UK Immigration Law Blog

Published 20 Jun 2026Updated 16 Sept 20267 min read

UK Visitor Visa Refusals and the Mandatory ETA System: What Travellers Must Know

How to avoid and overcome UK Standard Visitor Visa refusals, and navigating the mandatory Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) enforcement.

Published 15 May 2026Updated 16 Sept 20265 min read

Switching from a Student or Graduate Visa to Skilled Worker

Compare Student and Graduate visa switching options, course completion rules, Skilled Worker salary discounts and dependant eligibility in 2026.

Published 18 Apr 2026Updated 16 Sept 20268 min read

Expanding to the UK: Global Business Mobility vs Skilled Worker Visa

A comparative guide for multinational businesses expanding to the UK: Senior or Specialist Worker (GBM) versus the Skilled Worker route.

Published 5 Apr 2026Updated 16 Sept 20265 min read

UK Sponsor Licence Compliance: Preparing for a UKVI Audit

Prepare for a UKVI sponsor licence audit: check reporting duties, employee records, right-to-work evidence and how to respond to suspension.

Published 20 Mar 2026Updated 16 Sept 20264 min read

UK Skilled Worker Visa Salary Requirements in 2026

Check the £41,700 Skilled Worker salary threshold, new entrant rates, Immigration Salary List rules and transitional protections for existing workers.

Published 10 Mar 2026Updated 16 Sept 20265 min read

UK Spouse Visa Financial Requirement: Income and Savings

Understand the £29,000 spouse visa income requirement, £88,500 savings alternative, transitional rules and benefit exemptions under Appendix FM.

Published 1 Dec 2025Updated 11 Sept 20268 min read

ILR UK: Complete Guide to Indefinite Leave to Remain

A practical overview of UK Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR): eligibility, the 180-day absence rule, the Life in the UK Test, and common pitfalls.

Published 15 Nov 2025Updated 11 Sept 20268 min read

Self-Sponsorship Visa UK: How Entrepreneurs Can Sponsor Themselves

A practical guide to the UK Self-Sponsorship route: set up a UK company, obtain a Sponsor Licence, and sponsor yourself for a Skilled Worker visa.

Published 1 Nov 2025Updated 11 Sept 20267 min read

UK Sponsor Licence: The Complete Guide for Employers

Everything UK employers need to know about obtaining and maintaining a UKVI Sponsor Licence — eligibility, costs, compliance duties, and common pitfalls.