Born before 1983 to a British mother? A little-known correction to historical nationality law may entitle you to register as a British citizen - with no Home Office application fee, no residence requirement and no need to have ever lived in the UK

Refusal rates have risen sharply in some markets this year. Here is how genuine students, and the agents who support them, can still put forward a strong, credible UK student visa application.

The UK's schools are known the world over, and if you're planning a place for your child, now is the time to prepare the visa. Here is my parent's guide to the Child Student visa, from finances to guardianship.

Bank statements are one of the most important parts of a UK visitor visa application. The Home Office is not just looking at your balance - it is looking at whether your finances make sense.

There is no magic bank balance for a UK visitor visa. The real question is whether your proposed trip is affordable, credible and properly evidenced.

A UK sponsor can help support a visitor visa application, but sponsorship does not guarantee approval. The applicant must still prove they are a genuine visitor.

An invitation letter can support a UK visitor visa application, but it does not guarantee approval. Here's what it should include and how to use it properly.

Visiting family is one of the most common reasons for applying for a UK visitor visa, but the Home Office will still expect the application to be credible, affordable and temporary.

A visitor visa refusal is frustrating, but it does not always mean the end of the road. The key is understanding why the application failed before deciding what to do next.