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At least good news for families already in UK won’t have to meet new visa salary thresholds, Home Secretary indicated, as per home secretary announcement this month, people must be earning at least £38,700 to bring a family member or partner from abroad to the UK which has cause a lot of concern among British families. James Cleverly said the plans designed to cut immigration figures are “forward looking rather than backward”.

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The information presented in this article is intended solely for providing general knowledge and understanding of the subject matter. It should not be considered as legal advice.

UK spouse visa is for British spouse, In accordance with appendix FM contain rules for UK spouse visa, applicant with many other requirement, applying for spouse visa must meet suitability requirement which concern criminal history, previous deception in previous application, any money owed to NHS or Home Office litigation cost. As well as application applying for UK spouse visa leave to entre or remain must not fall foul of certain requirement of Part 9 (ground for refusal) such as previously breach immigration laws i.e. overstaying, or applicant previously contrived in a significant way to frustrate the intention of the rules.

Case study

Ali has previously stayed in the UK, during his stay he was detained by Home Office for illegal working and the subsequent applicant failed to report to home office. Ali met Sajida and fell in love, left the UK voluntarily and got married in Pakistan. Now Ali wants to re entre in the UK as Sajida spouse.

Unfortunately, his application for UK spouse visa is a real risk of being refused under the immigration rules. There is other requirement as well when applying for UK spouse visa application, but they are less common.

At KASH LEGAL SERVICES, we understand complexities of UK immigration process and committed guiding through every step. We work tirelessly to ensure your immigration experience is as smooth and stress free as possible. To arrange free consultation please feel free to call on 01144000340 or Email info@kashlegalservices.co.uk or visit our website www.kashlegalservices.co.uk.

The information presented in this article is intended solely for providing general knowledge and understanding of the subject matter. It should not be considered as legal advice.

Who is a standard visitor?

UK visit visa allow anyone coming to the UK for the purpose of tourism, business, study (courses up to 6 months) and other permitted activities.

Are standard visitors on business now permitted to get paid for services rendered

Yes!, under UK visit  visa standard visitors who visit UK on business can now engage in paid employments in limited circumstances. They now have the legal rights to attend interviews, meetings, conferences, seminars, negotiate and sign deals and contracts, get work-related trainings in UK and most importantly, oversee the delivery of goods and services provided by a UK company or organisation.

What activities can you do as your overseas job role?

With UK visit visa, you can do the following activities as a Standard Visitor:

Archaeologist, artist, entertainer or musician, bodyguard, camera operator, driver, internal audit, journalist or correspondent, lawyer or expert witness, market researcher or analyst, personal assistant, professor from an overseas academic institution, religious worker, scientist or researcher, seafarer, sport person, tour group courier, translator, member of film crew and member of production and technical team supporting an artist.

Is IELTS required to be able to work under the Standard visitor’s visa?

No!, IELTS is not a requirement for UK visit visa.

What document do you need to work as a Standard visitor who visits UK on business?

Your visa with your approval to work from the Home Office.

Can a Standard visitor do a paid or unpaid work in UK as a self-employed person ?

No!, a standard visitor cannot work as a self-employed person with UK Visit visa.

Are you interested in travelling largest free travel area in the world? Schengen visas allow you to travel most of the European (compromise 27 countries) countries freely within Schengen area for short stay up to 90 days within 180 days period for tourism primarily or business purpose.

Who need Schengen visa?

Anyone who is not national of member state must apply for visa before travelling, generally speaking anyone in the UK with limited leave such s student while studying and not member of EEA and want to travel, may require applying for Schengen visa before intended travel date.

List of countries

See below to check whether you need visa?

Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lichtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary,

Type of Schengen visa.

Short stay Schengen visa: this will allow you to visit up to three months in six-month period to visit.

The airport transit- this will allow the traveller to transit through the international transit zone/ area of an airport of a Schengen member state before you fly on to your next destinations.

