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UK Fiancé Visa Made Simple: Requirements, Process & Tips

The UK Fiancé Visa (also known as the Fiancée Visa or Proposed Civil Partner Visa) allows someone from outside the UK to come and marry their British partner or someone settled in the UK. Someone with settled status is considered a permanent resident in the UK and can stay without any immigration time restrictions. Unlike…
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Cyprus Set to Join Schengen Area in 2026

Cyprus is on track to join the Schengen Area by 2026, marking a major milestone in the island nation’s integration into the European Union.  President Nikos Christodoulides confirmed the target date, outlining Cyprus’ final push to meet the technical, legal, and operational requirements needed for accession to the Schengen Zone, a core pillar of EU…
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UK To Cut Graduate Visa from 2 Years to 18 Months

The UK government is reducing the length of the Graduate Route visa from two years to 18 months.  The UK government has unveiled a new immigration white paper, introducing stricter rules across all major visa categories, including student, work, and family routes. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pledged tougher enforcement and a sharp reduction in…
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US Travellers Warned: Stay Alert in the UK

The US State Department has issued a Level 2 travel advisory for the United Kingdom, urging Americans to exercise increased caution due to the ongoing threat of terrorism. According to the advisory, terrorist attacks in the UK could happen without warning, especially in busy areas like: There is also a specific warning about potential violence…
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UK Spouse Visa in 2025: Income, English Test & More

A UK Spouse Visa, also known as a partner visa or marriage visa, allows eligible foreign nationals to live in the UK with their partner if that partner is a British citizen or someone settled in the UK (for example, someone with Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) or EU Settled Status). Simply being married to…
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Will the US–UK Trade Deal Change How You Travel?

On May 8, the United States and the United Kingdom announced a new trade agreement called the US-UK Economic Prosperity Deal (EPD). The deal aims to strengthen national security and support businesses in both countries, according to the White House. This announcement came shortly after former President Trump introduced a 10% baseline tariff on all…
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