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Jul 19
Success Story Transfer of leave application granted 10 year partner route

Success Story: Transfer of leave application granted – 10-year partner route to 5 year- partner route

Our specialist immigration team comprising of both solicitors and barristers recently received the wonderful news that our client’s (the Applicant) application for a transfer of leave has been granted. The Applicant was applying to switch from the 10-year partner to the 5-year partner route. In our initial consultation, we advised... read more →
Jul 16
UK Indefinite Leave to Remain

Everything you need to know about UK Indefinite Leave to Remain

Indefinite Leave to Remain allows migrants to settle in the UK following being in the country on another visa or visas for a certain period of time (or in certain circumstances without lawful and valid leave to remain in the UK). Settlement means being able to live in the UK... read more →
Jul 15
Tier 2 Sponsor Duties

Tier 2 Sponsor Duties for Tier 2 Sponsor Licence holders

Employers in the United Kingdom who wish to employ overseas workers from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland must apply for a Tier 2 Sponsor Licence. Once an employer has secured a Tier 2 Sponsor Licence there are a number of Tier 2 Sponsor Duties that must be... read more →
Jul 11
Tier 5 Youth Mobility Scheme Visa

All you need to know about the Tier 5 Youth Mobility Scheme Visa

The Tier 5 Youth Mobility Scheme Visa is a visa route open to young people in participating countries which allows them to come to the UK to work, study, or enjoy life in the UK. The Youth Mobility Scheme is a Points Based System application and there are a certain... read more →
Jul 04
Tier 2 Genuine Vacancy Requirement

Court of Appeal rules that Home Office Tier 2 Genuine Vacancy requirement is irrational in R (Suny) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2019] EWCA Civ 1019

In the recent Court of Appeal case of R (Suny) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2019] EWCA 1019, it was held that the Secretary of State made an irrational decision in determining that the job vacancy available to the Appellant was not genuine. This case highlights the... read more →
Jul 01
Representative of Overseas Business

Applying for indefinite leave to remain as a representative of an overseas business

The representative of an overseas business visa is an attractive visa for overseas businesses looking to establish a business presence in the United Kingdom as it offers a number of benefits including the option of applying for indefinite leave to remain after 5 years.  The representative of an overseas business... read more →
Jun 26
UK Visit Visa Success Story

UK Visit Visa Success Story

We have recently received the exciting news that our client (“the Applicant”) has been granted entry clearance to the UK as a visitor. The Applicant instructed us having previously applied without legal assistance and therefore without a proper understanding of the UK’s Immigration Rules which resulted in the previous application being... read more →
Jun 25
UK Ancestry visa Indefinite Leave to Remain

Applying for indefinite leave to remain on the basis of the UK Ancestry Visa

If you are currently on a UK Ancestry visa you should consider applying for indefinite leave to remain (settled status) to enjoy the benefits available to settled persons in the United Kingdom. You can apply for indefinite leave to remain on the basis of UK Ancestry after spending 5 years... read more →
Jun 21
Guidance for Hiring a Tier 4 International Student

Guidance for Hiring a Tier 4 International Student

It is common for students across the UK to have part-time jobs whilst they are studying and during summer and holiday time the need for temporary workers increases. It is not just settled workers that can fill these positions, but also roles can be fulfilled by an International Student.  It... read more →
Jun 20
Indefinite Leave to Remain Long Residency Best Immigration Lawyers London

Success: Indefinite Leave to Remain Long Residency appeal allowed at First Tier Tribunal

We recently received the exciting news that our client (the Applicant’s) appeal at the first tier tribunal was allowed. This means that the Home Office will be directed to grant the Applicant indefinite leave to remain. The Applicant’s indefinite leave to remain application was refused on the grounds that the... read more →
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