Our content deals with the mechanics of the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) and eligibility, as well as the citizens’ rights aspects of the Withdrawal Agreement, that broadly underpins the scheme.
We deal with the key sponsored and non-sponsored work immigration routes. We have Practice Notes covering all aspects of eligibility (from the point of view of the sponsor and the sponsored migrant) and common pitfalls.
How immigration law works. Submitting an application, grounds for refusal, conditions of permission, and various sources of law. Plus analysis of the Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules from 2013.
As the rules and policy on UK immigration grow in complexity, it’s tricky to stay up to speed on the latest changes (especially when one source seems to contradict another). We’ll help keep you up-to-date.
The Home Office has published a policy paper outlining the framework for the interministerial group (IMG) to enable regular collaboration between the...
The Home Office has announced that immigration enforcement officers arrested six individuals across five UK cities on 3 June 2025, including a...
Welcome to the 5 June 2025 highlights from the Immigration team, which provides links to key news stories from the last week, as well as a round-up of...
The European Commission has proposed a comprehensive framework for the future of Ukrainian refugees in the EU. The proposal would extend temporary...
The Courts and Tribunals Judiciary (CATJ) has published the Court of Appeal (Civil Division) Guide, highlighting key procedures and requirements for...
Biometric Immigration DocumentsWhat is a Biometric Immigration Document?A Biometric Immigration Document (BID) is the key ‘document’ that enables the...
eVisas and the digital immigration systemThe Home Office is transitioning towards an immigration system which is fully ‘digital by default’. This...
EEA nationals: exclusion and expulsion [Archived]ARCHIVED: this Practice Note is no longer maintained as it covers the implementation of EU free...
General requirements for settlement in work, business and investment categoriesThis Practice Note examines the key common requirements for settlement...
Children of work, investment and study migrantsThis Practice Note looks at key considerations in relation to applications by dependent children of...
General permission to stay application—checklistChecklist of supporting documents for permission to stayFormat for translationsAny documents not in...
General entry clearance application—checklistChecklist of supporting documents for entry clearanceFormat for translationsAny documents not in English...
Entry clearance pre-appointment emailDear [APPLICANT],Biometric appointment instructionsThe visa application[s] for you [and your dependants] has[/ve]...
Spouses, civil partners or unmarried partners under Appendix FM: entry clearance—letter in support from sponsoring partner[Insert your current...
Spouses, civil partners and unmarried partners under Appendix FM: grant of entry clearance—information sheetYou have now been granted entry clearance...
Parental consent for minor child—letter[Insert address of [parent OR guardian] in home country][Insert Home Office address where application is...
Changes of law and policy, rights against retrospective legislation, and legitimate expectationChanges to immigration law may mean that a person who...
Biometric Immigration DocumentsWhat is a Biometric Immigration Document?A Biometric Immigration Document (BID) is the key ‘document’ that evidences...
Passport stamps, vignettes and codes—examples and common problems [Archived]This Practice Note is no longer updated as it relates to the position...
Applying for a sponsor licence under Workers and Temporary Workers: eligibility and suitabilityThis Practice Note summarises the eligibility and...
What is the right of abode?The right of abode—statusThe right of abode in the UK is an immigration status. A person who has the right of abode is free...
Entry, search and seizure powers of immigration officersIP COMPLETION DAY: The Brexit transition period ended at 11pm on 31 December 2020. At this...
Retention of documents by the Home Office [Archived]Important note—Archived Practice Note: this Practice Note is no longer updated as it relates to...
Children applying for indefinite leave under Part 8 and Appendix FM: procedureA child may be eligible to apply for indefinite leave to enter or remain...
Adequate maintenanceFor partners and children applying under Appendix FM where the sponsoring partner is receiving one or more specified benefits,...
Approval of naturalisation application—information sheetI am pleased to enclose a letter from the Home Office that confirms that your application for...
Appendix FM: the suitability requirements and the general grounds for refusalThe suitability requirements in Appendix FM mirror, to a certain extent,...
A person unlawfully entering or seeking to enter the UK in breach of a deportation order or of the immigration laws, or by means which include deception by another person, and includes also a person who has so entered.
A surcharge introduced to non-EEA migrants for applications made on or after 6 April 2015 where their total period of leave exceeds six months. The surcharge is a financial contribution to the NHS. Abbreviated to IHS.
Persons admitted to the UK for short duration visits.