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However, visa fee and the IHS are not part these costs - [Discretion in applications for indefinite leave to remain](https://www.kadmosimmigration.com/blog/discretion-in-ilr/): Is there discretion to grant indefinite leave to remain where some of the requirements of the rules are not met?... - [Family visas for the Isle of Jersey](https://www.kadmosimmigration.com/blog/family-visas-for-jersey/): There are significant advantages of the Jersey immigration rules in respect of family visas - there is no minimum income requirement and no IHS - [Does the spouse visa have any better alternatives?](https://www.kadmosimmigration.com/blog/spouse-visa-alternatives/): If you are married to a British citizen, spouse visa may come as a default immigration option, but don't overlook its alternatives that may work better - [Can I sponsor myself if my relationship breaks down?](https://www.kadmosimmigration.com/blog/can-i-sponsor-myself-if-my-relationship-breaks-down/): If you are in the UK on a dependent visa and your marriage is on the rocks, visa problems are... - [Does Indefinite Leave to Remain Expire?](https://www.kadmosimmigration.com/blog/does-ilr-expire/): Immigration lawyers' advice about absences from the UK for ILR holders following introduction of Appendix Returning Resident in October 2023 - [I am visiting my boyfriend in England. Can I stay when we get married?](https://www.kadmosimmigration.com/blog/can-i-stay-after-marriage/): Getting married in the UK, staying in the UK after marriage and applying for a British passport - there is... - [180-day rule for a UK visitor visa | Explained by an Immigration Lawyer](https://www.kadmosimmigration.com/blog/uk-visitor-visa-180-day-rule/): How frequently can I come to the UK as a visitor and how does the 180 day rule work? Immigration lawyer's useful tips on 180-day rule for visitors - [Immigration lawyer’s tips on how to find a sponsor in the UK](https://www.kadmosimmigration.com/blog/immigration-lawyers-on-how-find-a-sponsor/): Only a business offering you a job can act as your sponsor. You should have been interviewed by the employer... - [Did Kadmos have a visa? Immigration lawyer's thoughts](https://www.kadmosimmigration.com/blog/immigration-lawyers-on-kadmos-visa/): What type of visa did Kadmos have on his travel. I argue that the most likely immigration option was Global Talent in Arts, Academia or even IT - [What if my marriage breaks down... Does my spouse visa lapse?](https://www.kadmosimmigration.com/blog/spouse-visa-if-marriage-breaksdown/): Marriage breakdown is bad enough and you do not need visa problems on top. Explore your options if you want to stay in the UK after breakup - [How to stay in the UK on completion of studies](https://www.kadmosimmigration.com/blog/how-to-stay-in-the-uk-after-studies/): If you've come to the UK to study and would like to stay on after completing your course, here are... - [Investor Visa in Turmoil](https://www.kadmosimmigration.com/blog/investor-visa-in-turmoil/): The Investor visa was closed for new applications on 17th February 2021 without prior notice. It was one of the very few routes that offered accelerated settlement. - [The cost of sponsoring a care worker in the UK](https://www.kadmosimmigration.com/blog/cost-of-sponsoring-care-worker-uk/): An outline of the costs that you may need to bear in mind when considering recruitment of a care worker from overseas. Get in touch to discuss in more detail - [Is ILR granted on the Isle of Man valid in the UK?](https://www.kadmosimmigration.com/blog/isle-of-man-ilr-uk/): Although Isle of Man has its own immigration system, ILR granted on the Island is valid for the United Kingdom and Common Travel Area. - [Not able to meet the financial requirement of Appendix FM? Do not despair](https://www.kadmosimmigration.com/blog/not-meeting-financial-requirement-spouse-visa/): Where refusal of the application could be unjustifiably harsh to the applicant, their partner’s or child’s financial requirements can be met through alternative sources - [How to bring your pet to the UK?](https://www.kadmosimmigration.com/blog/how-to-bring-your-pet-to-the-uk/): If you would like to bring pet from overseas to the UK, in summary, you would need to: 1) check... - [EU Settled Status scheme – what to expect if you miss the deadline](https://www.kadmosimmigration.com/blog/eu-settled-status-scheme-application-deadline/): The deadline for EUSS applications is 30 June. But, as with all deadlines, someone is going to miss it. What will happen if you miss this one - [How the promised Graduate Route will compare to the Skilled Worker route](https://www.kadmosimmigration.com/blog/uk-graduate-route-vs-skilled-worker-route/): How Graduate route will compare to the skilled worker route? If you are not sure which one to choose, here are some tips to help you make a decision - [Driving offences and Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) – the new rules from 1 December 2020](https://www.kadmosimmigration.com/blog/indefinite-leave-to-remain-driving-offences/): Driving offences and Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK. Straight to the point guide regarding the new grounds for refusal applied from 1 December 2020. - [Tier 2 sponsored employment after Brexit](https://www.kadmosimmigration.com/blog/forthcoming-changes-for-tier-2-migrants/): Changes to Tier 2 route in January 