Dual Nationals – Settled Status Refusals and Remedies under the EU Settlement Scheme

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In recent months, we have seen a growing number of EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) applications being refused for dual nationals, particularly individuals who are Brazilian and Italian or Brazilian and Portuguese. These cases often involve people who arrived in the UK before the Brexit cut-off date but only obtained formal recognition of their European citizenship […]

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Meeting the Spouse Visa Financial Requirement as a Director of a Limited Company

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Meeting the Spouse Visa financial requirement can be more complex where your spouse/ sponsor is a director of a limited company, particularly where the sponsor is also a shareholder and employee of the business.The financial requirements are set out in Appendix FM and Appendix FM-SE of the Immigration Rules. The Financial Requirement Spouse visa applicants

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Home Office Fees Increasing from 8 April 2026 – What You Need to Know

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The UK Government has announced that Home Office immigration and nationality fees will increase from 8 April 2026. Applicants and sponsors should consider submitting applications before this date where possible to avoid higher costs. Why Are Fees Increasing? The Government’s policy is that the immigration system should be funded by applicants and sponsors rather than

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New Sponsor Compliance Duties You Need to Act on Now (6 March 2026)

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The Home Office introduced important changes to sponsor licence compliance duties on 6 March 2026, and sponsors must ensure they are fully compliant to avoid licence suspension or revocation. These changes affect reporting duties, right to work compliance, and general sponsor responsibilities. UK employers who sponsor Skilled Workers must treat these changes as a priority,

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Joining Your British or Settled Partner in the UK: What You Need to Know Before Applying

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If you wish to live in the UK with your partner, you may be able to apply under the family visa route. This allows spouses, civil partners, and unmarried partners to join a British citizen or a person settled in the UK. Applications are made under the UK Family Immigration Rules. However, these applications can

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UK Tightens Entry Rules for Dual Citizens: Travelling to the UK with the Correct Documents

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The UK government has reinforced the requirement that British citizens must use British documentation when entering the United Kingdom. This change particularly affects dual nationals, who may have previously travelled using a foreign passport. Individuals who hold British citizenship must now demonstrate their right of entry using British nationality documentation. Who Is Affected? The updated

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UK Immigration Rules Update: Statement of Changes HC 1691 (5 March 2026)

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On 5 March 2026, the Home Office published Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules HC 1691, introducing a series of amendments affecting asylum policy, visa requirements, English language requirements for settlement, and procedural rules in immigration applications. Statements of changes modify the rules governing entry, stay, and settlement in the United Kingdom.  The latest

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New Visa Flexibility for International Students: Switching to the Innovator Founder Visa from Within the UK (Effective 25 November 2025)

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Important update for international students looking to build their future in the UK. Since 25 November 2025, eligible international students are able to switch directly into the Innovator Founder visa from within the UK, without needing to leave the country to make their application. This change marks a significant improvement to the UK’s immigration system.

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UK Government Announces Major Changes to Asylum and Returns Policy: What You Need to Know?

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The UK Government has recently released a significant new policy statement titled “Restoring Order and Control,” outlining proposed reforms to the asylum and returns system. These proposals, introduced by the Home Secretary in the past few days, signal one of the most extensive shifts in asylum policy in recent years and they raise many questions

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Home Office Launches Consultation on New “Earned Settlement” System

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The Home Office has opened a major consultation on its proposed “earned settlement” model, which would fundamentally change the route to Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR). The plan would increase the standard qualifying period from five to ten years and introduce new criteria based on an applicant’s contributions to the UK.The 60-page policy paper, A

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