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Global Business Mobility Visa

Global Business Mobility Visa On 28 September 2020, the Home Secretary asked the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) to research the Intra-Company Transfer Visa route. They also asked the MAC to assist the Home Office with designing new visa routes, which

Svitlana Shlapak 14th April 202213th September 2022 Avoid Refusals, Work in the UK Read more

Article 8 and Exceptional Circumstances in Family Life (part 3 of 5)

Article 8 and Exceptional Circumstances in Family Life (part 3 of 5) Due to the size and the complexity of the Article 8 area, I’ve divided this article into 5 parts. Below is the summary of what I’ll cover in

Svitlana Shlapak 21st October 20213rd February 2022 Avoid Refusals, British Citizenship, Children, Spouse of a British Citizen Read more

Article 8 and Exceptional Circumstances in Family Life (part 2 of 5)

Article 8 and Exceptional Circumstances in Family Life (part 2 of 5) Due to the size and the complexity of the Article 8 area, I’ve divided this article into 5 parts. Below is the summary of what I’ll cover in

Svitlana Shlapak 14th October 20213rd February 2022 Avoid Refusals, British Citizenship, Children, Spouse of a British Citizen Read more

Article 8 and Exceptional Circumstances in Family Life (part 1 of 5)

Article 8 and Exceptional Circumstances in Family Life as a Partner or Parent Cases (part 1 of 5) Due to the size and the complexity of the Article 8 area, I’ve divided this article into 5 parts. Below is the

Svitlana Shlapak 6th October 20213rd February 2022 Avoid Refusals, Children, Spouse of a British Citizen Read more

The Latest August 2021 UK Visa News and Guidance

The Latest August 2021 UK Visa News and Guidance A number of events took place on and after 19 July 2021. Even though the UK government lifted the majority of covid-19 restrictions on that day, the Home Office also extended

Svitlana Shlapak 6th August 202113th August 2021 Avoid Refusals, Latest Post, News Read more

Can Your Partner Change Jobs when Your UK Spouse Visa is Pending?

Can Your Partner Change Jobs when Your UK Spouse Visa is Pending? John’s and Gwen’s Story John, a British Citizen, married Gwen in January. Gwen is a foreign national residing outside the UK. In February, Gwen applied for a UK

Svitlana Shlapak 25th July 2021 Avoid Refusals, Spouse of a British Citizen Read more

Exceptional Circumstances and Adult Dependent Relative UK Visa Rules

Exceptional Circumstances and Adult Dependent Relative UK Visa Rules Please note: The information in this article is outdated. For the most current insights and updates, we encourage you to read my latest article on this topic. Your Adult Dependent Relative

Svitlana Shlapak 14th July 20215th March 2024 Avoid Refusals, Relatives Read more

Can a UK Visitor Apply to Remain in the UK as an Adult Dependent Relative?

Can a UK Visitor Apply to Remain in the UK as an Adult Dependent Relative? Please note: The information in this article is outdated. For the most current insights and updates, I encourage you to read my latest article on

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Humanitarian Protection

Humanitarian Protection: What if You Don’t Qualify for Refugee Status? by Javaria Ahmed Farah is originally from a visa national country. She came to the UK as a student but now fears that she cannot go back home because of

Svitlana Shlapak 10th June 202111th June 2021 Avoid Refusals, Protection Read more

Do EU Citizens Need to Apply for a Tourist Visa before Travelling to the UK?

Do EU Citizens Need to Apply for a Tourist Visa before Travelling to the UK? No, they don’t! If EU citizens don’t need to apply for a tourist visa before travelling to the UK, why were there over  30 cases

Svitlana Shlapak 27th May 20217th July 2021 Avoid Refusals, EEA/EU Read more

The Secret to a Successful Asylum Application in the UK

The Secret to a Successful Asylum Application in the UK  by Javaria Ahmed Who are asylum seekers? What is an asylum claim? What is the difference between an asylum seeker and a refugee? In this article, you will find answers

Svitlana Shlapak 20th May 20217th July 2021 Avoid Refusals, Protection Read more

7 Ways to Register as a British Citizen

7 Ways to Register as a British Citizen There are over 10 different ways to register as a British citizen. In this article, you’ll find out about the most common 7. If, after reading this article, you would like to

Svitlana Shlapak 14th May 202120th May 2021 Avoid Refusals, British Citizenship Read more

Three Secrets that Will Help You Avoid Refusal of Your Indefinite Leave to Remain UK Partner Application

Three Secrets that Will Help You Avoid Refusal of Your Indefinite Leave to Remain UK Partner Application John met Gwen in 2014 when he was on holiday to the Maldives. Very soon, their friendship blossomed into a romantic relationship. They

Svitlana Shlapak 29th April 202124th July 2021 Avoid Refusals, Spouse of a British Citizen Read more

Here is How You Can Prove that You are a Genuine UK Visitor

Here is How You Can Prove that You are a Genuine UK Visitor “Honesty and transparency make you vulnerable. Be honest and transparent anyway.” – Mother Teresa If you want to visit the UK and your country is on the

Svitlana Shlapak 23rd April 202115th August 2022 Avoid Refusals, Visit the UK Read more

Here is Why Your Visitor’s Visa Can Be Refused or Cancelled

Here is Why Your Visitor’s Visa Can Be Refused or Cancelled Sahil and Lata are Indian nationals. All their 8 children are British citizens and live in the UK permanently. Recently Sahil and Lata applied for a 5-year family visa,

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