2021, compensating for hard Brexit, will allow migrant workers to take lower skilled jobs and RLMT will be removed. - [New Immigration Fee Waiver policy](https://www.kadmosimmigration.com/blog/new-immigration-fee-waiver-policy/): Fee waiver in immigration applications is available in exceptional circumstances only. It can be used family related applications and in... - [Zambrano entry clearance – a window of opportunity or the route of last resort for the parents of a British child](https://www.kadmosimmigration.com/blog/zambrano-entry-clearance/): Zambrano family permits will close later this year. If you are the primary carer of a British child based overseas, find out if you qualify. - [EU nationals may need their PR documents for naturalisation applications](https://www.kadmosimmigration.com/blog/eu-nationals-need-pr-documents-for-naturalisation/): Applications for British citizenship may be more difficult for EU citizens who chose not to apply for a document certifying permanent residence - [Northern Irelanders may not have to pay the partner visa fee](https://www.kadmosimmigration.com/blog/partners-of-people-from-northern-ireland-a-new-immigration-category/): From 24 August, people from Northern Ireland may no longer need a partner visa to the UK for their loved ones. Appendix EU will incorporate a new concept ... - [Post-Study Work Options for International Students in 2020](https://www.kadmosimmigration.com/blog/post-study-work-options-international-students-2020/): Categories open to international students under the current immigration system range from Tier 2 General, Tier 5, to start-up, innovator and global talent visa. - [Settled status vs permanent residence, indefinite leave to remain and settlement visa](https://www.kadmosimmigration.com/blog/settled-status-vs-permanent-residence-ilr-settlement-visa/): Settled status is not identical to indefinite leave to remain. And it does not replace your permanent residence document if you are planning to naturalise. - [Is your employee extending her visa? Five steps to avoid fines](https://www.kadmosimmigration.com/blog/do-you-know-what-to-do-when-an-employee-applies-for-a-visa-extension/): Employers often do not know if the employee has a right to work when their application for extension of leave is with the Home Office. We offer a simple guide which will enable you to comply with the immigration requirements and avoid fines. - [Do I need a visa for my child who was born in the UK?](https://www.kadmosimmigration.com/blog/visa-for-child-born-in-the-uk/): Do I need a visa for my child who was born in the UK? This was a question of a... - [Applications for naturalisation are easy. What can possibly go wrong?](https://www.kadmosimmigration.com/blog/naturalisation-applications-can-go-wrong/): I was recently helping a client with an application for permanent residence. When the application was approved, the client qualified... - [Is British citizenship precarious? Capparrelli (EEA Nationals – British Nationality) -](https://www.kadmosimmigration.com/blog/eea-nationals-british-citizenship/): British citizenship has never been a question of black and white, yes or no, British or alien. Citizenship may be recognised one day and reconsidered the other. - [Five reasons not to miss your chance to vote](https://www.kadmosimmigration.com/blog/do-not-miss-your-vote/): There is a number of good reasons not to pass this general election, but we have selected just five most important from an immigration lawyer’s perspective - [Are your kids British? ... Are you sure?](https://www.kadmosimmigration.com/blog/british-citizenship-for-eu-children/): Tips for EU nationals wishing to register their children as British citizens or get official confirmation of their British nationality - [British citizenship for EU national children - entitlement or a matter of discretion?](https://www.kadmosimmigration.com/blog/british-citizenship-for-eu-national-children/): Children born in the UK or brought to the UK at a young age may feel British, but are they British citizens and when can they become British? - [Brexit from an immigration lawyer's perspective](https://www.kadmosimmigration.com/blog/immigration-lawyers-on-brexit/): Brexit will affect us all, independently of background, migrants or not, Europeans or Africans. Read on and find out more today, and get in touch for info! - [New visitor visa guidance: genuineness and credibility of visitors from the war affected zones](https://www.kadmosimmigration.com/blog/new-visitor-visa-guidance/): On 2 December 2015 the Home Office issued a new guidance for decision makers in relation to visitor visa applications. Read on to find out more today! - [Spouse Visa Applicants Shall Not Marry In Haste](https://www.kadmosimmigration.com/blog/spouse-visa-applicants-shall-not-marry-in-haste/): There is an old saying, marry in haste, repent at leisure. Fortunately, this risk will become less likely from March 2 2015. Read more! - [Six most baffling questions I've heard from an Immigration Judge](https://www.kadmosimmigration.com/blog/immigration-judges-baffling-lawyers/): Representing a client in an immigration appeal is a cherished opportunity for solicitors. Here we recall a few questions from those discussions. - [Who wears pyjamas? An Immigration Solicitor's Perspective](https://www.kadmosimmigration.com/blog/immigration-solicitors-on-pyjamas/): Immigration solicitors' perspective on wearing pyjamas