In our recent post “New grounds for visa refusal” we explained how the “grounds for refusal” section of the UK Immigration Rules can prevent a... Read More
The UK Immigration Rules had a significant shake-up in December 2020. A lot of the changes were just to do with structure and nomenclature but... Read More
Some immigration applications, if refused, attract the right to Administrative Review. Administrative review is a process whereby a UKVI officer – either in the UK... Read More
It hardly needs to be said that visa applications are expensive, and rising. There is the visa application fee itself (in many cases over £1,000)... Read More
Surinder Singh route It is generally the case that European free movement law does not always benefit EEA nationals in their own country. For example,... Read More
Confusion and relief for ten-year long residence applicants There is a provision in the immigration rules that enables a migrant who has been in the... Read More
Some people might think that applying for a UK visitor visa is easy or straightforward, but this may not be good advice. The requirements are... Read More
Tier 2/Skilled Worker ICT: switching rules and cooling off period When the “new” points-based system comes into effect on 1 January 2021 the current Tier... Read More
On 1 January 2021 a new points-based system will come into place, and the Tier 2 scheme will be rebranded the “Skilled Workers” scheme. The... Read More
A partner visa application could be an application made by a spouse, civil partner, unmarried partner, fiancé(e) or prospective civil partner to join or remain... Read More
Do you need a lawyer to help you with your spouse/civil partner/unmarried partner visa application? It’s a fair question. This application is already very expensive... Read More
The Home Secretary some time ago announced a new points-based system visa category, which will open on 1 January 2021. As she reminds us, on... Read More
As we reported last month, the British Government has promised to provide a dedicated visa route to the UK for British Nationals (Overseas) from Hong... Read More
The Representative of an Overseas Business visa scheme is very useful for businesses situated outside the EEA which have no business presence in the UK... Read More
British National (Overseas) Status and Hong Kong As we learn from the media, the British Government is going to offer a route to settlement and... Read More
Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) & Settlement for spouses and partners in the UK The non-EEA spouse or partner of a person who has sufficiently... Read More
How is coronavirus affecting UK immigration? The Covid-19 coronavirus has really messed up UK immigration, as indeed it has a lot of things. For a... Read More
Tier 1 Entrepreneur and points-based system – evidential problems The Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa scheme is not yet dead but it is not very well:... Read More
Today UK Government has announced Post Study Work Visa for International students once they have completed their Degree programmes in the UK. Students completing their... Read More