Under the UK Immigration Rules, certain visa routes enable you to take up permanent residence in the country, and eventually apply for British citizenship. This comes with a number of benefits, including the ability to live, work and vote without any restrictions imposed by UK immigration laws. During the British citizenship application process, you must supply a number of necessary documents to support your application and prove that you meet the eligibility requirements.

If you are applying for a visa to come to the UK, you need to make sure you have all the necessary documents at the ready. There are a number of supporting documents required to prove your identity and demonstrate that you meet the eligibility criteria for any UK visa application. However, each visa is subject to different requirements and the documents you will need to supply as evidence differs in each case.

The UK’s Global Talent Visa is a unique immigration route designed for individuals who have already made significant contributions to their fields or show promising potential. It provides a flexible path to living and working in the UK without the need for a job offer, offering opportunities for long-term settlement.

This article explains the updated rules for the 10-year Long Residence route to Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK. Learn about absence limits, continuous residence requirements, and how to avoid common mistakes when applying under the new guidelines.

Discover the intricacies of 'self-sponsorship' under UK Immigration Rules. While individuals can be sponsored by their own companies, strict compliance requirements and responsibilities apply. Learn how to navigate the sponsor licence application process and the challenges faced by start-ups.

In early 2024, changes to the definition of unmarried partners seemed to make this less restrictive. This article will discuss these changes, as well as other issues that unmarried partners will face when making applications to enter or remain in the UK.

Starting a business in the UK and setting yourself up for success requires access to the very best talent. When the UK was a member of the European Union, the hiring possibilities for start-ups were very broad but, since Brexit, this has become more restrictive. It means that, if you live in another country and want to come to the UK to establish a business, or if you intend to employ workers from overseas to join your start-up, you will need to understand the details of UK visas. Read more here.

Before you can become a UK citizen, you must fulfil good character requirements. To assess this, the Home Office will assess your background to understand whether you have taken any actions that could be deemed as 'anti-UK' or dangerous to other people who live in the country.