Category: Routes

For many people granted asylum or refugee status in the UK, being separated from loved ones is one of the hardest parts of starting a new life. The Family Reunion Visa allows you to bring your immediate family members to join you — so you can rebuild your life together in safety and stability. 💬…
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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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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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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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The UK labour market continues to evolve, and employers in sectors ranging from healthcare to technology are increasingly looking overseas to fill essential roles. Since Brexit, hiring international workers is no longer automatic — businesses must hold a Sponsor Licence issued by the Home Office. In this 2025 guide, the specialists at AHJ Immigration explain…
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Not every immigration case fits neatly into a standard visa category. Some people have built their entire lives in the UK, with children in school, partners, or health conditions that make returning home impossible. In these situations, Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) may protect an individual’s right to stay in…
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The UK’s Start-Up Visa officially closed to new applicants in July 2023.By 2025, entrepreneurs are asking the same question: what are my options now if I want to set up or expand a business in the UK? Although the Start-Up route has ended, several strong alternatives remain. In this guide, AHJ Immigration explains the current…
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