Bringing a loved one to live with you or extending their rights to remain in the UK has often been a topic of much scrutiny.
The latest findings in a report released in May 2023 by the Office of National Statistics ONS confirmed net migration to the UK during the 12 month period March 2022 to March 2023 to be around 600,000. Around 67,000 of these were family visas. Most applicants were nationals of Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, the US and Nepal.
The procedural stages for application differ between countries and this can cause confusion. We have prepared guides to applying for UK visas from some of the most common countries we see applicants from.

Our Head of Family Migration, Amna Ashraf, has practiced in this area for over a decade. She is well regarded in the family migration practice as bringing ease to the process whilst maintaining her high success rate for clients based all over the world.
Amna and the team are on hand to help those who are already undergoing or preparing to embark on their immigration journey.
Please get in touch for more information, no matter where in the world you are currently based, and let’s discuss how we can help you and your family.

How to Apply for a UK Spouse Visa from Pakistan
We’ve written up this detailed guide that will walk you through the process of applying for a UK spouse visa from Pakistan.

A guide to applying for a UK spouse visa from India
How to successfully complete and submit a UK spouse visa from India.

UK VISA Options for US Citizens
Read our guide where we break down the UK visa options for US citizens that are available and their individual requirements.

Navigating the UK spouse visa application form: a guide for Nepalese residents
Check out this blog for a step-by-step guide on completing and submitting a UK spouse Visa application form for Nepalese residents.

A guide to the UK Family Visa application process from Australia
How to successfully complete and submit a UK family visa application form for Australian nationals.

A guide to applying for a partner visa from Turkey
All the information you need to know about applying for a partner visa from Turkey.

Applying for a UK partner visa as a Chinese citizen: A step-by-step guide
A step-by-step guide for Chinese nationals applying for a UK partner visa.

How to apply for a UK partner visa from South Africa
How to successfully complete and submit a UK partner visa from South Africa.
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