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A Short Guide to UK Immigration for Entrepreneurs

If you wish to set up or invest in a business in the UK, you may qualify to live and work in the UK as a Tier 1 Entrepreneur. You can also switch into the entrepreneur immigration category if you are already...

New Article 8 case: R on the application of Aliyu and another v SSHD [2014] EWHC 3919 (Admin)

In R on the application of Aliyu and another v SSHD [2014] EWHC 3919 (Admin) the Claimants were sisters who arrived in the UK from Nigeria aged 11 and 10. At the date of hearing the Claimants were 22 and 21 years...

ONS Publishes Latest Migration Statistics Report

The Office for National Statistics has recently published its Migration Statistics Quarterly Report for the year ending June 2014. The figures show that net long-term migration to the UK was estimated to be 260,000...

Changes to the Business Immigration Rules

On 16 October 2014 the Home Office published its latest Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules. The new Immigration Rules came into force on 6th November 2014, introducing a number of changes to the business...

The Genuine Vacancy Test for Tier 2 General and Tier 2 ICT migrants

On 6th November 2014, the Home Office published new Immigration Rules which have introduced a number of changes to the business immigration categories. One of the most important changes for employers to be aware...

The British-Irish Visa Scheme Now available for Chinese Visitors

The British Ambassador to China, Sir Sebastian Wood, together the Irish Ambassador, Paul Kavanagh, have announced a joint visa initiative between Ireland and the United Kingdom to assist Chinese visitors. Applicants...

24 Hour Visa Service to be Extended

A 24 hour visa service that aims to attract more investment in Britain is to be extended, the Government has announced. The Super Priority Visa Service, which is already on offer in China and India,...

Home Office Consultation – Sanctions for non-compliance with the Biometric Registration Regulations

The Home Office has today (11 November 2014) launched an open consultation with the public over proposed amendments to the Code of Practice about the sanctions for non-compliance with the biometric...

New rules for Tier 1 Investors – What does maintaining the investment mean?

With the new Immigration Rules for Tier 1 Investor visa applications in force from today, 6 November 2014, much has already been written about the widely anticipated increase in the investment funds requirement...

Immigration from the EU Brings Positive Economic Impact

Immigrants coming to the UK from other EU countries have had a positive impact on the UK economy, according to a newly published report.Contact Us

R (on the application of Jennifer Kerr) v. SSHD IJR [2014] UKUT 00493 (IAC) | Case Summary

In R (on the application of Jennifer Kerr) v. SSHD IJR [2014] UKUT 00493 (IAC) the applicant was a citizen of Jamaica who entered the UK in May 2001 as a visitor. She had remained in the UK unlawfully following...

Backlog of Asylum Cases Continues to Grow

A report by the Public Accounts Committee into the performance of the UK border and immigration system has revealed the continued existence of a backlog of asylum claims. The report explains that the Home Office...