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Court of Justice Rules on UK EEA Family Permit Provisions

The Court of Justice of the European Union has recently given its ruling in a case that questioned the UK’s EEA family permit provisions.Contact Us

Home Office appeals decision on family income threshold

The Home Office has announced that it is appealing against a recent High Court judgment on minimum income threshold for people sponsoring family members to live in the UK. Changes to family migration rules, including...

Summary of key changes to family migration Immigration Rules on 9 July 2012

The UK Border Agency has recently announced a series of changes to the Immigration Rules concerning UK immigration applications made by family members. Most of these changes will come into force on 9 July 2012.

Making immigration work for Britain

The creation of a sustainable selective immigration system that encourages the brightest and best to come to the UK has been reaffirmed by Immigration Minister Damian Green.

Forced marriage rules unlawful, says Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has issued a landmark ruling, confirming that the ban on the entry into the UK for settlement of foreign spouses or civil partners, unless both parties are aged 21 or over, is unlawful.

Law Society criticises family immigration proposals

Responding to the UK Border Agency consultation on family migration, the Law Society has raised concerns about government proposals aimed at preventing ‘sham’ or forced marriages and abuse of the family immigration route.

Reforming family migration

The Immigration Minister Damian Green has reaffirmed the importance of tackling abuse of the family migration route, and promoting better community integration for those who come to live permanently in the UK. Define...