A query about yacht crew working in UK waters. The "seamen" exemption seems to cover paid non-EEA crew arriving to take part in an international yachting event out of a UK harbour. But does a non-EEA crew member need a work permit for work confined to the harbour (such as rigging), or for crewing a ...

I am assisting a lady making an application for a visa as a Retired Person of Independent Means. As far as I can see, she does not require a sponsor for this category, although several UK residents will provide statements to assist her in establishing her "close connection". She is filling in the on...

What happens if a person on a spouse visa overstays? Does it affect whether they can apply for FLR or ILR once they have been married and in the UK 2 years? Or is it a case of having to make an out-of-country application? Lots of questions... I can't quite draw the answers from the IND rules, which ...

Many thanks for that. I will consider the discrimination angle, but it's useful to know that the ILR provisions are so clear once the 2 years are up. This may help. I can't think why a 3 year period would be specified - is this a common period for people to be given leave for under any other provisi...

First post - what a useful resource! FLR based on a civil partnership is usually for 2 years. Is there any point supplying additional information to the HO to ask for FLR to be given for 3 years where a job offer specifies that applicants must have 3 years leave to remain? Is it best to include the ...