Dependent on visa for permanent residence ILR: 3 break points to avoid waiting for 5 years in vain
You can also get permanent residence in the UK independently depending on the visa ILR, but 3 breakpoints will make you wait for 5 years in vain
Conveyancing process for buying a house in the UK: Visa applicants should avoid these 5 major pitfalls
The whole process of buying a house in the UK for visa holders: Source funds, non-resident stamp duty and Conveyancing pitfall avoidance guide
New UK data protection rules come into effect: 3 steps to complain about misuse of personal information
DUAA’s new regulations just came into effect on June 19, teaching you 3 steps to complain to companies about data abuse and claim compensation according to law.
New rules for permanent residence in the UK: Skilled Worker 5 years becomes 10 years, high salary can accelerate
The Skilled Worker path to permanent residence in the UK welcomes the reform of "earned settlement", and 10 years will become the new benchmark. High salary may accelerate the acquisition of ILR
What should you do if your employer with a British visa fails to pay Pension/Tax: 3 steps to protect your rights
Employer missed payment of pension or personal tax? Check pay stubs, apply for TPR, and find ACAS. Three steps to recover without delaying permanent residence.
Buying a house for British visa holders: full analysis of stamp duty surcharge + non-resident tax
For British visa holders buying a house, the 2% non-resident surcharge, 5% stamp duty and 60-day CGT declaration will be explained in one go.
What to do if your UK visa is laid off: 60-day grace period to keep permanent residence
Don’t panic if your work permit is laid off: practical steps to change employers within the 60-day curtailment grace period, maintain continuous residence and ILR permanent residence.
What to do in a car accident in the UK: A complete analysis of car insurance and claims law
Don’t panic after a car accident in the UK: a complete guide to reporting a car accident, making insurance claims, personal injury claims and dealing with uninsured perpetrators
British permanent residence BN(O) visa: get ILR in 5 years, 180 days red line and key points of the new policy
BN(O) visa 5 years to get permanent residence in the UK ILR, 180 days exit red line, English and new policies
Council Tax exemption for British visa holders: student exemption and permanent residence benefit red line
How can British visa holders obtain the Council Tax student exemption without stepping on the public welfare red line for permanent residence?
British permanent residence will be invalidated after leaving the country for more than 2 years: full analysis of ILR re-entry rules
British permanent residence ILR will automatically expire after leaving the country for more than 2 years, and you need to apply for a return visa to the UK. A complete review of re-entry rules in the eVisa era.
Visa holders transfer overseas funds to the UK: 3-step compliance declaration, don’t let money get stuck in the bank
When visa holders remit money from overseas to the UK, which ones are subject to tax and which are not? Compliance declaration and bank due diligence
UK permanent residence ILR application fee rises to £3226 in 2026: full analysis of IHS and accelerated channels
From April 2026, the fee for permanent residence in the UK will rise to £3226, while the fee for IHS will still be £1035. The total cost is calculated in one penny.
What to do if your UK rental deposit is withheld: 3-step free rights protection to get your deposit back
The UK rental deposit has been withheld, and there are 3 steps to recover it through free arbitration using the TDP Deposit Protection Plan.
UK Wills and Inheritance: Visa holders don’t have a will, and their partners won’t get a cent
Without a will, your cohabiting partner will not get anything, and your spouse may not get everything either: A guide to avoiding inheritance pitfalls in the UK
What to do if you encounter domestic violence on a UK visa: emergency asylum and permanent residence ILR independent status self-help
Don’t tolerate domestic violence while holding a British visa: from calling the police, protection orders, to permanent residence with ILR independent status, this article explains the self-help path and help hotline.
British NHS prescription fees and GP registration: legal instructions for visa holders to see a doctor
How much does NHS prescription cost in the UK, GP registration does not depend on visa status, full analysis of how Chinese people in the UK can save money and avoid pitfalls when seeing a doctor.
British permanent residence BN(O) visa: 5+1 to get ILR, is the 5-year path still there under the New Deal?
BN(O) visa takes 5 years to get permanent residence in the UK ILR, can the five-year path of earned settlement be preserved under the new policy? Full analysis of key conditions
UK visa and driving license renewal: How long can a foreign driving license be issued and when should it be renewed?
How long can a foreign driving license be issued in the UK? Which countries can be changed directly and when is it necessary to take the British driving license test, with key points for identity proof
British permanent residence ILR: How dependent visa holders can obtain permanent residence independently
Applying for permanent residence in the UK for dependent visa holders: 5-year independent path, self-protection on relationship breakdown and 180-day actuarial calculation
Don’t panic if BRP is lost/expired: eVisa switches to the entire emergency self-rescue process
What should I do if BRP is lost, expired or transferred to eVisa? An article explaining reissue, share code and emergency entry
British permanent residence ILR new policy: 5 years changed to 10 years, will existing visa holders be retroactively
British permanent residence ILR plans to extend the 5-year threshold to 10 years, which will be implemented in the autumn, and the transitional protection has not yet been finalized
British labor contract disputes: Acas free mediation + arbitration self-help full process
Was your UK job contract withheld or fired? Acas free mediation and arbitration help you protect your rights
Do British visa holders have to pay to see a doctor? A complete analysis of IHS and permanent residence’s right to medical treatment
Do Chinese people in the UK have to pay to watch NHS? IHS, permanent residence status and the right to free medical treatment are explained clearly in this article