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Migration statistics not fit for purpose

Migration statistics that are produced by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) and the Home Office are nothing more than a “blunt instrument” when it comes to measuring, managing and understanding migration...

Landlords seek revisions to immigration proposals

Responding to a government consultation on tackling illegal immigration via rented homes, the British Property Federation (BPF) has warned that the proposals, which could see landlords prosecuted for...

UK visa could be a ‘deal-breaker’ for Chinese

The UK’s complex visa application system could be deterring thousands of Chinese visitors, according to the second annual Hotels.com Chinese International Travel Monitor (CITM). In a study of 3,000 Chinese residents,...

Government faces investigation into “Go Home” advertising campaign

The Advertising Standards Authority has launched an investigation into the Government’s controversial advertising campaign targeting illegal immigrants, after receiving a number of complaints, reports the Independent. The...

Chief Inspector reports on juxtaposed controls

The Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration has recently published a report following his inspection into the effectiveness of the juxtaposed controls. Juxtaposed controls were first established in 1994 to...

Home Office appeals decision on family income threshold

The Home Office has announced that it is appealing against a recent High Court judgment on minimum income threshold for people sponsoring family members to live in the UK. Changes to family migration rules, including...

Government consults over immigration reforms

The Government has recently launched a series of consultations over proposals to toughen civil penalties against employers who take on illegal immigrants, and to reduce illegal migrants’ access to free NHS care...

Trial of simplified visa process launched

A new pilot allowing top business migrants to continue travelling whilst waiting for their visa to be processed launched on Monday 22nd July. Applicants re-applying for a visa under the Intra-Company...

Recent decisions from the Upper Tribunal

The Upper Tribunal today promulgated a number of decisions raising important points of law and practice.

Right of appeal for family visit visas abolished

The right of appeal against the refusal of a family visit visa application has been removed with effect from 25th June 2013, unless the appeal is on human rights or race discrimination grounds. Previously,...

Opportunities for immigration barristers at Richmond Chambers LLP

Based in the heart of Covent Garden, Richmond Chambers LLP is a forward looking alternative business structure for barristers, whose members are committed to providing immigration law advice and representation...

Home Office response to High Court ruling

The Home Office has announced that in the wake of last week’s Administrative Court ruling in the case of MM, Majid and Javed, it has paused decision-making on some spouse/partner and child settlement visa and...