How do I register for a UK eVisa? Find out here!
Recently, we have been getting a lot of inquiries from clients wondering why their 2.5 or 5-year visas show an expiry date of 31st December 2024 on their BRP cards. So, why is this? Well, starting from January 1st 2025, the Home Office will usher in a new era of digital immigration documentation with the […]
A Guide to Section 21 Notice: No-Fault Evictions in the UK
In the UK, landlords generally need to evict a tenant by using either a Section 21 notice, Section 8 notice, or both. If a tenant has breached the terms of the tenancy, the landlord can use the Section 8 notice. Otherwise, the Section 21 notice (also known as a no-fault eviction) is generally required […]
How Will the UK Election 2024 Shape Immigration? | Conservative, Labour, and Lib Dem Policies
With the UK general election 2024 fast approaching, here at Lisa’s Law, we would like to talk about the different immigration policies proposed by the main parties running for office. So, let’s start with the Conservatives. In their manifesto, they have proposed several measures aimed at curbing migration. These include: 1. Health Checks […]
Home Office Announces Further Crackdown on Student Visas
The UK government has announced new proposals to further crack down on student visas, aiming to tackle student visa abuse and ensure that this route is not used as a gateway to immigration, according to the Home Office. The new measures proposed by the Home Secretary and Education Secretary include: Raising financial maintenance requirements […]
Skilled Worker Visa Update: Running Own Business Now Allowed
The Skilled Worker visa is often considered a “golden ticket” for individuals seeking to live and work in the UK under sponsorship from an employer. After five years, visa holders can even apply for settlement. However, this visa also comes with certain conditions and restrictions. One of the limitations is on undertaking additional work. […]
UK eVisa, what is it?
An eVisa is how you prove your immigration status in 2025. Physical documents like BRPs and vignettes will be replaced by eVisas, which will remain valid until their expiry date on 31 December 2024. If your status was granted for a longer period, it will not be affected by the expiry date of your […]
New passport fees: UK passport application fees to rise by 7% in April
From 11th April 2024, the UK government will introduce new passport fees for all applications made on and after this date, as announced by the Home Office and HM Passport Office on 20th March 2024. The proposals, subject to parliamentary approval, include the following: A standard online application made from within the UK will rise […]
Illegal Renting in the UK: Landlords Hit with Increased Fines
Landlords or agents engaging in illegal renting—renting a property to a person in the UK illegally—are liable for a fine. This measure was introduced as part of the UK’s hostile environment approach, making it difficult for those in the UK illegally to live and work there. Section 22 of the Immigration Act prohibits any […]
Great news for Sponsor Licence holders – no more extension applications
A sponsor licence allows businesses and organisations to hire employees in the UK from abroad. A sponsor licence is presently valid for 4 years, and the business or organisation would have to make an application to extend thereafter. The Home Office has confirmed that the requirement to extend a sponsor licence will be removed. […]
Home Office Secret Policy Exposed by High Court
The High Court has held that the Home Office operated a secret policy denying victims of trafficking and modern slavery leave to remain. In October 2021, the Hugh Court held in the case of KTT v SSHD that the Home Office was required to grant leave to remain to all those who have […]
