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Mansur (immigration adviser's failings: Article 8) Bangladesh [2018] UKUT 00274 (IAC)

In Mansur (immigration adviser’s failings: Article 8) Bangladesh [2018] UKUT 00274 (IAC) Mr Justice Lane considered the question of the relevance of a previous legal representative’s shortcomings to...

Upper Tribunal again emphasises the importance of Home Office Guidance

In the recent case of SF and others (Guidance, post-2014 Act) Albania [2017] UKUT 00120 (IAC), the Upper Tribunal has emphasised the importance of Tribunals considering relevant Home Office Guidance if pertinent...

Overstayers: what about my partner’s children?

Those who have overstayed and want to regularise their stay on the basis of their relationship with a partner in the UK have to show that there would be ‘insurmountable obstacles’ to their family life continuing...

EU citizenship should not be for sale says European Parliament

The European Parliament has passed a resolution on what it sees as the problem of some member states introducing schemes which, either directly or indirectly, result in the sale of EU citizenship to third-country...

UK immigration policy could deter many students

An interesting new poll commissioned by think tank IPPR suggests that not being able to stay and work after completing studies in the UK is becoming a real issue for overseas students. The poll by Ipsos MORI questioned...

Proposals to improve documentation at the border

The Home Office has launched a new consultation to reduce the number of passengers arriving in the UK without proper travel documentation. Each year, thousands of undocumented passengers are stopped by...

Representative of overseas business visa – sole representative visa

Representatives of overseas businesses may apply for leave to enter with a view to establishing a commercial presence in the UK by operating a registered branch or wholly owned subsidiary company. Entry clearance...

Temporary concession for Syrians announced

The UKBA has today announced that from 15 October 2012, Syrian nationals with temporary permission to stay in the UK will have more ways to extend their stay in the UK.

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.

Azia (proof of misconduct by judge) [2012] UKUT 00096 (IAC)

A party alleging misconduct by a judge needs to prove it; Parties and their representatives need to ensure that the evidence is collected while memories are fresh; Permission to call evidence before the...

Miah and others v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2012] EWCA Civ 261

In this case, the Court of Appeal discussed whether or not there is a 'near miss principle' in Article 8 cases.

Changes to immigration rules

A package of measures designed to drive forward radical reforms to the immigration system and ensure the UK attracts only the brightest and best migrants has been laid in Parliament. the closure of the post-study...