ILR 10-Year Rule 2026: What Indian Nationals Must Know

ILR 10-Year Rule 2026: What Indian Nationals Must Know

May 8, 2026

ILR 10-Year Rule 2026
What Indian Nationals in the UK Must Prepare For Now

British Nationality & UK Settlement Visa | 8 min Read

Important Notice – April 2026
The ILR earned settlement reforms described in this article are proposed changes, not yet in force. The UK Home Secretary has publicly confirmed that implementation is

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UK Family Visa 2026: Complete Guide to Apply, Extend or Switch

April 21, 2026

UK Family Visa 2026: Complete Guide to Apply, Extend or Switch

– UK Spouse Visa Consultant in India | 6 min Read

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Introduction

Securing a visa to live with your loved ones should not be a guessing game, yet the UK granted 67,000 family-related visas in 2025 – a notable 22% drop

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April 2026 UK Visa Fee Increases: How It Impacts Indian Businesses & Families

March 27, 2026

April 2026 UK Visa Fee Increases: How It Impacts Indian Businesses & Families

UK Immigration Law firm | 4 min Read

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Introduction – UK visa fee increases 2026

The UK Home Office has announced a new round of immigration and nationality fee changes set to take effect on 8 April 2026. With

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ILR After Spouse Visa UK

December 26, 2025

ILR After Spouse Visa UK:
Your Pathway to Settlement

– UK Spouse Visa Consultant in India | 4 min Read

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Introduction

If you’re living in the UK on a Spouse or Partner visa, you’ve likely wondered, “When can I finally call the UK my permanent home?” For many, Indefinite Leave to Remain

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UK Business Visa Route- Self Sponsorship

December 11, 2025

UK Business Visa Route- Self Sponsorship:
A Pathway for International Expansion

4 min Read

– UK Self Sponsorship Route Consultant in India – Mumbai, Delhi & Bengaluru

In this article we have covered these important points:

Introduction

The UK is very popular right now for business owners from India. This includes entrepreneurs and professionals looking

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Dual-Jurisdiction Solicitor’s Journey: India to UK Practice

December 9, 2025

From a Law Student in India to a Solicitor Across Two Jurisdictions – A Journey of Grit, Growth & Global Practice

UK Visa and Immigration Consultant in India & UK | 3 min Read

In this article we have covered these important points:

Introduction

When I completed my law degree in India, I carried one

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UK Domestic Violence ILR

By Falguni Parekh

November 24, 2025

UK Domestic Violence ILR:
Can I Stay in the UK if My Marriage Ends Due to Domestic Abuse?

– UK Spouse Visa Consultant in India | 4 min Read

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Introduction

At The SmartMove2UK, we regularly support individuals who arrive in the UK on a Spouse Visa full of hope – only to

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UK Earned Settlement Reform: Longer ILR Pathways 2026

November 21, 2025

Planning a Move to the UK?
Here’s How the 2026 Earned Settlement Reform Could Reshape Your ILR Pathway

– British Nationality & UK Settlement Visa | 6 min Read

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Overview: A Turning Point in UK Settlement Policy

The UK Government’s 20 November 2025 consultation introduces the Earned Settlement framework – an overhaul

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UK Spouse Visa: The 3-Month Payslip Rule Explained

November 19, 2025

UK Spouse Visa:
The 3-Month Payslip Rule Explained (2025 Update)

– UK Spouse Visa Consultant in India | 4 min Read

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Introduction

Applying for a UK Spouse visa means showing you and your partner have enough money to support yourselves. But what if you recently changed jobs, or don’t (yet) have six

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UK Visit Visa for Parents: Your Real-World Companion for 2025