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Human Rights Issue for Transsexual UK Visa Application
A transsexual Malaysian woman and her British husband are fighting to be able to stay in the UK.
Fatine Young and her husband Ian Young were married in the UK in June 2009 upon obtainment of a certificate of approval (COA) from the UK Border Agency and live in Sponden, Derby. Mrs Young, 36, started living [...]
Love is not enough for under 21 UK marriage visa application
A young married couple may be unable to live in the UK after their UK spousal visa application has been rejected, with a subsequent appeal also thrown out by a High Court Judge.
The couple, British 18-year old Amber Aguilar and her 19-year old Chilean husband Diego Adres Aguilar Quila, have fallen foul of the recently-introduced [...]
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UK statistics highlight tight visa application process
The latest immigration statistics have been released by the Office of National Statistics, in conjunction with the UK Border and Immigration department.
The annual figures highlight all the changing trends of migration to the UK, including applications for spouses, partners and their dependants. The report, published by the Home Office also covers migration from Eastern Europe, [...]
PSB Applicants Minimum Age Lowered
The Points Based System of immigration in the UK, introduced in its current form two years ago, has undergone an additional clarification, with an announcement made on August 21st 2009.
The UK Border Agency has confirmed that spouses of PBS applicants have had their minimum age requirement slightly lowered, with both partners (husband, wife or civil [...]
Current UK fiancee and spouse visa processing times
One of the most frequently asked questions our clients ask is “How long does it typically take to obtain a UK settlement visa?” We are pleased to provide the most up-to-date information regarding the current processing times at UK visa-issuing posts that our office deals with on a regular basis.
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Proposed increase in residency requirements for UK citizenship
UK Immigration minister Phil Woolas has made a statement in anticipation of a new Borders, Citizenship and Immigration bill which is expected to introduce an increase in the period of residence required to qualify for citizenship in the UK.
The bill is in its final stage and was cleared by the House of Commons at the end of July, with support from major political parties. It is widely considered to be a broad-ranging overhaul of the UK immigration situation, whose rules and regulations have remained largely unchanged since their inception in the 1950s.
UK fiancée, partner and spouse visa processing delays
There are short-term administrative changes in the UK, with visa applications submitted using online visa application system between 25th and 29th May subject to possible delays, caused by the installation of a new IT system. The long-term aim of the new system is to improve the quality of service and speed of application processing, but [...]
Current UK fiancee and spouse visa processing times
One of the most frequently asked questions our clients ask is “How long does it typically take to obtain a UK settlement visa?” We are pleased to provide the most up-to-date information regarding the current processing times at UK visa-issuing posts that our office deals with on a regular basis.
