Expertly Managed UK Settlement Application for Mrs T

The Challenges Faced

Mrs T, a long-standing client, became eligible for UK settlement in 2024 based on her relationship with her British husband. As sole shareholders of a UK-registered company, they derived income through dividends and salary, requiring compliance with Appendix FM-SE, paragraph 9 of the Immigration Rules. The complexity arose from irregular dividend declarations and the need to provide extensive company documents alongside personal finances to prove sufficient joint income.

How Latitude Law Helped

We gathered and reviewed numerous company documents, including accounts and HMRC returns, and collaborated with Clarke Nicklin LLP to prepare a detailed earnings schedule aligned with company bank account outgoings. We demonstrated compliant joint income of nearly £400,000. When Mrs T failed to pass the Life in the UK test by the deadline, Associate Solicitor J.R. swiftly switched the application to an extension of stay.

The Outcome

Mrs T was granted further permission to stay in the UK. We are now preparing her permanent residence application, showcasing Latitude Law’s expertise in navigating complex financial arrangements and last-minute changes in high-stakes immigration cases.