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CENTRE

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...

Home Office policy concerning children found to be unlawful

A High Court judgment in the case of SM and TM and JD and Others v SSHD [2013] EWCA 1144 (Admin) has upheld the rights of children affected by immigration decisions. The Home Office policy on Discretionary Leave...

Improving workers' rights to free movement

The European Commission has proposed measures to ensure the better application of EU law on people’s right to work in another Member State and so make it easier for people to exercise their rights in practice. According...

Change to family visitor appeals

The Home Office is removing the full right of appeal for applicants refused leave to enter the UK as a family visitor.

Immigration Rules challenge fails in court

The Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal by two women who were challenging the lawfulness of a section of the Government’s family Immigration Rules. English language requirements Mrs Saiqa Bibi and Mrs Saffana...

Amnesty report on the overturning of asylum decisions

Amnesty International and the Still Human Still Here coalition have published a report looking at why so many initial asylum decisions – 25% – are overturned on appeal in the UK. The research assessed...

New requirements for settlement and naturalisation

The Home Office has published a statement of intent outlining planned changes to requirements for those applying to settle in the UK, or become naturalised as British citizens. From 28th October 2013, applicants...

Genuine Entrepreneur test introduced to tighten up UK immigration rules.

The UKBA has introduced a ‘genuine entrepreneur’ test to ensure only those with the intention and ability to start a viable business are able to use the Entrepreneur immigration route. Introduced...