in situations of morning raids by immigration police probing into the genuineness of marriage. - [Five reasons why visitors are not allowed to study English in the UK](https://www.kadmosimmigration.com/blog/reasons-visitors-not-allowed-study-english-uk/): We have discussed this eccentric prohibition with other immigration solicitors, anthropologists and lay people, and have come up with 5 good reasons. - [The Future of Immigration: what is missing in the Immigration Act 2014](https://www.kadmosimmigration.com/blog/the-future-of-immigration/): Kadmos Consultants explains what is missing in the immigration ACT 2014 and what effects this could have in in the future. Get in touch with us today! - [La bestia senza pace – immigration police raiding family homes in routine checks on EEA applications](https://www.kadmosimmigration.com/blog/routine-checks-eea-applications/): In routine checks on EEA residence card applications immigration police raid on our clients' family home. They are on track for sham marriages. Read more! - [Making Migration Work: Liberal Democrats propose reversal of UK immigration policy](https://www.kadmosimmigration.com/blog/making-migration-work/): Liberal Democrats propose a reversal of UK immigration policy recognising that migrants contribute to the British economy and education system. - [CJEU to shed light on the extent of Surinder Singh principle](https://www.kadmosimmigration.com/blog/cjeu-to-shed-light-on-surinder-singh-principle/): Family members of British citizens wishing to join their relative in the UK may benefit from this analysis of their rights under EU law… Read more! - [Success rate of Tier 1 entrepreneur visa applications](https://www.kadmosimmigration.com/blog/success-rate-of-entrepreneur-visa-applications/): If you have made an unsuccessful application for entrepreneur visa, please get in touch with us. We may be able to help you with your Tier 1 appeal. - [To be or not to be British? Disadvantages of UK citizenship](https://www.kadmosimmigration.com/blog/disadvantages-of-british-citizenship/): EEA nationals naturalised in the UK as British citizens may be losing out on the right to bring to the UK their non European family members. - [Immigration Webinar: How to extend Tier 1 Entrepreneur Visa](https://www.kadmosimmigration.com/blog/tier-1-entrepreneur-visa-webinar/): The webinar addresses the requirements for Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa holders which are essential for visa extension applications. Get in touch today! - [Surinder Singh route for family members of British citizens](https://www.kadmosimmigration.com/blog/what-is-surinder-singh-route/): From 1 January 2014, family members of British citizens coming to the UK under Surinder Singh route will have to satisfy the Secretary of State. - [Residence rights of the parents of an EEA national child](https://www.kadmosimmigration.com/blog/derived-rights-residence/): Do non-EU national parents of EEA national children enjoy an automatic right of residence in any EU member state? Summary of the judgment of the CJE. - [UKBA data on success rate of in-country spouse visa applications under Appendix FM](https://www.kadmosimmigration.com/blog/statistics-of-spouse-visa-applications/): UKBA reveal shocking statistics of UK spouse visa success rate: of 5401 applications only 313 have been successful! Get in touch for more info! - [Tier 2 visa applications: why it is important to get them right first time round](https://www.kadmosimmigration.com/blog/tier-2-visa-applications/): Tier 2 visa application may be refused due to mistakes in the certificate of sponsorship which are outside the control and knowledge of the migrant. - [How criminal record affects applications for indefinite leave to remain and nationality](https://www.kadmosimmigration.com/blog/good-character-for-ilr-and-citizenship/): This news article explains the good character requirements for British Citizenship covering applications for indefinite leave to remain in the UK. - [Zambrano Children - between the Rules and the Regulations](https://www.kadmosimmigration.com/blog/zambrano-children/): What is the meaning of "Zambrano"? The blog discusses residence rights in the UK of the parents of British children. Get in touch today! - [UK spouse visa rules: unfair and discriminatory](https://www.kadmosimmigration.com/blog/uk-spouse-visa-rules-unfair/): Spouses of British citizens face severe tightening of the immigration rules. This blog discusses complexity and challenges of UK immigration. - [Practical implications of the Court of Appeal judgment in Ahmadi - decisions to remove under s.47](https://www.kadmosimmigration.com/blog/practical-implications-of-ahmadi/): Adverse decisions of the UKBA refusing an application for leave to remain often contain an inconspicuous line saying a decision has also been made … - [New rules on family migration](https://www.kadmosimmigration.com/blog/new-rules-on-family-migration/): Despite the tightening of immigration control to the UK through the affected categories, we must all try to get a grip on what the changes mean… - [Removing Full Right of Appeal for Family Visitors: tackling abuse of system or hooding abuse of power?](https://www.kadmosimmigration.com/blog/no-right-of-appeal-for-family-visitors/): Last week, the government announced its intention to rescind full right of appeal for family visitors by January 2014, and by July 2012 … Read more!