Category: UK Visa & Immigration Topics

Introduction The UK is entering a new digital era of immigration control. From 2025, physical Biometric Residence Permits (BRP) will be phased out and replaced with the new UK eVisa system — a fully digital immigration status managed online. For many, this change raises questions: How do I prove my right to stay in the…
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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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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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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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Most people applying for a UK visa or extension must pay the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) — a mandatory contribution towards the National Health Service (NHS). In 2025, the Home Office confirmed several key updates to the IHS system, including new fees and automatic digital linking to the UK’s immigration records. At AHJ Immigration, we…
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Sometimes a Home Office decision simply feels wrong — not because you disagree with the outcome, but because it was procedurally unfair or unlawful.In those cases, the correct legal remedy is a Judicial Review (JR). At AHJ Immigration, our specialists help individuals and businesses challenge Home Office decisions that breach UK law, ensuring your rights…
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Introduction Many visa holders in the UK are granted leave with the condition “No Recourse to Public Funds” (NRPF). This means they cannot access most benefits, social housing or welfare support. For some families, illness, job loss or rising living costs can make it impossible to survive without limited help. The Home Office allows certain…
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