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UK Settlement Applications From Pakistan are Delayed

UK Settlement Applications From Pakistan are Delayed

United Kingdom Border Agency has announced that the processing times for UK settlement applications submitted in Pakistan are increased due to increased number of applications received. The global customer service standard for deciding the majority of the settlement applications is 12 weeks and all the applications are decided within 24 weeks. Although the applicants of [...]

UK is Making Forced Marriage Criminal Offence

United Kingdom (UK) Prime Minister David Cameron unveiled his government’s plan to make it a criminal offence to force someone to marry without consent in England and Wales. The British Prime Minister said, “Forced marriage is abhorrent and is little more than slavery. To force anyone into marriage against their will is simply wrong and [...]

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UK Announces Changes to Family Sponsorship

United Kingdom (UK) is changing the Immigration Rules for non-European Economic Area citizens who seek admission or continue to stay in the country through the family migration option. The new immigration rule changes are to combat the issue of sham marriages, alleviate the financial burden on the taxpayers and reduce the immigration levels to desired [...]

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