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Calls for forward-looking policies on migration

The European Commission has called for a more coherent EU response to the challenges and opportunities of migration after analysing the 2012 and early 2013 developments in the areas of immigration and asylum. This...

Richmond Chambers Immigration Barristers become first barrister-only chambers to achieve ABS status

We are pleased to announce that Richmond Chambers has become the first barrister-only chambers in the UK to gain an Alternative Business Structure (ABS) licence.  This news has already been featured widely in...

New phase of tuberculosis screening launched

The second phase of the Home Office’s life-saving pre-entry tuberculosis (TB) screening programme has been introduced as part of the new immigration rules laid on Monday 10th June. The programme means that migrants...

The top 100 questions most likely be asked at a Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) interview

Earlier this year, the UKBA introduced a ‘genuine entrepreneur’ interview as part of the Tier 1 (Entreprevneur) visa application process.  The entrepreneur interview is designed to test whether an individual...

Europe agrees on new border surveillance system

The European Parliament and Council have agreed details of the new "Eurosur" border surveillance system.Contact Us

Latest quarterly migration statistics

The Office for National Statistics has published its Migration Statistics Quarterly Report for May 2013. statistics show that: There was a net flow of 153,000 migrants to the UK in the year...

The English language requirement under Appendix FM of the Immigration Rules

Appendix FM of the Immigration Rules imposes an English language requirement on those seeking entry clearance or leave to remain in the UK as a partner or as a parent of a child in the UK. The applicant is a national...

Meeting the financial requirement under Appendix FM of the Immigration Rules

Since 9 July 2012, the Immigration Rules have required applicants seeking entry clearance or leave to remain in the UK as a partner (spouse, civil partner, fiancé(e) or unmarried partner) to provide evidence...

UK becoming a favourite destination for professionals

A recent report has found that the UK is viewed by professionals as one of the most attractive countries in the world to relocate to, second only to the United States. The Global Professionals on the Move 2013...

The availability of seasonal migrant workers

A recent report into the likely impact of the closure of the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Scheme has concluded that any initial impact will be minimal, and farmers should continue to be able to recruit a sufficient...

Secretary of State for the Home Department v Ahmadi [2013] EWCA Civ 512 - case summary

The Court of Appeal heard the Secretary of State’s appeal against the determination of the Upper Tribunal in Ahmadi (s47 decision: validity; Sapkota) [2012] UKUT 147 (IAC). The Upper Tribunal erred in its construction...

R on the application of Zhang v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2013] EWHC 891 (Admin) - case summary

This case concerned a challenge by way of Judicial Review of the legality of paragraph 319C(h)(i) of the Immigration Rules. This requires those who are applying for leave...