LS Legal News Bulletin
This page is dedicated to recent news, updates and opinions from LS Legal Solicitors, as well as blogs and discussions.We want to know your opinion on various legal issues and we welcome your participation in our debates.
TOLATA Claims: Resolving Property Co-Ownership Conflicts
Friday 17th November 2023
Stella Marat
TOLATA Claims, known as the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act, help when people co-own a property and need help with what to do with it. 💔 Think about an…
Travelling to Europe? ETIAS for visa-free nationals, including UK Citizens
Tuesday 14th November 2023
Starting in May 2025, citizens who can travel to the EU visa-free, including UK citizens, will be required to obtain an ETIAS to enter Europe. ETIAS is NOT a visa but a simple online application that only takes a few minutes. You will need…
Digital Revolution in Immigration: The UK Switches to eVisas
Wednesday 8th November 2023
The Home Office is switching to a new way of handling immigration and moving from paper documents to an eVisa. Here's what's happening: 🔹 The Home Office is shifting from physical documents like Biometric Residence Permits (BRP), Biometric Residence Cards (BRC), and passport stamps to a digital system. 🔹 An…
Business-Focused Immigration Updates: What's New?
Friday 3rd November 2023
1. Sponsorship Update: Companies House Number Integration in SMS You can now provide your organisation's Companies House reference number (CHN) in SMS. Including your CHN contributes to the transition to the new sponsorship system. ✅ Sponsors registered with…
Immigration Health Surcharge: Increase in January 2024
Friday 27th October 2023
As the cost of living in the UK continues to rise, planning your immigration expenses becomes increasingly vital. You might already be aware of recent increases in visa fees, and now, we want to inform you about an upcoming change regarding the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS), set to take effect…
Ukrainian Schemes: Options after three years
Tuesday 24th October 2023
🤔 Wondering about your future in the UK after three years? Let's explore your options: 🔹 Under the Ukrainian Schemes, you may have valid…
How to Start a Business in the UK: Step-by-Step Guide
Thursday 19th October 2023
🔥 We have already shared 40 valuable resources for entrepreneurs in a separate guide, which has become a hit among our followers. This time, we are taking it further and revealing all the secrets for…
Student Visa Application: Positive Decision in 1 Day
Monday 16th October 2023
In a race against time, an international student with a CAS issue turned to us for help securing a Student visa. Our legal consultant, Olga Bakeeva, immediately began working on…
The Top Three October Immigration Updates: UK's Autumn Transition
Tuesday 10th October 2023
Autumn 2023 brings significant developments in UK immigration. Here are the top three updates: 1️⃣ UK Immigration Fees – Set to Surge 💸 The…
Sponsor Licence: New Requirement for SMS Level 1 Users
Friday 15th September 2023
The Home Office has implemented a significant change in its Sponsorship Management System (SMS) that affects Level 1 users. This update, introduced on 19th June…
Immigration Changes Affecting Students: What You Must Know
Thursday 14th September 2023
The UK government has recently announced significant changes to the immigration rules that will impact students and their dependants. Here's everything you need to know: Dependants:…
Webinar for Ukrainian Community in the UK: Roadmap for Business and Immigration
Wednesday 13th September 2023
In light of the ongoing challenges the Ukrainian community faces, a webinar was organised to address the pressing issues. The event featured speakers Oleksandr Chernykh,…
