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Spouse visa minimum income increase: FAQs

Caroline Sykes
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The Government has confirmed that the spouse/partner visa minimum income will initially increase to £29,000 on 11 April 2024 and incrementally thereafter to £38,700 ‘by early 2025’. Here we answer your Frequently Asked Questions.

Increase in fines for illegal working

Kriti Khadka
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On 7 August 2023, the Government announced that it would be increasing the fines issued to employers employing workers with no right to work.  It has finally been decided that the new penalty will be effective from 13 February 2024.

Can visitors work remotely in the UK?

Caroline Sykes
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Since the pandemic, hybrid and remote working has grown in popularity. In part, because remote working allows flexibility to travel. The UK does not have a ‘Digital Nomad’ visa, however new guidance confirms that visitors can work remotely for an overseas employer, provided this is not the primary purpose of their visit.

Immigration Health Surcharge increase delayed

Caroline Sykes
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IHS fees are set to increase from £624 per year to £1,035 per year. The implementation date has been delayed until 31 January 2024 at the earliest.

Guide to the Life in the UK test

Caroline Sykes
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The Life in the UK test is one of the final hurdles to overcome before settling in the UK or becoming a British citizen. It may seem daunting but rest assured that many others have done it before you and you will succeed with preparation.

How much does a spouse visa cost?

Caroline Sykes
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The spouse/partner visa application fee is £1,846 as of 4 October 2023. In this article we explore the hidden costs of the visa application process.

High Potential Individual visa: new universities added for 2023

Caroline Sykes
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 The High Potential Individual (HPI) visa was introduced in May 2022 to allow individuals who have been awarded a degree from an eligible overseas university within the last 5 years to live and work in the UK without sponsorship.

Immigration Health Surcharge fees set to increase in January 2024

Caroline Sykes
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Significant increases to the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) announced earlier this year are expected to come into force on 16 January 2024 at the earliest.

Can I lose my ILR? Changes to the rules on returning residents

Caroline Sykes
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Despite its name, Indefinite Leave to Remain or ‘permanent residence’ can be lost by staying outside the UK for two years or more.

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