Written by Soumaya Eddridi, Associate Solicitor · SRA-regulated · Last reviewed 7 October 2026 Employing someone who does not have the right to work in the UK can have serious consequences for a business. In practice, however, many Right to Work issues arise not from deliberate non-compliance, but because the correct check was not […]
Written by Soumaya Eddridi, Associate Solicitor · SRA-regulated · Last reviewed 7 October 2026 If you are completing a PhD in the UK, or have recently graduated, you may be looking at the Global Talent visa and wondering whether your academic background is strong enough for endorsement under the exceptional promise category. A PhD […]
Written by Soumaya Eddridi, Associate Solicitor · SRA-regulated · Last reviewed 16 September 2026 When preparing a UK immigration application, much of the attention naturally falls on whether you meet the requirements of the particular visa route. Do you meet the financial requirement? Do you have the right sponsorship? Is your relationship genuine? Have […]
Written by Soumaya Eddridi, Associate Solicitor · SRA-regulated · Last reviewed 16 September 2026 One of the most common questions we receive from couples preparing a UK spouse visa application is whether they meet the financial requirement. You may already know about the £29,000 minimum income requirement, but the calculation is not always as […]
Written by Soumaya Eddridi, Associate Solicitor · SRA-regulated · Last reviewed 16 September 2026 Adopting a child is often the culmination of years of hope, planning and emotional investment. For many families, particularly British citizens, there is also another important question that follows: Will my adopted child automatically become British? Many people assume that […]
Written by Soumaya Eddridi, Associate Solicitor · SRA-regulated · Last reviewed 16 September 2026 Navigating the UK immigration system can be complex, particularly when English is not your first language. Being able to discuss your circumstances, concerns and immigration history in your own language can make an important difference. Soumaya Eddridi is an Arabic-speaking […]
Written by Soumaya Eddridi, Associate Solicitor · SRA-regulated · Last reviewed 6 September 2026 A spouse visa interview is a phone, video or face-to-face meeting with a UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) Entry Clearance Officer, held to check that your marriage or civil partnership is genuine and subsisting before your Spouse Visa is approved. […]
Written by Soumaya Eddridi, Associate Solicitor · SRA-regulated · Last reviewed 3 September 2026 The Home Office published a new Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules (HC 584) on 3 September 2026, introducing a number of changes across the UK immigration system. Many of the changes will take effect on 8 October 2026 […]
Written by Soumaya Eddridi, Associate Solicitor · SRA-regulated · Last reviewed 28 July 2026 If your organisation holds a UK sponsor licence, it is essential that you understand the latest Home Office compliance requirements. From 6 March 2026, sponsors must not only provide sponsored workers with information about their employment rights, but also retain […]
