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Jan 17
EU Settlement Scheme

Brexit Update: EU Settlement Scheme Developments

In the news this week there have been several updates and statistics in relation to the EU Settlement Scheme and the future of EU nationals in the UK post-Brexit. From our own experience, it also appears that there are increasing delays in receiving decisions on EU Settled Status and Pre-Settled... read more →
Jan 13
Ancestry Lawyers London

Success Story: Ancestry Indefinite Leave to Remain granted

We received some delightful news in the busy Christmas period that our clients Ancestry indefinite leave to remain applications were granted. This was a significant victory because there were notable complexities in the applications. In particular, the Applicants had excessive absences from the UK. The Applicants paid an extra fee... read more →
Jan 10
UK Immigration Appeal

Top tips for winning a UK Immigration Appeal

The UK is well-known for having one of the strictest immigration systems in the world, especially over the last decade. The Tories’ Hostile Environment Policy and manifesto pledge to reduce the UK’s net migration to less than 100,000 as well as the UK’s complex Immigration Rules are the main reasons... read more →
Jan 06

Can a Tier 4 Student switch to a Tier 2 General Work visa from within the UK?

As a Tier 4 Student, you can apply to switch to a Tier 2 General Work visa without having to leave the United Kingdom once your studies come to an end. The Tier 2 General Work visa is a route which enables employers in the United Kingdom to hire suitable... read more →
Dec 30
Tier 2

Success Story: Entry Clearance Tier 2 (General) and Tier 2 (Child Dependent) Visas Granted

Just before the Christmas holiday period, we received the wonderful news that our client (“the Applicant”) was granted his Entry Clearance Tier 2 (General) visa. It was in fact a double celebration as his daughter, who had applied at the same time as a Tier 2 (Child Dependent), was also... read more →
Dec 17
Points Based System

Brexit Update: Will there be a new points based system for Immigration post 31 January 2020?

Following the Conservative party’s landslide victory in last week’s General Election, there have been further questions about the future of the current immigration system in the UK. The Home Secretary has previously suggested that the UK may introduce an Australian style point based immigration system which will replace the current... read more →
Dec 13
December 2019 General Election

Conservatives Win December 2019 General Election: What this means for Brexit and EU nationals

It’s 13 December 2019 and the result of the December 2019 General Election is in. It has been confirmed that Boris Johnson and the Conservative Party are still in power, with a large majority of 364 seats. The Prime Minister’s slogan throughout the election campaign was to “get Brexit done”,... read more →
Dec 12
Success Story: Spouse Indefinite leave to remain granted

Success Story: Spouse Indefinite leave to remain granted

We received some delightful news that our client (the Applicant’s) spouse indefinite leave to remain application was successful; despite a short delay from the Home Office. The Applicant opted to use the 24 super priority visa service as he needed proof of immigration status for his employer. Despite paying for... read more →
Dec 11
Immigration Bail Application

Top tips for submitting an Immigration Bail Application

Immigration detention in the UK has a notoriously bad reputation and it is a place one would not want to avoid. There are many reasons why a migrant may find themselves in Immigration detention, but there are certain circumstances where an individual may be entitled to Immigration Bail. An Immigration... read more →
Dec 03
UK Standard Visitor Visa

Overcoming UK Standard Visitor Visa Refusals

In recent times the Home Office has been accused of unjustly refusing UK Standard Visitor visa applications from those from particular regions. In particular, according to some practitioners, Applicants applying from Africa, middle-east and the Indian sub-continent are more likely to have their applications refused. Whilst there are claims that... read more →
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