extending a UK spouse visa is one of the most important immigration steps for couples who want to continue living together in the UK and eventually settle permanently. While many applicants assume renewal is straightforward, a UK spouse visa extension can still be refused if the Home Office...
If you and your partner are planning to build a life together in the United Kingdom and you’re not yet married, the UK fiancé visa could be the route to legally and permanently bringing you together. This visa is designed for genuine couples who intend to marry or enter a civil partnership shortly...
Applying for a UK unmarried partner visa comes with questions, uncertainty, and for many couples, their fair share of anxiety. With changing immigration rules and the ever-strict evidential standards, it’s important to be fully informed before applying. This article will give you clarity...
Meeting the UK Spouse Visa financial requirement can feel overwhelming, especially with the latest Home Office changes. One of the most flexible ways to meet the threshold is by using cash savings, either alone or combined with income. In this article we explain how cash savings work for the 2025...
From 22 July 2025, some major changes to the UK Skilled Worker visa will come into effect. This included a significant increase in the minimum salary threshold and stricter rules for eligible roles. For UK employers who rely on international recruitment, these reforms will directly impact hiring...
Applying for a UK spouse visa is an important step for couples wishing to live together in the United Kingdom. While the process is straightforward in principle, applicants often encounter delays and uncertainty, particularly when the application is complex or the documentation is incomplete. This...
If you’re planning to move to or stay in the UK, getting the right legal advice from the start makes all the difference. At Mulgrave Law, we offer a free 30-minute immigration consultation to help you understand your options and see whether we are the right firm to represent you. Whether you’re...
Applying for a UK Spouse Visa is one of the most common and important pathways for couples who want to live together in the UK. While it offers a clear route to joining a partner or spouse, the process is complex. Applicants must meet strict financial requirements, provide a wide range of documents...
Applying for a UK spouse visa is an exciting step for couples wanting to build a life together in the UK but it can also feel overwhelming. One of the most crucial elements of your application is proving that your relationship is genuine and subsisting. The Home Office examines this requirement...
The recent surge in sponsor licence revocation has placed employers across the UK on high alert. Between July 2024 and June 2025, the Home Office, according to figures, revoked over 1,948 licences more than double revoked in the previous 12 months. Meanwhile, over 1,700 licences were suspended...
Please note: These articles provide general information only and should not be taken as legal advice. Immigration rules change frequently, so please seek professional advice for your individual circumstances.