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 [...]

Administrative changes at the British Consulate in Wellington, New Zealand mean that this office is no longer processing UK settlement visa applications, including fiancée, proposed civil partner, unmarried partner and spouse visa applications. read more at marriagevisahelp.com

As of the first of April 2008, there are some changes for any one seeking to obtain a settlement visa granting their spouse, de facto partner, or fiancée rights to reside in the UK permanently. The price for UK settlement application fees has been raised, from GBP500 to GBP515. This fee increase affects all UK fiancée visas, [...]

Making an application for a UK settlement visa to bring a foreign fiancée, partner, or spouse to the UK has become more complicated. Applicants who previously violated UK immigration rules are now subject to very strict penalties. The changes in immigration Rules eliminate the discretion of individual entry clearance officers, presenting instead a hard-line, one size fits [...]

In a move meant to positively address the steadily increasing global demand for UK immigrant visas, the British Embassy in Israel has instituted changes meant to vastly improve the entire settlement visa application process. The new rules became effective as of March 2008 and will allow more effective responses to the surge in demand for [...]

Changes in the rules of UK Settlement Visas were addressed recently by the Minister for Borders and Immigration, Liam Byrne. Following the updates put in place from April 1st 2008 onwards, the minister was able to clarify a few points that were raised. It is clear that the changes to the rules on refusal of [...]

One of the most frequently asked questions our clients ask about the UK settlement visa application process is “How long does it typically take to obtain a visa?” We are pleased to provide you with the most up-to-date information on the current processing times. The table shown below represents cases that have been approved within [...]

The Knowledge of Life test for those visa applicants of all categories, including UK marriage visas and partner visa applications, has just got a little bit stricter. While the test itself is, in many ways, a continuous work of changes and amendments in response to the changing face of life in the UK, an announcement [...]