Resident Return Visa: Eligibility & Application Guide
The Resident Return visa, or Returning Resident visa, allows individuals who have previously held Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in the UK to re-enter the country after being absent for an extended period, typically more than two years. The Resident Return visa is granted at the discretion of UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI), and decisions […]
Retained Right of Residence Guide 2025
Losing your connection to an EU family member through divorce, death or emigration can raise immediate and personal concerns about your right to remain in the UK. The retained right of residence is a specific safeguard built into the post-Brexit immigration framework to address exactly this situation. There is no single route to qualifying for […]
Sponsor Licence Cooling Off Period
The sponsor licence cooling off period refers to a mandatory waiting period that applies to UK employers in certain situations, including after a licence is revoked, suspended, or an application is refused. The purpose of this period is to give employers time to address any issues before attempting to apply for, or regain, a sponsor […]
Sponsor Licence Priority Service: Fast-Track Guide
Applying for a sponsor licence is a complex and time-consuming process. If your organisation urgently needs to recruit, and perhaps already has a candidate lined up for sponsorship, time may not be on your side. In these circumstances, the option to pay for fast-tracked licence application processing can make business sense. The Sponsor Licence Priority […]
10-Year Route to Settlement: UK ILR Explained
Have you been in the UK lawfully for 10 continuous years or more? If so, you may be eligible to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in the UK under the 10-year route to settlement. The benefit of holding ILR status means you are free from immigration and time restrictions on your stay in […]
Sponsor Licence Renewal: 2025 Rules
There is no longer a requirement for sponsors to renew their sponsor licence every four years. UK sponsor licences due to expire on or after 6 April 2024 have been automatically extended by 10 years. In this guide, we explain the significant change in rules in 2024, how these have affected sponsor licences, and we […]
Form FLR FP: Extend Your UK Stay
Form FLR(FP) is one of the most commonly used applications for people in the UK who need to stay in the country based on family ties or long-term residence. It’s not a route defined by traditional visa categories; it’s built around personal circumstances, human rights and the practical reality of someone’s life being firmly based […]
FLR Visa: Further Leave to Remain Guide
Applying for Further Leave to Remain (FLR) can quickly become a demanding process. In order to secure permission to stay in the UK beyond your current period of leave, the FLR visa application requires you to prove your eligibility to remain to an increasingly risk-averse Home Office. This guide breaks down the FLR process and […]
Business Visa UK 2025: A Guide
The UK remains one of the most attractive countries in the world to start and expand a successful business. Entrepreneurs and investors are drawn to Britain’s strategic location, stable economy, access to a large consumer market and robust legal protections. However, finding the right business visa to establish a commercial presence or set up operations […]
Shortage Occupation List 2025
The Shortage Occupation List is no longer used for applications under the Skilled Worker visa. It was replaced by the Immigration Salary List (ISL) in April 2024. The ISL specifies salary thresholds for specific occupations under the Skilled Worker route. However, following changes announced in the Immigration White Paper, the Immigration Salary List is now […]