Windrush

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The so-called “Windrush Scandal” has appeared in the news frequently recently. However, what it means for people trying to regulate their stay in the UK, or come to the UK, remains unclear with various interpretation as to who and how it affects certain “migrants”…

What is ‘Windrush’?

The Windrush generation was a generation of migrates that the British government invited over from the Caribbean and other British colonies to help with the labour shortage Britain was experiencing after World War Two.

In exchange for people coming to the UK to live and work the government promised Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK for those making the move. This was included in the Immigration Act 1971. Continue Reading →

New UK Immigration Visa Fees for 2018 Announced

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From the 6th of April 2018, major immigration fee increases are due to be introduced for those looking to visit or settle in the UK.The government has finally announced the fee increases on the Gov.UK website ahead of the change the home office fees 2018/19.

THE INCREASES

Although there are small increases across the board, at first glance, it doesn’t seem that there are many significant increases. Continue Reading →

Merry Christmas, Happy New year and Thank You Again

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Once again the year is coming to a close, I wanted to reach out and send our best wishes to you and your family! I hope that 2018 holds success and good fortune in any endeavour you pursue. 

It has been a pleasure getting to know you and your families this year. We have had a busy year with lots of things happening; the Supreme Court judgement in February and subsequent change of the UK Immigration Rules in August that breathed some hope to thousands of family who had been separated due to not meeting the Income Threshold was the highlight… Brexit Negotiation still rolling on at snail pace with slight clarification on what would happen to EU national in the UK after March 2019.

Cross Border Legal has had a blessed year; We won several cases against the Home Office, and successfully assisted numerous clients to obtain their visas in especially complex case. We have been honoured to assist reunite several families and assist persons coming out of the shadows by regularising their legal stay in the UK.

Thank you for being a customer and/or supporter of our Solicitor Law firm Cross Border Legal; we have been truly humbled by the more than 5500 likes on social media, numerous feedback testimonials and the trust bestowed upon us to deal with very personal matters by people who I may have never met in person. We are delighted to have you as customers, supporters, followers and friends. We look forward to serving you in the new year.

 Office Closed for Holiday:

Please note I will be out of the office from noon 22nd of December 2016 until 2nd of January 2018 without access to email or my phone for any general enquiry. If this is an extreme emergency, Please call 999 🙂 See you all on the 2nd of January 2018.

We wish you peace, happiness, and abundant good health in the new year. 

Have a terrific 2018!

Marriage Visitor Visa

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Under the UK Immigration Rules, an individual who wishes to come to the UK in order to get married may do so, by applying for a Marriage Visitor / Fiancé Visa.

Our Immigration Solicitor will advise you on the legal requirements you need to meet in order to apply for a Marriage Visitor Visa. Our Immigration Solicitor will also advise you on the documentary evidence to be submitted in your Marriage Visitor Visa Application. In so doing, our Immigration Solicitor will assist you in completing a Marriage Visitor Visa Application Form.

What is a Marriage Visitor Visa?

A Marriage Visitor Visa applies where individual wishes to enter the UK in order to be married or to register a civil partnership to their significant other.

Our Immigration Solicitor will advise that you seek the help of a UK Immigration Solicitor in order to process your application.

Who can apply for a Marriage Visitor Visa?

Our Immigration Solicitor will advise you on the eligibility criteria to apply for a Marriage Visitor Visa. You are eligible to apply for a Marriage Visitor Visa if you are:

  • Over the age of 18.
  • In a genuine relationship.
  • Able to support yourself, without working or help from public funds.
  • Not in a marriage already.

Please note that this visa is pure to come to the UK and get married before leaving the UK, it DOES NOT ALLOW YOU TO SWITCH  TO SETTLEMENT INCOUNTRY i.e. if you want you to come and get married then apply for Spouse/Settlement Visa you should apply for Fiancee Visa from abroad.

Further Requirements for a Marriage Visitor Visa:

Our Immigration Solicitor will advise you if you need to meet any further requirement for your Marriage Visitor Visa application:

  • Must intend to leave the UK within 6 months of entering.
  • Must not intend to live in the UK after your marriage.
  • Must hold valid UK Entry Clearance for a Marriage Visitor Visa.
  • Must give proof of your future plans for the relationship.

How can our UK Immigration Solicitor help you?

Our immigration solicitor will be able to provide you with details regarding the maintenance and accommodation requirements needed as you should not have to rely on public funds. This also applies to meeting the cost of your outward journey from the UK. Our immigration solicitor will be able to guide you in providing the relevant documentation for this Marriage Visitor visa Application from Any part of the world and can c with you coordinate this for you via Skype, Facetime or Wsup video conference.