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Richmond Chambers
2d ago
As many readers will be aware, on 04 December 2023, the Home Secretary James Cleverly announced that the financial threshold for family visas would change to £38,700. Then on 21 December 2023, following much criticism of a policy that will mean only 40%...
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Richmond Chambers
4d ago
Welcome to our comprehensive guide on applying for your first British passport from within the UK. Acquiring British citizenship marks a significant milestone, but obtaining your passport solidifies your status as a citizen of the United Kingdom. In this...
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Richmond Chambers
6d ago
While studying in the UK, many international students seek to undertake employment, work placements or volunteer work. When an international student holds a visa granted under Appendix Student or Appendix Child Student to the Immigration Rules, their...
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Richmond Chambers
1w ago
In a previous blog post, we discussed the changes to the Student Visa rules for dependants, which were announced in the government’s Statement of Changes on 17th July 2023. The announcement set out various amendments to the Student Visa application...
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Richmond Chambers
2w ago
As we have seen in recent years, UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) have developed and are implementing a digital immigration system. In summary, this means replacing physical documents with an online record of a migrant’s immigration status. This is...
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Richmond Chambers
3w ago
On 4 December 2023, the Home Secretary announced several changes to the immigration system related to the Skilled Worker route. Amongst these changes, it was announced that, from April 2024, the Shortage Occupation List (SOL) would be replaced with the...
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Richmond Chambers
3w ago
When making a UK immigration or citizenship application, an applicant will usually be required to enrol their biometric information (fingerprints and facial images). Whether applying in-country or from overseas, this will require applicants to schedule...
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Richmond Chambers
1M ago
Since 11 April 2024, there has been a(nother) new Appendix to the Immigration Rules: Appendix Long Residence. The Long Residence indefinite leave to remain route is for a person who has lived in the UK lawfully and continuously for 10 years or more. ...
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Richmond Chambers
1M ago
For many individuals holding statuses such as British Overseas Territories Citizen, British Nationals (Overseas), British Overseas Citizen, British Subject, or British Protected Person, the prospect of becoming a British Citizen holds significant...
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Richmond Chambers
1M ago
Navigating the intricacies of sponsorship obligations can be a daunting task for businesses and organisations alike. Among the myriad of responsibilities, one duty stands out: record keeping. As a licensed sponsor, it is imperative to maintain meticulous...
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