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10-Year ILR Petition: The Heat Is Rising – But Key Questions Remain Unanswered
Following the UK Government's official response to the 10-year indefinite leave to remain (ILR) petition – which has now surpassed 143,000 signatures – it's clear that momentum is building. The government has acknowledged…
Cohabitation and the Unmarried Partner Visa: Is Living Together Still Mandatory?
If you are an unmarried but long-term partner of someone who is present and settled in the UK, you can apply for an unmarried partner visa to join your partner in the UK.Appendix FM Paragraph GEN 1.2 defines an unmarried…
UK Graduate Visa: Requirements and Reforms
1. Background and Policy Intent of the UK Graduate Visa RouteIntroduced in July 2021, the UK Graduate Visa route allows international students to remain in the UK after completing an eligible qualification. With the…
Attacks on the human rights of migrants put all our rights at risk
Recent days have witnessed horrific scenes in the small town of Ballymena in Northern Ireland. There, night after night, rioting thugs have tyrannised men, women and children simply because they come from somewhere else. The…
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