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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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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Still Waiting for Your Visa? Waiting months for a visa decision can feel unbearable. You’ve done everything right — submitted your application, uploaded the documents, paid the fees — yet weeks turn into months, and you’re still checking your inbox. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Every year, thousands of applicants face Home Office…
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You’ve Earned ILR – What’s Next? Reaching Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) is a huge milestone. It marks stability, security, and the ability to call the UK your permanent home.But for many, ILR is not the final step — it’s the beginning of a new chapter: British citizenship. Citizenship gives you full rights to vote,…
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Why Getting Your Documents Right Matters A strong UK visa application isn’t about luck — it’s about precision. In 2025, UKVI continues its move toward digital processing, meaning missing or unclear documents can cause instant delays or refusals. Every visa category has its own requirements, but certain principles apply to all. This guide outlines the…
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Why 2025 Is a Pivotal Year for UK Immigration 2025 has brought some of the most wide-reaching changes to UK immigration rules in recent years.From salary increases under the Skilled Worker route to new digital eVisas and revised family thresholds, both employers and applicants must adapt to stay compliant. At AHJ Immigration, we’ve summarised the…
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Help your family settle with you in the UK After years of living together in the UK, your family deserves the same stability and security you’ve worked hard to achieve. Dependants of Skilled Worker or Family Visa holders can also apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) — allowing them to live permanently in the…
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Take the final step towards full belonging You’ve achieved Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) — a major milestone that gives you the right to live and work in the UK without restrictions. The next and final step on your immigration journey is applying for British citizenship. Becoming a British citizen gives you the right to…
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