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Asylum applicants in EU

Interesting figures released last week by the EU reveal that in 2013 there was an increase in the numbers of people seeking asylum in EU countries, from 335,000 in 2012 to 435,000 in 2013. It is estimated that...

Fair, humane and effective return procedures

The European Commission has recently given an update on progress made by the EU in ensuring that Member States have an effective and humane return policy in place for third-country nationals. In recent years, significant...

Tier 1 Investor visa category – Home Affairs Select Committee recommends suspension

In its latest report on the work of the Immigration Directorate, published on 21 March 2014, the Home Affairs Select Committee has recommended that the Tier 1 Investor visa category should be suspended pending...

Changes to the Tier 1 Investor and Entrepreneur categories from 6 April 2014

In the most recent Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules, the Home Office has announced important changes to the Tier 1 Investor and Entrepreneur categories of the points-based system. The changes...

Businesses to benefit from help to recruit internationally

The Government recently announced a number of changes to the current immigration system that are designed to help UK companies attract highly skilled international workers. The changes, which came in to effect on...

Richmond Chambers LLP wins ‘Best-Emerging Firm’ at the MPF Awards 2014

We are extremely proud to announce that last night Richmond Chambers LLP was declared winner of the ‘Best-Emerging Firm’ category at the 12th annual Managing Partners’ Forum Awards for Management Excellence...

Committees raise concerns over Immigration Bill

In the past couple of weeks, two separate UK Parliamentary Committees have raised concerns over the Government’s proposed Immigration Bill, which is currently making its way through Parliament. Immigration Bill The...

Migrants behind one in seven UK companies

Migrant entrepreneurs are behind one in seven of all UK companies, according to new research from the Centre for Entrepreneurs and DueDil.Contact Us

Fall in immigration of non-EU citizens

The latest Government figures reveal that there was a fall in the numbers of non-EU citizens immigrating to the UK in the year to September 2013 – down to 244,000 from 269,000 in the preceding...

Applying for a visit visa for private medical treatment in the UK

If you want to come to the UK for a short time to receive private medical treatment, you can apply as a visitor for private medical treatment. The proposed course of treatment is of finite duration; You have...

Effect of immigration reforms on international students

An inquiry into the possible effects of Government immigration reforms on student numbers is currently being conducted by the House of Lords Science and Technology Committee. In particular, the investigation is...

New EU rules for students and researchers

Under new draft rules proposed by the European Parliament the EU would offer talented non-EU students and researchers better living and working conditions so as to boost its member states’ long-run competitiveness. The...