Crossing the Atlantic: Meeting the UK Spouse Visa Financial Requirement from North America
Moving from the US or Canada to the UK? Learn how to use your 401(k), IRA, or RRSP to meet the UK Spouse Visa financial requirement. We break down the £29,000 income rule and the £88,500 savings test for North Americans.
The UK Spouse Visa: Guide to First-Time Applications and Switching
Applying for your first UK Spouse Visa or switching from another category in 2026? Understand the £29,000 financial threshold, the "genuine relationship" test, and the costs of the 5-year route to settlement
Reclaiming Your Future: The UK Returning Resident Visa Guide
Lost your ILR after more than two years abroad? The Returning Resident Visa is your pathway to reclaiming permanent settlement. Learn how to prove "strong ties" and the intent to resettle in the UK with our expert 2026 guide.
The Child Settlement Route: A Guide to Paragraph 297, Part 8 of the Immigration Rules
Bringing a child from overseas to join a settled parent is governed by Paragraph 297, Part 8 of the Immigration Rules. This route grants Indefinite Leave to Enter (ILE)—immediate settlement—but requires the parent to meet strict conditions, often revolving around the complex, high legal standard of proving 'sole responsibility' for the child's upbringing.