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A UK fiancé visa enables the prospective spouse of an individual with certain status in the United Kingdom to legally enter and reside in the UK temporarily.  In order to qualify for a Fiancé visa, the prospective spouse must be able to verify their intention to marry the person with settled status. Applications for entry … Read more

Settlement after 10 Years in the UK   Any individual who has resided continuously in the United Kingdom for a minimum of 10 years may fulfil official requirements for settled status. In accordance with paragraph 276A of the immigration rules, this ten-year period must be unbroken and refers exclusively to legal residence in the United Kingdom. … Read more

In order to qualify for indefinite leave to remain (ILR) in the United Kingdom, it is almost always necessary to have resided legally and continuously in the UK for a minimum of five years. Indefinite Leave to Remain: Required Period of Stay Detailed below, you’ll find some of the more specific period of stay requirements … Read more

If you originate from outside the European Economic Area and Switzerland and you have an EEA family member who resides legally in the United Kingdom, you may qualify for an EEA Residence Card in accordance with the Immigration (European Economic Area) Regulations 2006. A Residence Card is a formal document confirming your right to reside … Read more

An EEA Registration Certificate is a formal document confirming the right of an EEA national to legally reside in the United Kingdom under the terms of the EEA treaty. This means that the individual in question must be officially classified as working, self-sufficient; self-employed, a jobseeker or a student with full health insurance. While it … Read more

(This one was completely garbled on their page. It kept switching from talking about the applicant’s status to the sponsor’s status which in many cases had no relevance and made no sense. Applying for permanent residency is based on YOU having stayed in the UK for 5 years and being a qualified person. Not about … Read more

Aristone Solicitors would be delighted to provide you with a free introductory consultation to discuss your EEA Family Permit visa application.  Under the terms of the Immigration (European Economic Area) Regulations 2006, European Economic Area and Swiss nationals have the right to request permission to live and work in the United Kingdom on a permanent … Read more

Under UK immigration law, a child is considered a dependant when they are under the age of 18, neither unmarried nor in a civil partnership, are not leading an independent life and do not have a family of their own. Can I Get A Visa for My Child? In most cases, the Home Office grants … Read more

Under UK immigration law, an adult dependant is defined as an individual aged 18 years or over who is unable to undertake normal activities without assistance. As a result, such an individual is unable to live alone and provide their own care. While a dependant adult can technically be any individual who cannot care for … Read more