Month: October 2019

Applying for a Divorce While on Spouse Visa

If you’ve been on a spouse visa for the past many years, it stands to reason that your status as a legitimate visitor in the UK will change, now that you and your partner have decided to part ways. If you’ve been here for more than 10 years, this issue can be resolved quickly. You

DOMESTIC ABUSE FACTS AND STATISTICS

Reported levels of domestic violence have continued to rise over the past in 2013 It was estimate around 1.8 Million people of which 1.2 million were women experienced some form of domestic violence or abuse in the previous year. The most recent data indicates that this has increased to 2 Million people

DOMESTIC ABUSE Things You Should Know.

Domestic abuse, or domestic violence, is defined across Government as: Any incident of controlling, coercive or threatening behaviour, violence or abuse between those aged 16 or over who are or have been intimate partners or family members, regardless of their gender or sexuality. The safety of victims and children in addition to the defendant’s accountability

All You Need to Know about the “Life in the UK Test”

Easy enough on paper but quite difficult once you get into it, the Life in the UK test should not be underestimated. A necessary document that’s required if you apply for indefinite leave to remain, this test involves 24 randomly chosen questions that are picked from their handbook “Life in the United Kingdom: A guide

Why You Should Hire an Immigration Solicitor for Your Visa Process

According to the Home Office, over 3 million visas were granted in 2019 by the end of March. However, even with this number of allowed visitors, the number of people actually applying for a UK visa and not getting through is much greater. More often, due to issues with paperwork, these refused applications cause a lot

Work after Education: Options for Students in the UK

The United Kingdom is known for its fast-paced business environment and favourable economic conditions. This is why it continues to be the second-most popular education destination for international students. Back in 2018, 20% of the student population in the UK comprised international students. They chose the UK because of the expansive employment opportunities and work-life balance