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How to Check Your UK Immigration Status Online: eVisa, UKVI Account and Share Codes

Most people can now check their UK immigration status online by signing in to their UKVI account, viewing their eVisa and, where necessary, generating a share code.

Important UK Immigration Rule Changes from Autumn 2026 - but nothing yet on earned settlement

On 03 September 2026, the Home Office published Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules HC 584. The changes are broad, but targeted. They do not introduce the overhaul of ‘earned’ settlement at this stage.

How to Apply for a Long-Term UK Visitor Visa

A long-term UK Standard Visitor visa permits multiple visits during a validity period of two, five or 10 years. It does not permit the holder to remain in the UK continuously.

How to Apply for a UK Visa From the USA: 2026 Guide

Before applying, check whether you need a UK visa. A US citizen travelling to the UK for a short visit will generally require an Electronic Travel Authorisation ETA, rather than a visit visa, unless an exemption applies...

Life in the UK Test: What Is It and When Is It Required?

The Life in the UK Test is generally required where an adult applies for indefinite leave to remain or naturalisation as a British citizen and the relevant route requires knowledge of life in the United Kingdom.

Immigration Bail and In-Country Applications After Statement of Changes HC 259: Has the Kaur Problem Been Fixed?

On 9 July 2026, the Home Office published the Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules HC 259. Among the many changes is a targeted but important amendment to immigration bail and in-country applications for permission to stay.

Parent of a Child Student Visa Application Guide 2026

If your child is coming to the UK to study at an independent fee-paying school and you wish to accompany or join your child, this guide will set out what you need to know when applying for a Parent of a Child Student Visa.

Global Talent Film and TV Visa or Creative Worker Visa Temporary Work? Key Differences for Film and Television Professionals

Making an application in the Global Talent Film and TV category can be an intimidating process, because not only is it an involved administrative procedure, but this is a category which makes a value judgement about the Applicant’s career achievements...

A Guide to the UK Fiancé(e) Visa

The fiancé(e) visa allows British citizens and those with indefinite leave to remain to bring their fiancé(e) to the UK in order to get married. Fiancé(e) visa applications are considered under paragraph EC-P...

5 Year Work and Business Routes to Settlement in the UK

In this post, we provide an overview of the other UK immigration routes to indefinite leave to remain (ILR) not covered in our Quickest Ways to Get ILR in the UK blog. This post will consider the 5 and 10 year...

Global Talent Visa Design Industry Endorsement Route: What Applicants Need to Know

Since 1 July 2026, designers seeking to build their careers in the UK have been able to apply for endorsement under the Global Talent...

UK Partner and Family Visa Financial Requirements Explained

In this article, we will examine different time periods for the financial requirement in partner and family visa applications. Partner and Family visa applications under Appendix FM may have a minimum income requirement...