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UK visa outsourcing criticised by immigration lawyers
By Richmond Chambers -

The French provider Sopra Steria has been criticised for its handling of UK visa applications for migrants already living and working in the UK.  Some people are at risk of being removed, as they have found it difficult...

 to book appointments and Sopra Steria employees have been unable to offer correct information.  Furthermore, many applicants have to travel considerable distances to access the facilities. About UK...

New UK Visa and Immigration Application Process
By Georgina Griggs - Immigration Barrister

New UK Visa and Immigration Application Process From November 2018, the Home Office will be introducing a new UK visa and immigration application process for in-country immigration applications promising an intuitive,...

 streamlined and faster process. UK Visas and Immigration has set out the changes to the in-country visa and citizenship application process in this helpful presentation which can be accessed here. In...

NAO Reports on UK Border and Immigration Reforms
By Richmond Chambers -

The National Audit Office (NAO) has recently published its report ‘Reforming the UK border and immigration system’, in which it says that the two new Home Office directorates that replaced the former UKBA...

 have made progress in some areas but not across the whole business. In March 2013, the Home Secretary abolished the remaining Agency and brought its work into the Department under two new directorates: UK...

Inspection finds backlog in marriage applications
By Richmond Chambers -

The Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration has recently published a report examining the efficiency and effectiveness of the Agency’s handling of marriage and civil partnership applications, with a particular...

 focus on the extent to which a consistent approach was adopted overseas and in the UK. The Chief Inspector found some examples of good practice and effectiveness, including: the majority of decisions on...

Daunted by the UKBA and visa application forms?
By Richmond Chambers -

Do you find that you avoid travelling to the UK because of complex visa application forms and a hostile UK Border Control? It would appear that the majority do, as UK migration has fallen by a quarter. The drop,...

 claimed to be the biggest in four years, was announced today by the Office for National Statistics. Overall, the number of foreign students has dropped by 8% and the number of foreign workers has dropped by...

Temporary concession for Syrians announced
By Richmond Chambers -

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.

 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.

New immigration fees proposed
By Richmond Chambers -

Immigration minister Damian Green has issued a written ministerial statement proposing an increase in visa fees, and an increase in UK-based visa application fees.

 Immigration minister Damian Green has issued a written ministerial statement proposing an increase in visa fees, and an increase in UK-based visa application fees.

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