Category Archives: Immigration Law

I am not travelling to the UK, but will be passing through it on my journey to somewhere else. Do I need a visa?

Sometimes when you travel, you stop off in other countries along the way. This is known as ‘transiting’. Transiting is broken down into two different types; transiting airside, i.e. not leaving the airport lounge before you travel on, and transiting … Continue reading

Posted in Immigration Law | Tagged | Leave a comment

I want to become a British citizen. What do I need to do?

Only British citizens (and some other British subjects with qualifying connections e.g. a parent or spouse) have the automatic right to live and work in the UK. Whether you are already a British citizen is determined through a straightforward application … Continue reading

Posted in Immigration Law | Tagged , | Leave a comment

I have heard that there will be reforms to immigration rules in 2011; how will I be affected?

The coalition Government has the reduction of migration as one of its main aims and are proposing various changes to the current system. Most importantly, from April 2011 there will be a new annual cap of 21,700, to be reviewed … Continue reading

Posted in Immigration Law | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

I want to come and study in the UK; how do I get a visa?

In order to enter or stay in the UK as a student, you must first apply for permission from the UK Border Agency using a ‘points’ system. The way in which you apply depends on how old you are and … Continue reading

Posted in Immigration Law | Tagged , | Leave a comment