The transit visa- This will allow you to pass through the territory of Schengen countries on your way to another country outside Schengen space for maximum five days.

Generally, you will require the following:

• Passport
• Recent passport photographs
• Completed application form.
• Application fee
• Proof of purpose of visit
• Travel bookings – should be evidenced by actual tickers rather than travel agent booking summary.
• Accommodation arrangements – should be booked for each day of the trip.
• Evidence of sufficient funds to complete your trip, for example, bank statements.
• Evidence of student status – this will be your Student Certification Letter
• Travel and medical insurance for the entire duration of the trip.
• Evidence that you have valid leave to remain which will allow you to return to the UK

At KASH LEGAL SERVICES, we understand complexities of immigration process and committed guiding through every step. We work tirelessly to ensure your immigration experience is as smooth and stress free as possible. The information presented in this article is intended solely for providing general knowledge and understanding of the subject matter not legal advice.

How true is it that the UK Visa fees has been increased effective from October 2023?

It has been announced by the Home Office that there shall be an increase in the visa fees commencing from October 2023 and the said increase shall affect the following visa categories: visiting visas, work visas, student visas and Indefinite Leave to Remain categories.

What are the reasons behind the increase in the UK visa fee?

The reasons behind the increase in the UK visa fees are not far-fetched. The Home Office announced as follows

“Income from fees charged plays a vital role in the Home Office’s ability to run a sustainable immigration and nationality system.

Careful consideration is given when setting fees to help reduce the funding contribution from British taxpayers, whilst continuing to provide a service that remains attractive to those wishing to work in the UK and support broader prosperity for all.”

In summary, the UK Government is increasing the visa fees in order to achieve a long-lasting immigration and nationality system. This will be achieved through visa fees paid by immigrants coming into UK and foreign UK residents planning to change their status, so as to reduce financial burden and/or contribution from British taxpayers.

How will I find the increased UK visa fee for work visa, study visa made within and outside UK, visiting visa as well as Nationality?

Below is the streamlined list of the increased visa fees of different categories showing the old fee and the new fees respectively.

Applications for work visa made outside of UK

Category

Old Fee

New Fee from October 2023

Innovator Founder

£1,036

£1,191

Start-up

£378

£435

Global Talent (where Approval Letter is required for main applicant)

£167

£192

Global Talent (where Approval Letter is not required for main applicant)

£623

£716

Skilled worker with a certificate of sponsorship lasting three years or less

£625

£719

Skilled worker with a certificate of sponsorship lasting over three years

£1,235

£1,420

Health and Care with a certificate of sponsorship lasting three years or less

£247

£284

Health and Care with a certificate of sponsorship lasting over three years

£479

£551

T2 Minister of Religion

£625

£719

Temporary Work (Seasonal Worker, Religious Worker, Charity Worker, Creative Worker, International Agreement, Government Authorised Exchange and Youth Mobility Scheme)

£259

£298

Global Business Mobility – Senior or Specialist Worker (up to 3 years)

£625

£719

Global Business Mobility – Senior or Specialist Worker (over 3 years)

£1,235

£1,420

Other Global Business Mobility

£259

£298

Scale-up

£715

£822

High Potential Individual

£715

£822

Applications for Work Visa Made Inside of the UK

Category

Old Fee

New Fee from October 2023

Innovator Founder

£1,292

£1,486

Start-up

£508

£584

Global Talent (where Approval Letter is required for main applicant)

£167

£192

Global Talent (where Approval Letter is not required for main applicant)

£623

£716

Graduate

£715

£822

Skilled worker with a certificate of sponsorship lasting three years or less

£719

£827

Skilled worker with a certificate of sponsorship lasting over three years

£1,423

£1,500

Health and Care with a certificate of sponsorship lasting three years or less

£247

£284

Health and Care with a certificate of sponsorship lasting over three years

£479

£551

T2 Minister of Religion

£719

£827

Temporary Work (Seasonal Worker, Religious Worker, Charity Worker, Creative Worker, International Agreement, Government Authorised Exchange and Youth Mobility Scheme)

