Removal and deportation from the UK
You may sometimes read in the media about somebody being “deported” from the UK – ie being expelled from the country. The...Read More
Can Immigration Judges ask too many questions?
If your visa application is refused (for example a family or long residence visa) you may have the right to appeal before...Read More
Changes to Pre-Settled Status
Home Offices statistics tell us that 5.7 million people have taken advantage of the EU Settlement Scheme and hold either Settled Status...Read More
£29,000 Partner rule comes into effect
Earlier this month the £29,000 income requirement for sponsors under Appendix FM (family members) came into effect. The basic rule is now...Read More
Forthcoming immigration rules changes in April 2024
We have already warned readers about significant forthcoming changes in the immigration rules in April 2024, specifically a large increase in the...Read More
Unmarried partners – new definition
Unmarried partners – new definition Some will no doubt be pleased to learn that the Home Office has changed its definition of...Read More
Immigration financial increases and other changes – update
Immigration financial increases and other changes – update As we have already informed readers, the Immigration Health Surcharge is going to increase...Read More
Immigration Health Surcharge to rise on 6 February
As we informed you a while ago in our blog, the Government has made the decision to substantially increase the Immigration Health...Read More
Drastic changes to the immigration rules – stop press news
Drastic changes to the immigration rules – stop press news Last month we reported on forthcoming drastic changes to the immigration rules,...Read More
Forthcoming drastic changes to the immigration rules
Forthcoming drastic changes to the immigration rules One of the arguments in the long-running Brexit debate was that by being in the...Read More
Returning residents rule
The Home Office has finally consolidated the immigration rules about “returning residents”, ie migrants who previously held settlement but who have lost...Read More
Overstaying rules changed – rejected applications
The Home Office has made a subtle change to the rules about overstaying which is advantageous for some migrants. This change relates...Read More
Settlement Visa based on Domestic abuse / violence
If you hold a partner visa and if you are experiencing significant abuse and/or violence from your settled partner you may be...Read More