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Grounds of appeal after the Immigration Act 2014
By Robin Pickard

The Immigration Act 2014 (“the 2014 Act”) made major changes to the immigration appeals landscape. The 2014 Act reduced the grounds of appeal by 13 (17 to four). This is important because it means that there are now fewer circumstances in which the...

 refusal of an immigration application can be challenged. The provisions in the 2014 Act were phased and came fully into force on 06 April 2015.  What is an immigration ground of appeal? A ground of appeal is the basis upon which an appellant can seek to challenge...

Rights of appeal after the Immigration Act 2014
By Robin Pickard

The Immigration Act 2014 (“the 2014 Act”) reduced the circumstances in which the refusal of an immigration application will give rise to a right of appeal. The explanatory notes to the 2014 Act state that the Act was intended to restructure rights of...

 appeal to the Immigration Tribunal. Previously, a right of appeal to the Immigration Tribunal existed against any of the 14 different immigration decisions listed in s.82 of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (“the 2002 Act”). As explained below,...

Transferring ILR visa to a Biometric Residence Permit
By Stefania Patuto

A Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) is proof of a right to reside, work or study in the UK. It will include the following information: Name Date of birth  Place of birth Biometric information including fingerprints  A photograph  Immigration status.  For those...

 who have obtained indefinite leave to remain but do not have a BRP, a No Time Limits (NTL) application can be made to transfer ILR to a BRP.  When to Apply for a Transfer of ILR to a BRP There is no specific time to make a NTL application.  As long as...

New Graduate Visa route for international students announced by Home Office
By Georgina Griggs

Today the Government announced plans for a new Graduate Visa which will enable international students to work in the UK for two years following their graduation, a significant increase from the current permitted duration of four months. The decision to introduce...

 a Graduate Visa has been welcomed by numerous politicians and universities, and will no doubt be welcomed by students too.  Why has a Graduate Visa been announced? The Government has announced that the new Graduate Visa is designed to attract and retain...

Immigration Rules designed to keep families together cause families to be separated
By Gillian McCall

Individuals coming to the UK for work or investment purposes, such as Entrepreneurs, Innovators, Investors, Sponsored Workers and Sole Representatives, are usually able to bring family members with them, including a Spouse or Partner and children who are...

 under the age of 18. However, there are specific rules in place which can make it difficult for some families to bring their children. In this article we will look at what the Immigration Rules require, why they are not fit for purpose and what applicants can do...

UK government announces 3 year right to remain for EU citizens following no-deal Brexit
By Richmond Chambers

In its latest announcement regarding the freedom of movement for EU nationals on the 4th of September, the UK Government said that border controls will be in place from the date of no-deal Brexit (the date which the UK is expected to leave the EU is 31 October...

 2019). Further, EU citizens currently living in the UK will have the right to apply for a three-year visa to remain in the UK following the event of no-deal Brexit. About the latest Home Office announcement The government had to do another U-turn on its...

Changes to the Business, Investment & Talent Categories
By Paul Richmond

On 9 September 2019, the Home Office presented its latest Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules (HC 2631).  A number of minor amendments are being introduced to the business, investment and talent immigration categories.  The changes will take effect...

 on 1 October 2019.  If an application for entry clearance, leave to enter or leave to remain has been made before 1 October 2019, such applications will be decided in accordance with the Immigration Rules in force on 30 September 2019. Changes to the...

What is the Tier 2 Minimum Salary Requirement?
By Wendy Barnes

The Tier 2 visa is for those who have received an offer of a skilled job from a licensed sponsor in the UK. Among other eligibility requirements, you must meet the minimum salary requirement. The minimum salary requirement is highly dependent on the specific...

 Tier 2 visa the migrant is applying for. The rules regarding the minimum salary requirements are summarised below. Tier 2 General What counts as a salary for a Tier 2 (General) application?  An Applicant’s salary can be made up of the guaranteed gross...

UK backtracks on decision to end free movement after Brexit
By Richmond Chambers

After earlier plans to end free movement of EU nationals into the U.K immediately after Brexit, the government has now backtracked on the decision. Plans to end rather than restrict freedom of movement by 31 October were proposed by the Home Secretary, Priti Patel....

 The planned policy shift was expected to be completed through a secondary legislation process before the Brexit deadline. It would have seen the implementation of new border controls as part of immigration reforms under Boris Johnson. Patel’s move...

Family reunion for children under threat in case of no deal brexit
By Richmond Chambers

A no-deal Brexit could mean that the current system of family reunification could cease to exist. It seems that the Government has briefed the UN refugee agency, the UNHCR and advised them that in the event of us crashing out of the EU without a deal, we will...

 no longer seek to help when it comes to reuniting family members amongst asylum seekers. What is the family reunification system? The family reunification system is a process which seeks to reunite asylum seekers who make it to the UK with family members...

Home Office recognise deficiency in EEA Regulations regarding appeal rights for extended family members
By Dr. Catherine Taroni

Correspondence published by the Upper Tribunal on 3rd September 2019 has revealed that the Home Office is unsure when the Immigration (EEA) Regulations 2016 will be amended to fully recognise appeal rights for extended family members of EEA nationals, but that...

 appeals should still be heard by Tribunals. EEA Extended Family Member Rights of Appeal The question of whether the extended family members of EEA nationals have the right of appeal was adjudicated by the Court of Justice in Banger (Case C-89/17, and the...

The Status of Hong Kong British National (Overseas) Citizens
By Zarina Rahman

British nationality is somewhat unique as there are various different forms of nationality, with fewer rights attached to them than being a ‘British Citizen’. These are a consequence of the UK’s close historical connection with many foreign states and territories...

 during the time of the British Empire.  This blog post discusses Hong Kong and the status of British National (Overseas) Citizens, including their eligibility for settlement in the UK and British citizenship. What is a Hong Kong British National...
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