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…

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🕛 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 2.5-year wait for an administrative review, followed…

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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 like Snapchat, WhatsApp, and Facebook are commonly exploited by perpetrators to target vulnerable children. Shockingly, 81% of the…

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📝 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…

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🏆 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 to Remain (ILR) for a client on the Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) route, despite the client…

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📢 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…

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🌟 Your success deserves to be celebrated! 📢 Whether you've: • Transitioned to a Skilled Worker visa, • Obtained citizenship, • Reunited your family in the UK, or • Achieved another immigration milestone—we want to hear from YOU! 💡 Why share your story? ✅ Inspire others with your journey. ✅ Celebrate your incredible achievement. ✅ Win a £100 Amazon voucher—perfect…

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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 these issues, ranging from updating UKVI accounts to adding new passports to their accounts. Our…

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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…

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❗️ 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 Scheme visas. Impact on…

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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…

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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…

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