Debunking Visa Myths – Common Misconceptions about UK Immigration Rules

The number of immigration applications being received by the Home Office is rising each year. With the recent news of Brexit and all the upcoming changes to immigration policies for both EU and non-EU citizens, there’s a lot of confusion regarding what to expect.

There’s also a lot of misinformation going around regarding the UK’s immigration rules. This causes a lot of visa applications to get rejected on a daily basis.

To provide some clarity and certainty for aspiring immigrants, we’ve compiled a list of some common visa myths:

MYTH # 1 – You Can Get Your Visa Extended And Stay In The UK Longer Once You Enter The UK:

With the latest changes to immigration laws and the more extensive requirements that need to be fulfilled for UK stays, switching and extending visas is no longer as easy as it used to be.

However, this largely depends on the type of visa you used to enter the UK. A lot of visa routes only allow certain types of visa holders to switch into them. In some cases, you might be required to leave the country before you can switch the visa and come back again.

Certain visas, such as the visitor visa, have strict limitations for switching. The important thing is to make sure you do your research and consult an immigration solicitor before making any life-changing decisions.

MYTH # 2 – Being A British Citizen, Your EU Or Non-EU Partner Can Stay With You In The UK:

British nationals enjoy the freedom of coming and going to the UK whenever they want. The same is not the case for their partner who isn’t British. After the changes made to the spouse and partner visa laws on July 2012, if your partner isn’t a European national, they can’t enter the country without completing the requirements.

The income threshold criterion requires that the person applying for UK immigration under the partner visa should be earning at least £18,600 per year. The required income level increases if the couple has any non-British children. The rules also change given the fact that you’re applying from outside the UK or from inside.

MYTH # 3 – Appealing A Visa Refusal Is The Only Option For Immigrants:

Once the Home Office refuses a visa application, the applicant has the right to appeal the decision. In many situations, the decision can be turned around after an appeal has been made and additional requirements have been fulfilled.

However, it all depends on the type of visa and the timeline of your application. In some cases, it might be better to make a new application and going along a different visa route rather than appealing the decision.

Need Help With Your UK Immigration Application?

Are you confused with all the misinformation floating around regarding the UK immigration laws and visa process? Hire a professional UK visa lawyer to help you make the correct decision regarding your immigration application.

Wembley Solicitors in London is the leading UK immigration firm that has been helping people get their UK visa for years! To know more, contact us today at 020 3417 3700.