Long Residence Route: Which Visas Will No Longer Count
Long Residence Route: Which Visas Will No Longer Count Understandably, the planned closure of the long residence route has left many people worried. Specifically, the Home Secretary announced the change on 2 November 2026 as part of earned settlement. Importantly, the route remains open today, and the Government response gives no closure date. Yet thousands […]
Budget 2026: Visa Changes Explained
Budget 2026: Visa Changes Explained Budget 2026 brings several visa changes for workers, graduates and employers. However, several measures start in 2027, not today. Therefore, you have time to plan, but you should start early. Notably, the Budget includes no new visa-by-investment route. So, at Dawn Solicitors, we explain what is planned and what to […]
10 Year Settlement in UK: Who Can and Cannot Apply
10 Year Settlement in UK: Who Can and Cannot Apply In practice, 10 year settlement route in UK lets long-term residents apply for indefinite leave to remain through the long residence route. However, many applicants assume time in the UK is enough. In fact, the Home Office counts only lawful and continuous residence. Therefore, one […]
Modern Slavery at Work UK: Your Immigration Rights in 2026
Modern Slavery at Work UK: Your Immigration Rights in 2026 Modern slavery at work in the UK affects thousands of migrant workers every single year. Many victims furthermore hold Skilled Worker visas making them particularly vulnerable to exploitation by unscrupulous employers. Until recently, victims faced an impossible choice between reporting their exploitation and losing their […]
Asylum Hearing UK: What the New 24-Week Rule Means for You
Asylum Hearing UK: What the New 24-Week Rule Means for You The asylum hearing UK system underwent a significant change on 12 August 2026, one that actively affects thousands of claimants across England and Wales. The Home Office introduced a new timeliness target requiring certain asylum appeals to be heard within 24 weeks of lodging. […]
Certificate of Sponsorship UK: The Essential Guide
Certificate of Sponsorship UK: The Essential Guide A Certificate of Sponsorship UK is one of the most critical documents in any skilled worker visa application. Without it, a skilled worker visa application cannot proceed making it therefore an absolute legal requirement. Furthermore, both employers and workers must understand exactly how the CoS process works before […]
Graduate Route UK: What Every International Student Must Know
Graduate Route UK: What Every International Student Must Know The graduate route UK is one of the most valuable immigration options available to international students after completing their studies. Furthermore, it actively allows graduates to stay in the UK and work or look for work without needing a job offer in advance. Additionally, over 100,000 […]
Skilled Worker Visa Rejection UK: Grounds, Rights and How to Appeal
Skilled Worker Visa Rejection UK: Grounds, Rights and How to Appeal Receiving a skilled worker visa rejection in UK can feel overwhelming but fortunately it does not have to be the end of your journey. Thousands of applicants face refusal every year, often for reasons that are entirely challengeable. Understanding your legal rights after a […]
7 Year Child Rule UK: How to Secure Your Child’s Future in the UK
Understanding Your Lease UK: Key Terms Every Leaseholder Must Know The 7 year child rule UK gives children who have lived continuously in the UK for seven years a powerful legal route to settlement. It furthermore operates under Appendix Private Life of the UK Immigration Rules. Additionally, it actively recognises that removing a child who […]
Electronic Travel Authorisation UK: Your 2026 Legal Guide
Electronic Travel Authorisation UK: Your 2026 Legal Guide Electronic Travel Authorisation UK is a mandatory digital pre-travel permission introduced by the Home Office. It therefore applies to nationals from 85 visa-free countries who wish to enter the UK. Furthermore, full enforcement began on 25 February 2026 – meaning travel without one is no longer permitted. […]