LS Legal Solicitors

What is ETA? The travel rules for the UK are changing. Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) is intended to improve the control of immigration and facilitate public security of the United Kingdom. It is now mandatory for everyone who…

view more »

🕛 Some victories take time, but they’re worth every step. Our Head of Immigration, Khurshid Ali, successfully secured EUSS status for a client after a three-year-long battle. The case involved a…

view more »

The rise of online grooming crimes is deeply concerning, with offences increasing by 89% in just six years, reaching a record of 7,062 cases in 2023/24. Platforms…

view more »

📝 The application process for the Ukraine Permission Extension (UPE) doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Here’s a clear breakdown of what you need to know. Applications must be made online. Timing is key—please make sure you apply within 28 days prior to the expiry of your…

view more »

🏆 Life doesn’t always follow a straight line, and immigration rules often don’t account for life’s unexpected turns. Recently, our caseworker, Olga Bakeeva, secured Indefinite Leave…

view more »

📢 From 4 February 2025, Ukrainian nationals and their family members living in the UK under one of the Ukraine schemes will be able to apply for the Ukraine Permission Extension (UPE). The scheme offers the chance to extend a stay in…

view more »

🌟 Your success deserves to be celebrated! 📢 Whether you've: • Transitioned to a Skilled Worker visa, • Obtained citizenship, • Reunited your family in the UK,…

view more »

Clients with Indefinite Leave to Remain often face eVisa challenges, particularly when they are awaiting citizenship or want flexibility for travel. Olga Bakeeva successfully helped her clients to address…

view more »

The UK has started phasing out physical immigration documents, transitioning to a fully digital system with eVisas. This move offers greater security and convenience but has led to several user-reported issues, such as errors in visa conditions, expiry dates, or personal details. If you encounter a mistake, there…

view more »

❗️ We would like to inform you of important changes to the UK Immigration Rules as outlined in the Statement of Changes (HC 334) which came into effect on 26 November 2024. One key aspect of this update pertains to the time spent under the Ukraine…

view more »

After 12 years of building a life in the UK, one Ukrainian national was ready for citizenship—but his journey had not been easy. He had faced earlier refusals under EEA regulations and had arrived without a valid leave to remain. Still, his application was successful with the guidance…

view more »

Last week, our Managing Partner, Liliya Scott, and our colleague, Khrystyna Koman, had the pleasure of attending an insightful workshop on visas and taxes at Christ the Saviour Parish Church in Ealing. 🌟 The event was a fantastic opportunity to connect with members of the Ukrainian community, offering guidance…

view more »