by Shwan Sharif | Oct 6, 2025 | News
Family Law Services At Descartes Solicitors, we appreciate that family matters often hold the greatest significance in our lives, while also presenting unique complexities. Our dedicated family department is committed to supporting you through every step, offering...
by Shwan Sharif | Oct 1, 2025 | News
Labour Plans Stricter Rules for Indefinite Leave to Remain Labour has announced plans to tighten the requirements for obtaining Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in the UK. The Secretary of State for the Home Department, Shabana Mahmood, outlined Labour’s plans, which...
by Shwan Sharif | Sep 30, 2025 | News
Closure of Appendix Family Reunion (Sponsors with Protection) The recent closure of the UK’s refugee family reunion route, Appendix Family Reunion (Sponsors with Protection), marks a significant shift in immigration policy. As of 04/09/ 2025, refugees who wish to...
by Shwan Sharif | Sep 4, 2025 | News
What is ILR, and why is it important? Indefinite Leave to Remain, or ILR, is an immigration status. It’s often called “settled status” and acts as your gateway to making the UK your permanent home. Getting an ILR means you no longer face immigration...
by Shwan Sharif | Sep 1, 2025 | News
In a significant shift in UK asylum policy, Home Secretary Yvette Cooper, announced today that all new applications under the dedicated refugee family reunion route will be temporarily suspended. This move forms part of a broader overhaul aimed at controlling...
by Shwan Sharif | Jul 3, 2025 | News
Changes to the Immigration Rules, Part 2 By: Tiffany Carpenter Just one week after the last changes to the Immigration Rules, which we discussed here, the government published yet more changes on 1 July 2025. The full statement and explanatory memorandum can be found...
