Planning a UK family visit, business trip or another type of short stay? The Home Office will look beyond a single document – it will assess whether you are a genuine visitor, intend to leave, can fund the trip and have given a consistent account of your circumstances. A negative assessment may result in a … Continued
If you hold a UK visa, indefinite leave to remain or British citizenship, what should you know about a UKVI status review? In this video, Lisa Uttley, explains what a UKVI status review involves, what can trigger one, how you may become aware that you are subject to a review, and what steps you … Continued
Receiving a driving penalty does not automatically prevent an applicant from obtaining Indefinite Leave to Remain (“ILR”) in the UK. However, depending on the type and severity of the penalty, it could negatively affect the outcome of the application if the applicant fails to meet the suitability requirements under the Immigration Rules. What are the … Continued
From 8 October 2026, those with permission to stay in the UK as a dependent child will be eligible to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK if the relationship with their parent, or with their parent’s partner, has broken down permanently because of domestic abuse. Until now, people in such circumstances were … Continued
If you have British ancestry or historic residence in the UK and believe that historical unfairness, an error or failure by a public body, or exceptional circumstances prevented you from becoming a British citizen, Section 4L of the British Nationality Act 1981 may provide a route to British citizenship. In this video, Gherson Solicitors … Continued
From 8 October 2026, Skilled Worker visa holders recognised as victims of modern slavery by the National Referral Mechanism (“NRM”) can leave an abusive sponsor and work elsewhere without losing their immigration status. This guide explains who qualifies, what the change means in practice, and what is still unclear. What is the new rule? An … Continued
On 15 September 2026, the Home Affairs Committee launched a new inquiry into work-based immigration. The inquiry will examine the Skilled Worker visa and the government’s wider approach to migration and skills. No rules are changing yet, but the findings could shape future policy. Here is what is being examined and why it matters. What … Continued
Lisa Uttley, Immigration Law Partner at Gherson Solicitors, shares her insights with Healthcare Today on how recent immigration restrictions are intensifying staffing pressures across the UK’s social care sector. Lisa discusses the sharp decline in international care worker recruitment, the ongoing challenges of attracting and retaining a domestic workforce, and the need for a long-term … Continued
If you were born outside the UK before 1 January 1983 to a British mother, you may have been denied British citizenship because, at the time, British nationality law did not allow mothers to pass on citizenship in the same way as fathers. In this video, Gherson solicitors Sasha Lal and Priyanka Morjaria explain how Section 4C of … Continued
Mandatory MFA for the Sponsor Management System: what Skilled Worker sponsors need to know The Home Office has begun introducing mandatory multi-factor authentication (“MFA”) for users of the Sponsorship Management System (“SMS”). The change affects employers holding Skilled Worker sponsor licences and is intended to strengthen protection against unauthorised access to sponsor accounts. The phased … Continued
UK Visitor visa route expands for Erasmus+ participants: what the new Immigration Rules mean From 8 October 2026, the UK is opening its doors wider to Erasmus+ participants, making it easier for students, trainees and exchange visitors to take part in short-term opportunities with reduced administrative barriers. This change marks a significant step in reconnecting the … Continued
A detailed guide to the September 2026 UK Immigration Statement of Changes On 3 September 2026, the Home Office laid Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules HC 584 before Parliament. The statement introduces a broad package of targeted amendments affecting suitability, Skilled Workers who are victims of modern slavery, fee-waiver and biometric procedures, domestic-abuse applications, … Continued