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  • Cover image for Do I need a Fiance visa or a Marriage Visitor visa?

    Do I need a Fiance visa or a Marriage Visitor visa?

    In this post, we briefly explain the difference between the fiance visa and the marriage visitor visa. This is because we have seen at least one person make the wrong application. It is a sub-post of our main How to apply for a partner visa post

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  • Cover image for Using cash savings in your partner visa application

    Using cash savings in your partner visa application

    In this post we consider how you can rely on cash savings to meet the minimum income requirement in your UK partner visa application under Appendix FM

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  • Cover image for My partner visa has been refused: what are my options

    My partner visa has been refused: what are my options

    In this post we consider what options you have in the event that your partner visa application is refused

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  • Cover image for The main (and hidden) costs of applying for a partner visa

    The main (and hidden) costs of applying for a partner visa

    In this post we consider the fees to make a UK partner visa application. In addition to the main application fees, we also consider the “hidden” fees associated with the process, and for which you will need to budget.

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  • Cover image for How can I meet the English language requirement in my partner visa application?

    How can I meet the English language requirement in my partner visa application?

    In this blog post we look at the English language requirement for those making UK partner visa applications

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  • Cover image for How to write your Tech Nation personal statement

    How to write your Tech Nation personal statement

    In some Global Talent visa endorsement applications, you have to write a personal statement. Having reviewed many Tech Nation personal statements in the past, here are some pointers on what has worked, and what hasn’t

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  • Cover image for Case notes: getting the Home Office to pay your legal costs in the immigration tribunal

    Case notes: getting the Home Office to pay your legal costs in the immigration tribunal

    Here we look at the process of trying to get the Home Office to pay your legal costs following a successful immigration appeal

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  • Cover image for How can I move to the UK for work?

    How can I move to the UK for work?

    We consider what steps you need to take if you want to work in the UK

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  • Cover image for “Can I be bothered with this?” And other questions to ask yourself before applying for a Global Talent visa

    “Can I be bothered with this?” And other questions to ask yourself before applying for a Global Talent visa

    We regularly help individuals applying for endorsement under the Global Talent visa. We encourage applicants to ask themselves some questions before doing so

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  • Cover image for Escape from Kabul: advice from the places in between

    Escape from Kabul: advice from the places in between

    Our client's family was stranded in Kabul when the Taliban rolled in. We advised him as he tried to get them out

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  • Cover image for Lessons from an overstayer: the uniquely life-ruining potential of missing your visa deadline in the UK

    Lessons from an overstayer: the uniquely life-ruining potential of missing your visa deadline in the UK

    We consider what lessons might be learned from the case of a client who overstayed, including what steps were taken to regularise her status, and her experience of the tribunal appeal system

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  • Cover image for Debting in the way: how NHS debt can impact your immigration application

    Debting in the way: how NHS debt can impact your immigration application

    This blog post considers the position of those making UK immigration applications whilst owing money to the NHS

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