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.

Breaking Through Delays: The Path to ILR and Beyond

We recently represented a Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa client in his application for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) through the accelerated 3-year route.🌍 At LS Legal Solicitors, we recognise ILR as a pivotal milestone, often signalling the end of the immigration journey and the gateway to…

Digital Revolution in Immigration: The UK Switches to eVisas

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…

Business-Focused Immigration Updates: What’s New?

1. Sponsorship Update: Companies House Number Integration in SMSYou 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 Companies House can easily update their CHN through the SMS.…

Immigration Health Surcharge: Increase in January 2024

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…

Ukrainian Schemes: Options after three years

🤔 Wondering about your future in the UK after three years? Let's explore your options:🔹 Under the Ukrainian Schemes, you may have valid leave through:• Ukraine Family Scheme• Homes for Ukraine• Ukraine Extension SchemeAccording to the current laws, your right to stay in the UK is…

How to Start a Business in the UK: Step-by-Step Guide

🔥 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 foreign entrepreneurs considering a move to the UK.💯 This is not…

Student Visa Application: Positive Decision in 1 Day

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 case and took the following steps:✅ CAS Resolution: Olga promptly addressed the CAS issue, and advised…

Sponsor Licence: New Requirement for SMS Level 1 Users

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 2023, now mandates Level 1 users to provide their National Insurance number (NINO) or a valid reason for exemption when making…

Immigration Changes Affecting Students: What You Must Know

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: Starting from 1 January 2024, international students applying for a student visa will only be allowed to bring their dependents to…