Year: 2025

Appendix FM: Understanding the Minimum Income Requirement for Spouse and Partner Visas

In this guide, we clarify the final categories.  These are pension income, self-employment and special circumstances. We explain below when the financial requirement can be relaxed altogether, such as in cases where the sponsor receives certain UK benefits. Our advice helps applicants navigate these complex requirements with confidence and clarity.

Challenging the suspension and revocation of a sponsor licence

Navigating Sponsorship Compliance in the UK: What Employers Need to Know In this article Leena Chouhan explains Sponsor Licence Revocation for UK immigration applicants. Sponsorship compliance is becoming an increasingly crucial issue for businesses in the UK. With the government focusing more on cracking down on ‘shameless employers’, suspensions and revocations of sponsor licences are… Continue reading Challenging the suspension and revocation of a sponsor licence

Government Cracks Down on Illegal Working in the Gig Economy

The UK government is tightening rules on illegal working in the Gig Economy. Now, new laws will require ‘gig economy’ businesses to check their workers’ immigration status. Then, this will bring them in line with traditional employers. For the first time, companies hiring zero-hours and gig workers must verify that individuals have the right to… Continue reading Government Cracks Down on Illegal Working in the Gig Economy

Court of Appeal Rules on Revoking Sponsor Licences

The central issue was whether the Home Office must consider the effects of revoking sponsor licences on the sponsor’s business, employees, or service users when a mandatory breach is identified. The court held that it does not.

In its judgment, the Court made clear that sponsorship is a privilege, not a right. Where a mandatory ground for revocation is established, the Home Office has no discretion to weigh wider consequences. Its focus is the integrity of the immigration system—not the operational implications for the sponsor.

Product Liability and Vaccine Injuries

What is product liability? Product liability claims are increasingly common as technology and the law continue to develop. The principle underlying such claims stems from the tort of negligence, specifically that a manufacturer of a product bears liability for the safety of its end user. Take for example of the COVID-19 vaccines developed by pharmaceutical… Continue reading Product Liability and Vaccine Injuries

Immigration Rule Changes to be Implemented in April 2025

Due to recent developments regarding the war in Ukraine, changes are being implemented to the Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme (UPE) and the Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme (HfU). The former will allow Ukrainians and their eligible family members to extend their stay. Eligibility will be extended to children under 18 who were previously granted Leave Outside the Rules in order to align their status with that of their families. Parents wishing to be joined by their children must lawfully reside in the UK in order to do so. The HfU scheme will be introducing a an ‘approved sponsor’ requirement for minors and standardize defining a “parent” in order to align with the broader immigration system.

TAYLOR HAMPTON UPDATE ON SPOUSE VISAS

When it comes to UK immigration, few topics cause as much confusion as time spent outside the country — particularly for those on the path to Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR). Most visa holders are familiar with the so-called “180-day rule,” which restricts absences from the UK to 180 days in any 12-month period. But the rule isn’t universal — and if you hold a spouse or partner visa under Appendix FM, there’s good news.

Taylor Hampton Is Hiring: Australian Migration Agent

Taylor Hampton is a boutique law firm based in London, renowned for its expertise in media law, immigration and litigation. Our Emigrate to Australia department is a leader in the field and dedicated to helping individuals and businesses navigate the complexities of Australian migration law. Therefore the firm is seeking an experienced and driven MARA Registered Migration Agent to lead this department and provide outstanding service to our clients.

Over 4 Million UK Visa Holders Transition to eVisas Amid Extended Grace Period

Leena Chouhan comments on the eVisa Grace Period The UK’s Home Office reports on visa holders taking advantage of the eVisa grace period. It says that over four million visa holders have successfully transitioned from physical immigration documents to electronic visas (eVisas). This digital shift is part of the government’s Plan for Change, aiming to… Continue reading Over 4 Million UK Visa Holders Transition to eVisas Amid Extended Grace Period

The UK Self-Sponsorship Visa: A Route to Business and Settlement

Introduction to the Self-Sponsorship Visa This update by Leena Chouhan explains the Self-Sponsorship Visa as a route for visa applicants. Indeed, you can sponsor yourself in the UK through the Self-Sponsorship route. This Visa is not a separate visa category but a strategic way to apply for a UK Skilled Worker Visa without needing an… Continue reading The UK Self-Sponsorship Visa: A Route to Business and Settlement