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Policy Change for Extended Family Members of UK-based EU Citizens

As has been set out in previous articles, some extended family members of UK resident EU citizens may no longer make applications to remain in or join their family members in the UK under the EU Settlement Scheme.  However...

How to Apply for an International Sportsperson Visa

If you are an elite sportsperson or qualified sports coach, over the age of 16, and wanting to enter the UK, the International Sportsperson visa route may be of interest to you.  You will need to be recognised...

Oral Evidence From Abroad in the Immigration Tribunal

When can the First Tier Immigration Tribunal hear oral evidence from abroad? When the foreign state, from where oral evidence is to be taken, says so. Or rather, when the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office...

Tier 1 Entrepreneur ILR, Covid & Continuous Residence

In accordance with the current Immigration Rules and the Entrepreneur Guidance, entrepreneurs are unable to settle as Tier 1 Entrepreneurs in the five year route if the Covid pandemic has made them be out of the...

Early Settlement Concession for Young People in the UK

In this post, we look at the recent change in Home Office policy which welcomes young people who were born or brought up in the UK without immigration status to apply for early settlement. The old rule – which...

Criminality, Serious Harm & Immigration Decisions

When making an application for entry clearance or leave to remain (permission to stay) in the UK, migrants must meet various suitability requirements and must show that their application does not fall for refusal...

Start-up & Innovator Visas: What Is a Good Business Idea?

In order to qualify for a UK Start-up or Innovator visa you will need to have a business idea that is innovative, viable and scalable. This is initially required at the endorsement stage; a letter of endorsement...

Minister of Religion Visa: Guidance for Religious Organisations

Much like applicants in the Skilled Worker route are sponsored by businesses who hold valid sponsor licences, the new T2 Minister of Religion Visa route enables applicants aged 18 or over to be sponsored as ministers...

New Requirements for Sole Representative Visa ILR

In the recent changes to the Immigration Rules on 6 October 2021, the Secretary of State drastically changed the requirements for representatives of an overseas business to qualify for indefinite leave to remain.  These...

Retention of residence rights in the event of divorce following domestic violence (X v Belgian State)

In X v Belgian State, Case 390/19, the Grand Chamber of the Court of Justice updated its position on when it is possible for a third-country national (TCN) victim of spousal domestic violence to retain rights following...

Comprehensive Sickness Insurance After Permanent Residence

Prior to the UK’s exit from the EU, EEA nationals who lived in the UK in accordance with the Immigration (European Economic Area) Regulations 2016 (“the Regulations”) for a continuous period of five...

A First Look at the Global Business Mobility Route

The Home Office has announced that a new Global Business Mobility route will launch in Spring 2022. Consolidating the Intra-Company Transfer visa, the Intra-Company Graduate Trainee visa, the Sole...