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.
Key Points at a Glance You may qualify for a UK Spouse Visa if you meet the relevant requirements of the Immigration Rules, but being married to a British citizen or person settled in the UK does not automatically guarantee eligibility. Common issues that can affect eligibility include: the sponsor...
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...
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The Returning Resident Visa could be applicable to you if you previously lived in the UK and obtained indefinite leave to remain but have been residing outside the UK for more than two consecutive years. With this visa type you may be eligible for a returning resident visa that allows you to settle...
The UK Skilled worker application refers to a specific type of visa for individuals who wish to work in the UK. This type of visa is designed for individuals who are offered a job by a UK company. The application process typically involves demonstrating eligibility criteria, such as having a job...
Last updated: August 2026 Immigration Health Surcharge: Key points The Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) is a healthcare fee that many people must pay when applying for UK immigration permission. If you apply from outside the UK, the IHS will usually apply where you are applying for permission to...
The High Potential Individual route is a new immigration route due to be implemented on 30 May 2022. The route will be available to recent graduates of top global universities who wish to work or look for work in the UK after completion of a course equivalent to a UK bachelor’s degree or above...
You can apply to switch into a spouse visa (5 years route) if you are married to a British national or a person who is present and settled in the UK. To do so, you must meet the eligibility requirements for switching to a spouse visa. The application for switching into spouse visa under the 5 years...
The health and care visa falls under the skilled worker route and allows eligible health workers to come or stay in the UK to work for the NHS, an NHS supplier or in adult social care. The benefits of the health and care visa are fast-track entry, reduced visa application fees, exemption from paying...
The Home Office has introduced a paid service where businesses seeking to apply for a sponsor licence can now request for their application to be processed within 10 working days. The standard processing time for a sponsor licence application is up to eight weeks. How do you apply for the priority...
As Brexit has now brought free movement to an end, many sectors across the UK have been struggling to recruit staff. The UK now lacks skilled workers in number of different industrial sectors like, technology, finance, hospitality, medical etc. Due to the shortage of staff that employers are now...
On 1 December 2020, the Skilled worker visa route was introduced replacing the Tier 2 (General) work visa. This route enables UK employers to hire skilled workers from overseas if they are unable to recruit from within the UK. In order to be eligible for a Skilled worker visa, you will need to earn...
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.