United Kingdom: General Immigration

Ahead of the Government's planned consultation on earned settlement, the Home Affairs Committee has launched a separate inquiry to examine the settlement proposals.

The UK Skilled Worker route is for skilled professionals with a job offer in an eligible role from a licensed UK sponsor to work in the UK.

An asylum seeker has been awarded £60,000 in a civil claim for false imprisonment against the Home Office, following years of dedicated work by specialist immigration detention solicitor Lily Parrott.

In this episode of The Inside Track, host Grace Shie and James Perrott unpack Europe's evolving border regime, focusing on the EU Entry/Exit System (EES), launched on October 12, 2025...

Joel Reiss from Latitude Law clarifies the 20-year private life route: it's limited leave for 30 months, not indefinite—leading to settlement after three applications. Ideal for those with or without visas, focusing on continuous UK residence. Overcome proof challenges with letters from family and friends; Home Office may dismiss, but judges value holistic evidence. Avoid relying on word alone—gather 20 years' worth

Joel Reiss of Latitude Law shares a heartfelt success: A non-British partner, overstayed after visitor entry, faced Home Office removal. With a long-term relationship and impending British child, we applied on family grounds, updating post-birth. 14 months later, visa granted—family united on settlement route. Facing overstay?

The Immigration White Paper, published in May 2025, announced a number of changes to the UK's immigration landscape.

As part of its White Paper proposals, the UK Government plans to make the pathway for naturalisation more difficult for some people.

As a solicitor at Latitude Law, Keelin Claffey explains when indefinite leave to remain (ILR) can be cancelled, including two-year absences, deportation, deception, or ceasing refugee status.