The Skilled Worker rules have changed in recent years. Some jobs are no longer available to new applicants and the salary requirements have increased. However, some people who already have a Skilled Worker visa can still benefit from transitional arrangements. What is transitional protection? Transitional protection allows some existing Skilled Workers to continue using certain older rules. If you were…
The Home Office has introduced changes to the Immigration Rules from 8 October 2026 under Statement of Changes HC 584. These changes are important for people applying to stay in the UK, particularly those who need a fee waiver or are waiting for a decision on their immigration application. What has changed? 1. Applying under a different immigration route One…
The UK Global Talent visa is a route for individuals who have achieved recognition in their field or who have the potential to become future leaders. It is designed for talented professionals who can demonstrate their skills, experience and contribution to their area of expertise. Unlike many work visa routes, the Global Talent visa focuses on an individual’s skills, reputation…
In many cases, British citizenship can be passed from a parent to their child, even if the child was born outside the UK. This is known as British citizenship by descent. However, for many years, not everyone was treated equally. In certain circumstances, British fathers were able to pass on their British citizenship to children born overseas, while British mothers…
A few years ago, the law around divorce changed in a way that most people only half-notice until they need it. If you’re facing a divorce now, or thinking about one, it’s worth knowing what actually shifted. It changes some real, practical things about how the next few months might go. We still remember clients from before 2022 sitting across…
There has recently been considerable discussion about the “24-week rule” in UK asylum appeals. Many people believe asylum appeals must automatically be decided within 24 weeks. However, the position is more complex, and it is important to understand what is currently happening in practice. Is there a fixed 24-week rule for asylum appeals? At present, there is no universal legal…
Author: Syed Raza Mehdi If you’ve let out a commercial property in the UK and later realise the lease is effectively renewable, it can feel like you’ve lost control. Tenants often believe they can stay indefinitely. Landlords often think they’re stuck. Neither is correct. The law, primarily the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, gives tenants security of tenure, but it…
Author: Syed Raza Mehdi The Global Business Mobility (GBM) routes were introduced to allow overseas businesses to send employees to the UK on a temporary basis for specific business purposes. Rather than being a general immigration route, this framework is designed to support international companies that need to move staff to the UK as part of their operations. There are…
Author: Syed Raza Mehdi Applying for British citizenship by descent from another country can feel confusing, especially when it comes to including two referees in your application. Referees are people who confirm your identity and support your application. This article explains the referee requirement in simple language and focuses on how it works for people living outside the UK. Why…
If you have ever been asked by your solicitor to provide bank statements, proof of income, or details of where your deposit or purchase monies come from, you might have wondered: “Why is this even necessary?” We can feel intrusive or unnecessary, but these questions are not arbitrary. They are part of legal requirements called anti-money laundering (AML) checks, which…