UK Dependant Visa Holders: Your Rights After Domestic Violence

Empowering Victims: With The Migrant Victims of Domestic Abuse Concession

Suppose you are in the UK on a Dependant Visa, and your partner holds a Work Visa or Business Visa. In that case, you might be concerned that ending your relationship would result in the termination of your permission to stay in the UK. However, a recent amendment to the UK immigration rules provides those […]

UK Re-Entry Pathway Now Available in 2024 for Overseas Victims of Domestic Violence

A photo of an immigration solicitor explaining the new re-entry pathway in 2024 for overseas victims of domestic violence, namely the Appendix Victim of Domestic Violence (VDA) at Axis Solicitors Birmingham office.

On December 7, 2023, the introduction of the new Appendix Victim of Domestic Abuse (VDA) was announced, becoming effective as of January 31, 2024. The Home Office, through its Statement of Changes, introduced the Appendix VDA as part of a sweeping overhaul designed to provide improved protection for those affected by domestic abuse, in particular, […]