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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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International Students Cancel Trips as US Cracks Down on Visas

If you’re an international student in the United States (US) and planning a summer trip, whether it’s back home or just across state lines, it might be time to reconsider. New immigration policies introduced by the Trump administration are making it much easier for international students to lose their legal status in the US, and…
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Travel Alert: UK Government Issues New Advice for India and Pakistan

Tensions between India and Pakistan are escalating after India launched missile strikes on May 7, 2025. India said the strikes were in response to an earlier attack in April that killed several Indian tourists.  Pakistan condemned the strikes as a “blatant act of war,” claiming dozens of civilians were killed. Its defence minister has promised…
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UK May Tighten Visa Rules for Some Nationalities

The UK government is considering stricter visa rules for people from countries where applicants are more likely to overstay or apply for asylum after arriving legally. According to a report in The Times, the Home Office may make it harder for people from countries such as Pakistan, Nigeria, and Sri Lanka to get work or…
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