< 1 min readHome Office Invites Individuals to use IDV App to Reuse Biometric Information On August 18, the Home Office issued a communication to stakeholders confirming that individuals will be invited to use the Identity Verification application (IDV app), in order to reuse their biometric information already submitted and recorded. The invitations are to be staggered in … Read more
3 min readFollowing the publication of initial details earlier in the year, the Future Fund was officially launched by the UK government on May 20. A new initiative targeting new businesses and start-ups struggling to access other types of government relief, the Future Fund is an investor-backed scheme open to all businesses that meet the eligibility criteria. … Read more
8 min readWhat are my rights to see children? In the eyes of the courts, it is never about the rights of the parent, but instead the rights of the child – i.e. what’s best for your children. Family Law in the UK allocates formal parental responsibility to the mother of the child, though there are instances … Read more
2 min readWhat happens if I cannot afford the maintenance arrangements during COVID 19? COVID-19 has had a dramatic impact on the way each and every one of us. As the worst of the pandemic may be behind us, the knock-on effects of both the virus and mandatory lockdown are expected to play out for some time. … Read more
2 min readThe UK government has announced the introduction of the new legislation for foreign health and care workers looking to work and settle in the UK. Confirmed in a joint statement by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care and the Home Secretary, the new ‘Health and Care Visa’ pathway is set to go … Read more
< 1 min readWith no indication as to whether or not the alteration will be permanent, the Home Office has confirmed a significant reduction in Tier 2 Health Worker visa costs. Effective as of August 4, the reduction has slashed hundreds of pounds off the usual costs of immigration and nationality fees for applications, which stand to save … Read more
3 min readThe UK government has announced an extension to a recently introduced support scheme for the families of overseas NHS staff, who lost their lives to Covid-19. Known as the Home Office Bereavement Scheme, the initiative automatically grants indefinite leave to remain to those who have lost family members to Covid-19 while working for the NHS. … Read more
2 min readWhen two or more people make the decision to purchase a property together, they may choose to buy the home as ‘joint tenants’ or ‘tenants in common’. But what are the main differences between these two property purchase pathways? Joint Tenants Purchasing a home with one or more other people as joint tenants mean that … Read more
8 min readWhen should I instruct my solicitor? It is always advisable to instruct a solicitor before an offer has been accepted, in order to accelerate the transaction. Plus, it is worth remembering that most solicitors operate on a no move no fee basis, which means that you will not pay any more by contacting them at … Read more
8 min readNote: The Home Office is expected to make additional updates to its information and advice released to date, therefore the information in this post is also subject to change. If you would like to discuss any aspect of UK visa applications and related policy in more detail, book your obligation-free consultation with Aristone Solicitors today. … Read more
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