During the last decade, my clientele within the LGBTQ+ community has grown. This is solely through word of mouth, having successfully represented clients on numerous matters affecting the LGBTQ+ community specially issues under Article 2, 3 and 8, ECHR. Amongst these instructions, there was an increase in spouse/fiancée visa, entry clearance applications. I was surprised that some believe that same sex marriages have separate immigration rules for spouse visa applications. On
Spouse visas - 100% success rate Secret for maintaining a high success rate for spouse visas is owed to my ‘4-stage process' Stage 1 – The merits test This is the initial consultation - the vital stage. I believe that it is important that I have an initial consultation with clients to ascertain facts pertaining to client’s circumstances and the best route forward. This consultation involves both parties i.e. the sponsoring spouse in the UK and a three way video conference wi
The UK Government’s recent consultation, “A Fairer Pathway to Settlement: Earned Settlement” (published by the Home Office and closed on 12 February 2026), signals potentially significant reforms to how migrants qualify for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR). While much public discussion has centred on work routes, the proposals may also affect those on spouse visas under Appendix FM. The Current Position At present, a spouse of a British citizen or settled person typically qu
