Understanding the UK family visa: Who can apply, extend, or switchThe UK family visa facilitates long-term residence with family members, covering spouses, children, and dependent relatives. Eligibility ex...
25 Jun, 2025, 12.37 PM IST
Indian Nationals received highest share of UK work visas in 2024, second in study visasIn 2024, Indian nationals topped UK work visas with 22%, while securing the second-highest share of study visas. However, work visas for In...
13 May, 2025, 11.51 AM IST
How to apply for a UK visa?If you're considering travelling to the UK for study, work, a visit, or to join family, it's crucial to understand the relevant visa requir...
19 Oct, 2024, 10.59 PM IST
UK sees drastic drop in student dependents after visa crackdownUK government's visa changes impact dependents and Indian students. Restrictions on visa switches and care workers. Focus on reducing legal...
01 May, 2024, 03.45 PM IST
UK visa to attract the‘best and brightest’ receives just three applicants in two yearsAnnouncing the scheme in 2021, former home secretary Priti Patel had said, “Winners of these awards have reached the pinnacle of their care...
14 Aug, 2023, 10.57 AM IST
The United Kingdom may be planning to ban foreign students from bringing familyBritain has registered a near-eightfold rise in the number of family members joining foreign students. As per the immigration figures, near...
26 Feb, 2023, 10.17 AM IST
Not just the US, UK has a 60-day deadline for out-of-job immigrants tooAlong with the uncertainty of losing jobs, immigrants have been facing a double whammy, since in many cases job losses put the status of th...
06 Feb, 2023, 05.04 PM IST
Are UK universities luring Indian students with 'bring your family' offers?Universities in the UK are paying education agents that recruit Indian students to lure them with an offer, which allows them to bring alon...
09 Dec, 2022, 02.25 PM IST
What is Indefinite Leave to Remain in the United Kingdom? How can you get it?Indefinite Leave to Remain is sometimes called "Permanent Residence" in the United Kingdom. While many foreign nationals apply for this, th...
02 Sep, 2022, 10.33 AM IST
The path to British citizenship through marriageOf all the visas available to non-UK citizens, the Spouse visa is one of the most restrictive, however, and officials require a high level ...
27 Sep, 2021, 04.31 PM IST
UK court rules immigrant spouses must speak EnglishThe UK Supreme Court today rejected a challenge against immigration rules requiring people to speak English before joining their spouses in...
18 Nov, 2015, 10.14 PM IST
UK court clears stringent new visa rules for foreign spousesUK Court has cleared the way for a minimum income threshold of 18,600 pounds for British citizens bringing foreign spouses to live with the...
12 Jul, 2014, 10.14 PM IST
Will work permits help solve 'identity crisis' faced by H1B visa holders' spouses?US govt’s proposed go-ahead to spouses of H1B visa holders to work in America is good news for IT professionals, although it may come with ...
04 May, 2014, 12.18 PM IST
- New UK visa curbs on foreign spouses
Only those British nationals or residents with an annual income of at least Rs 16 lakhs will be able to bring spouses from the Indian sub-c...
10 Jun, 2012, 09.53 PM IST
UK for higher cash bar to sponsor non-EU spousesBritish citizens, residents may be required to have higher salaries in case they wish to sponsor Indians to come and live as spouses.
21 Nov, 2011, 06.08 PM IST
UK courts sets aside spouse visa ruleA rule stipulating that non-European Union spouses of British citizens should be at least 21 years of age before being allowed to come and ...
13 Oct, 2011, 06.13 PM IST
People bringing spouses to UK may need to pay bond: ReportThe British government's move to toughen rules on migrants from outside the EU is not likely to go down well with immigrants from India.
11 Oct, 2011, 01.04 AM IST