£259

£298

Global Business Mobility – Senior or Specialist Worker (up to 3 years)

£719

£827

Global Business Mobility – Senior or Specialist Worker (over 3 years)

£1,423

£1,500

Other Global Business Mobility

£259

£298

Scale-up

£715

£822

High Potential Individual

£715

£822

Nationality

Category

Old Fee

New Fee from October 2023

Naturalisation (British citizenship)

£1,250

£1,500

Nationality registration as a British citizen (adult)

£1,126

£1,351

Nationality registration as a British citizen (child)

£1,012

£1,214

Applications for Study Visa Made Outside of the UK for main applicant and dependant

Category

Old Fee

New Fee from October 2023

Student

£363

£490

Child Student

£363

£490

Visiting visa/ other Applications Made Outside of the UK

Category

Old Fee

New Fee from October 2023

Visit visa (up to 6 months)

£100

£115

Visit visa (up to 2 years)

£376

£400

Visit visa (up to 5 years)

£670

£771

Visit visa (up to 10 years)

£837

£963

Route to settlement

£1,538

£1,846

Route to settlement – refugee dependant relative

£388

£404

Other visa

£531

£637

Other Applications Made Inside the UK

Category

Old Fee

New Fee from October 2023

Indefinite leave to remain

£2,404

£2,885

Leave to enter for persons in the UK liable to immigration detention

£1,048

£1,258

Travel Document – Convention travel document (adult)

£75

£82

Travel Document – Convention travel document (child)

£49

£53

At KASH LEGAL SERVICES, we understand complexities of UK immigration process and committed guiding through every step. We work tirelessly to ensure your immigration experience is as smooth and stress free as possible. To arrange free consultation please feel free to call on 01144000340 or Email info@kashlegalservices.co.uk or visit our website www.kashlegalservices.co.uk.

The information presented in this article is intended solely for providing general knowledge and understanding of the subject matter. It should not be considered as legal advice.

In accordance with immigration (appendix relationship with partner introduce on 20 June 2022) defines rather differently

made under appendix settlement family life (ten year route to qualify for indefinite leave to remain), usually an “unmarried partner”, which means a person who has been living together with the applicant in a relationship akin to a marriage or civil partnership for at least two years prior to the date of application, however as per guidance durable relationship is to be consider as “For a relationship to be similar to marriage or civil partnership the couple must usually have lived together as a couple (not just as friends) and shown an ongoing commitment to one another. However, in some circumstances there may be evidence of a durable relationship similar to marriage or civil partnership where the couple have not, or currently do not, live together”. Guidance suggest relationship will be assessed in circumstances where partner are living apart for practical reasons.

At KASH LEGAL SERVICES, we understand complexities of UK immigration process and committed guiding through every step. We work tirelessly to ensure your immigration experience is as smooth and stress free as possible. To arrange free consultation please feel free to call on 01144000340 or Email info@kashlegalservices.co.uk or visit our website www.kashlegalservices.co.uk.

The information presented in this article is intended solely for providing general knowledge and understanding of the subject matter. It should not be considered as legal advice.

Are you seeking to enter the UK to provide car for the sick family member or friend?

There is no provision in the Immigration Rules for those seeking to enter the UK to care for a sick family member or friend. There is not any as such establish provision within immigration rules however anyone wishes to enter the UK to provide short term care may do so under the rules relating to general visitors. In general, each case under the visitor category must be looked at its individuals’ merits while considering period leave to entre is granted, however following are the additional information to maximise probability of successful application.

(a) Type of illness evidence by consultant letter

(b) Identify kind of care required.

(c) Consider what care option are available such as social services or other relatives/friends.

(d) The long-term prognosis

According to the policy on care suggest period of 3 months should be granted initially with further 12 months leave is grated on strict understanding that during this time arrangements will be made for future care.