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We might not think of professionals who perform in theatre, television and film as “creative workers” but this is how they are classified under the UK Border Agency’s (UKBA) Points Based System.  Strict rules apply as to employment of performing artistes and their entourages, and these rules have to be adhered to,...

The majority of those surveyed said they are in favour of retaining the right to work for dependents of highly skilled workers who come to the UK from outside the EU. The survey was conducted by campaign organisation Permits Foundation in order to inform its response to the Migration Advisory Committee’s (MAC) review of the...

In the last blog post entitled ‘Is Your Child Eligible for British Citizenship?’ we explored whether a child born in the UK can qualify as a British citizen and the routes available to register a child as a British citizen. In this post we will explore whether a child born outside the UK can qualify as a British...

Although Brexit took place on 31 January 2020, EU law (“direct EU legislation” and “EU-derived domestic legislation”) continued to apply in the UK for an 11-month period thereafter, known as the “transitional period”, which ended on 31 December 2020. Nonetheless, although now repealed, some aspects of EU law...

We are pleased to offer 3 immigration pupillages, commencing in April 2017, September 2017 and September 2018. About Us Richmond Chambers LLP is an award-winning innovative partnership of specialist immigration barristers. Practising from the heart of Covent Garden, our immigration barristers specialise in all aspects of...

Richmond Chambers is delighted to have been ‘Commended’ in the Legal Industry Pioneers category of the FT.com Innovative Lawyers Report 2014. For this year’s report and rankings, The Financial Times and RSG Consulting researched 188 law firms, legal service providers and in-house legal teams, interviewing and...

Dear Client, Despite the impact of the Coronavirus, we are still committed to providing you with the best possible service. We understand you may have concerns and questions about how the disruption caused by measures to combat the pandemic could affect the work we do for you. We have been closely following Government advice...

The UK Immigration Rules make provision for entrepreneurs with high growth potential businesses to apply to come to, or remain in, the UK under the Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa category, where they have received at least £50,000 in funding from a registered venture capital firm, a Department for International Trade (DIT) seed...

Since 9 July 2012, the Immigration Rules have required applicants seeking entry clearance or leave to remain in the UK as a partner (spouse, civil partner, fiancé(e) or unmarried partner) to provide evidence that that they meet a minimum financial threshold as part of their application. Section E-ECP.3.1 (for entry clearance...