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If you’re applying to extend your stay in the UK but can’t afford the Home Office fee, you may be able to request a fee waiver. When granted, a fee waiver can remove some or all of the application fee and may also waive the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS), so you can still make a…
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Bringing your loved ones to the UK is one of the most important steps after securing your own visa. Whether you’re on a Skilled Worker Visa, Student Visa, or Graduate Visa, your dependants may be able to join you and live, work, or study here legally. At AHJ Immigration, our experienced immigration solicitors in Birmingham…
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If you’re already in the UK and want to change your visa type, you may be able to switch to a different immigration route without leaving the country. This process is known as “switching visas inside the UK.” However, many applicants make simple mistakes that lead to refusals — from choosing the wrong visa type…
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A UK visa refusal can be stressful, frustrating, and often expensive — especially when the reason could have been avoided with the right advice. Every year, thousands of applicants are refused due to missing documents, wrong forms, or misunderstanding Home Office requirements. At AHJ Immigration, we regularly help clients overturn refusals and prevent rejections by…
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Preparing for the final step in your UK journey When applying for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) or British citizenship, two key requirements often cause confusion: the Life in the UK Test and the English language requirement. Both are designed to ensure that applicants understand the UK’s culture, history, and language — important aspects of…
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On 14 October 2025, the Home Office released Statement of Changes HC 1333, amending two key sections of the Immigration Rules: These updates affect millions of travellers worldwide, marking the next stage in the UK’s shift toward a fully digital border system. From early 2025, most visitors—whether business, tourist, or family—will need either a Visitor…
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Applying for a UK Spouse or Partner Visa is one of the most common — and most carefully scrutinised — immigration routes under the UK’s family visa system. A key part of the process is meeting the financial requirement, designed to show you and your partner can live in the UK without relying on public…
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Introduction Waiting months for a visa decision can be stressful — especially when you need to travel, start a new job, or attend an urgent family event. Thankfully, the Home Office offers Priority and Super Priority Visa services, allowing applicants to receive a decision within days instead of weeks. In this updated 2025 guide, the…
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A UK visa refusal can feel devastating — especially after investing time, money, and hope into the process. But a refusal isn’t necessarily the end. Many applicants have the right to appeal or request a review, and with the right legal guidance, you may be able to overturn the decision. At AHJ Immigration, our immigration…
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International companies and professionals continue to rely on the UK for meetings, conferences and specialist training. Yet the rules around short-term business visits have changed repeatedly since Brexit. In 2025, the Home Office updated the Business Visitor route under Appendix V of the Immigration Rules. It clarifies what overseas visitors can and cannot do during…
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