A successful application for a Skilled Worker visa UK depends heavily on satisfying the strict "genuine vacancy" requirement. Many employers assume that simply assigning a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) guarantees success, but the Home Office routinely scrutinises the financial health, turnover, business size, and hiring processes of smaller companies and start-ups.

The debate over whether the Government can deport Shabir Ahmed has been clouded by confusion, selective references to legislation, and a decade of missed opportunities. Ministers have repeatedly suggested their hands are tied by the Immigration Act 1971 — yet a closer look at the law reveals that this claim may be fundamentally flawed. This blog breaks down the legal detail the Government appears to have missed, and why failing to act could undermine the fairness and integrity of the entire deportation system.

Latitude Law provides expert guidance on navigating voluntary DNA testing to support UK immigration and appeal cases. While testing cannot be compelled, it serves as highly persuasive evidence when civil records are unavailable or disputed. Learn how to meet strict Home Office procedural rules and utilise approved laboratories effectively.

Learn more about the costs of applying for UK settlement with Latitude Law, your UK visa specialists. Here is a breakdown of all costs.

As a recent graduate or somebody expecting to graduate soon, you need to know your upcoming visa options to stay in the UK. Find out more with our guide.

Learn more about your options when visiting the UK as an EU citizen with Latitude Law. How long can you stay? What else can you do as a permitted visitor?

International surrogacy presents a rewarding but legally complex route to parenthood. Navigating the UK’s legal framework, including essential Parental Orders and immigration rules for bringing your child home, requires meticulous planning. We provide specialist expertise to manage these multi-jurisdictional challenges, offering the professional guidance needed to secure your family’s future with confidence and legal clarity. Read our guest post from expert Nichola Bright, partner in the family law team at Myerson Solicitors.

A significant number of Innovator Founder visa ideas look strong at first glance, a clear concept, a defined market, a structured plan, yet still fall short at endorsement. This is rarely about the idea itself. More often, it reflects gaps in how Innovator Founders demonstrate innovation, evidence, and deliverability in practice. From inside the assessment process, consistent patterns emerge: promising ideas that are not clearly differentiated, insufficiently evidenced, or not convincingly executable. Read the insightful tips from our guest author George Levy from UK Innovator.