Government Signals Overhaul of Indefinite Leave to Remain Rules Extended Residency Requirements Under Consideration. Home / The Home Office is preparing to reshape the path to Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), with proposals to double the standard residency requirement from five to ten years. Ministers…
Proposal to Extend the Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) Qualification Period from Five to Ten Years Under Parliamentary Debate Home / At Advantage Solicitors, we strive to keep you informed — both through written updates and media briefings — about the significant developments in UK…
Important Notice for Those Applying for or Renewing a British Passport Home / Last month, the UK Government announced that the cost of British passports will rise. This increase applies to both new applications and renewals. According to a statement from the Home Office, passport…
Home Office Reverses Family Visa Salary Hike Decision Home / Family Visa Salary Hike Decision In a surprising move, the UK Home Office has decided to reverse its earlier decision to raise the salary requirement for bringing family members to the UK. The initially proposed increase from £18,600…
The UK Government’s Five-Point Plan to Cut Net Migration Home / Five-Point Plan.In response to a record-breaking net migration of 745,000 in 2022, the UK government has introduced a comprehensive five-point plan aimed at achieving the most significant reduction in net migration to date. This…
Revolutionary GMC Changes: Say Goodbye to Bureaucratic Hassles for Foreign-Trained Doctors Home / GMC is altering the process for foreign-trained doctors seeking GP registration, aiming to make it more flexible and less cumbersome. Starting at the end of November, the Certificate of Eligibility for General Practice…
UK to Increase Immigration Health Surcharge by 66%: Who Does This Affect? Home / On 13 October 2023, the UK Home Office announced a sharp 66% increase to the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) for visa applicants coming to the UK for over 6 months. This…
UK Immigration Fees Increased 2023-Latest Updates Home / UK Immigration Fees Increased. In a significant move, the UK Government made a startling announcement on July 13, 2023, revealing their intent to increase most UK visa application fees by a minimum of 15%. However, at the…
Important Updates on the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) Home / The EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) has been a crucial program for European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA), and Swiss citizens living in the UK, enabling them to secure their immigration status after Brexit. In…
What is a Graduate visa in UK? Home / Have you completed a course in the UK? As a graduate you are eligible to apply for a Graduate visa which gives you permission to remain in the UK for at least 2 years. Eligibility Let’s…