by Ryan Rennison | Dec 1, 2025 | Family Dependency, News, UK Birth Rights, UK Work Permit, Unique Visas Available, Visas
The UK Government has officially opened a 12-week public consultation on a major overhaul of its settlement (ILR) system. The headline proposal:5-year ILR routes could be replaced with a 10-year baseline — and in some cases, 15 years. Nothing has changed yet.But the... 
by Ryan Rennison | Nov 24, 2025 | Family Dependency, News, SA2UK, UK Work Permit, Unique Visas Available, Visas
The UK Updated the Rules. We Decoded Them. With the UK Government reviewing and reshaping how long-term settlement works, many South Africans have been left wondering what these changes mean for their plans. Let’s make this clear upfront: **Yes, the rules changed. No,... 
by Ryan Rennison | Nov 21, 2025 | Expats, Family Dependency, Move Up, News, SA2UK, Student Visas, UK Birth Rights, UK Work Permit, Unique Visas Available, Visas
Enter while it’s quiet. Settle smart. Over the past few weeks, the UK has quietly pushed through one of the biggest immigration shifts in more than a decade: a move toward 10-year settlement routes becoming the new norm for many migrants. At exactly the same time, the... 
by Ryan Rennison | Nov 17, 2025 | Family Dependency, Jobs in the UK, Move Up, News, UK Work Permit, Visas
Still Worth It — And 2025 Proves It The data from 2025 shows a clear truth: South Africans are still in demand, the UK still can’t fill key roles, and 2026 is shaping up to be a prime year to make the move. 2025 wasn’t pretty — but it told a very useful story Ignore... 
by Ryan Rennison | Nov 3, 2025 | Family Dependency, Move Up, News, Student Visas, UK Birth Rights, UK Visitor and Transit Visas, UK Work Permit, Unique Visas Available, Visas
CAPE TOWN — 3 November 2025A UK visa refusal can feel like the end of the road — but for many South Africans, it’s actually a second chance waiting to be handled correctly. According to Move Up, a leading South African immigration consultancy specialising in UK visas,... 
by Ryan Rennison | Sep 8, 2025 | Family Dependency, News, UK Work Permit, Visas
📌 Cape Town, South Africa – Move Up Immigration Consulting When it comes to UK Family Visas, you don’t get endless chances. A refused Settlement Visa is more than just a temporary setback — it can change your family’s future. Here’s why refusals are so costly: Time...