UK immigration insights: news, guidance and legal updates
Our UK immigration blog provides up-to-date news, legal updates, and practical guidance on visas and immigration. Explore expert insights on spouse visas, work visas, and moving to the UK.
If you are applying for a UK Spouse Visa but have never lived with your partner, you can still qualify. Married couples do not generally need to have lived together before applying, but they must meet the applicable relationship requirements, which generally include having met in person. If you have...
If you’re planning to move to or stay in the UK, getting the right legal advice from the start makes all the difference. At Mulgrave Law, we offer a free 30-minute immigration consultation to help you understand your options and see whether we are the right firm to represent you. Whether you’re...
If you married a British citizen or another qualifying partner outside the UK, you may still be eligible to apply for a UK Spouse Visa. Your marriage does not need to have taken place in the UK. However, it must be legally recognised in the country where it took place and meet the relevant UK...
If your partner is a British citizen or has another qualifying status but currently lives outside the UK, you may still be able to apply for a UK Spouse Visa. The sponsoring partner does not necessarily have to be living in the UK when the application is submitted. The Immigration Rules make...
If you are applying for a UK Spouse Visa and you do not meet the £29,000 financial requirement, you may still have options. The requirement can sometimes be met through qualifying cash savings, while different rules may apply if your partner receives certain disability or carer-related benefits. In...
If you are already in the UK and want to apply for a UK Spouse Visa, you may be able to make your application from inside the UK. However, this depends on your current immigration status and whether the Immigration Rules allow you to switch into the spouse or partner route. Simply being physically...
If your partner is self-employed, you can still apply for a UK Spouse Visa using their income to meet the financial requirement. However, self-employed income is assessed differently from straightforward salaried employment. The Home Office has specific evidence requirements, and the documents...
How to Choose the Right Immigration Lawyer or Solicitor: What to Consider Before You Instruct a Firm
You’ve been given the name of an immigration solicitor by a friend. Another firm appears at the top of Google. A third has hundreds of reviews. One is considerably cheaper than the others. So how do you decide? When choosing an immigration lawyer or solicitor, it is sensible to do some...
Key Points at a Glance You may qualify for a UK Spouse Visa if you meet the relevant requirements of the Immigration Rules, but being married to a British citizen or person settled in the UK does not automatically guarantee eligibility. Common issues that can affect eligibility include: the sponsor...
When applying for a UK Sponsor Licence, businesses should take care to provide accurate and complete information about their organisation, key personnel and any relevant previous immigration or compliance history. Previous visa refusals or immigration issues do not automatically mean that a Sponsor...
Adequate Maintenance for UK Spouse Visas: Key Points at a Glance If your British or settled partner receives certain disability-related or carer benefits, you may not need to meet the standard £29,000 spouse visa financial requirement. Instead, your application may be assessed under the adequate...
To qualify for a UK spouse visa in 2026, you will usually need to show that you and your partner meet the minimum gross annual income requirement of £29,000, or that you satisfy the financial requirement through eligible cash savings or a combination of qualifying income sources. Income can come...
Please note: These articles provide general information only and should not be taken as legal advice. Immigration rules change frequently, so please seek professional advice for your individual circumstances.