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ILR for a Child After 7 Years in the UK – A Complete Guide for Parents

By Deluxe Law Chambers,
If your child has lived in the UK for seven continuous years, you may be wondering whether they can apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR). This route is one of the most common ways for long‑residence children to settle in the UK, and understanding the rules can help you plan your…

Naturalising as a British citizen – What applicants need to know

By Joel Reiss, Latitude Law,
On the face of it, becoming a British citizen is a straightforward application with relatively few requirements compared with the long and complicated applications you will have already completed under the Immigration Rules. For many, obtaining their first visa or getting ILR is much more…

Immigration Law Review of the Year: Key Cases and Rule Changes From 2025

By Adam Pipe,
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Join barrister Adam Pipe for an hour-long webinar for DG Legal reviewing developments in UK immigration law during 2025, covering Immigration Rules changes, Home Office policy papers, key case law, and practical implications for advising clients and litigation practice.

Additional Work and Secondary Employment for Skilled Workers

By Helena Sheizon, Kadmos Consultants,
Key takeaways: You can only do additional work while working for the sponsor of your skilled worker visa You cannot do more than 20 hours of additional work per week There are restrictions as to the type of work you can do There are no salary restrictions for additional work You can…

Guardianship Without Erasure: Understanding Kafala in Islamic Law

By Ethan Holden,
In both legal and popular discourse, it is often claimed that Islamic law does not permit adoption. While this statement holds some truth when adoption is defined in Western legal systems, where a child's identity and lineage are legally transferred to the adoptive family, it overlooks…

Disguised Employment in UK Immigration: Why It Matters and How to Avoid Risk

By Buket Erdoğan,
"UKVI assesses the reality of work, not just the labels in contracts or business structures." Disguised employment, where an arrangement labelled as self-employment or business activity effectively mirrors employment, is a critical compliance concern in UK immigration. An arrangement that…
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