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Immigration options for spouses, civil partners, unmarried or same-sex partners of members of HM Armed Forces

The Immigration Rules contain specific provisions for dependents of members of HM Armed Forces, including spouses, civil partners, unmarried or same-sex partners, to make applications for entry clearance,...

Gay asylum seekers need greater legal protection

There has been a call for greater protections for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) asylum seekers who, after facing extreme stigmatisation, isolation and physical and mental harm in their countries...

Immigration detention casework comes under fire

The UK Border Agency (UKBA) has received some criticism for its handling of immigration detention casework, with a recently published report calling for improvements to the process to ensure that people are not...

Immigration options for ex-members of HM Armed Forces

Members of HM Armed Forces are, while they are serving, free from the restrictions imposed by UK immigration law. Upon enlistment with the appropriate department of...

Overseas student numbers continue to rise

New figures released by UCAS have shown that the UK remains a popular destination for international students.

The risks of employing illegal workers

The Risks

Employing overseas workers and applying to become a licensed sponsor

If your business wishes to employ overseas workers (other than those from the EU) then you will need to apply to the UK Border Agency (UKBA) for a licence to enable you to do so under the “Points Based System”. You...

Izuazu (Article 8 – new rules) [2013] UKUT 00045 (IAC) - Case Summary

Following the amendments to the Immigration Rules on 9th July 2012, when Appendix FM was introduced to address applications for leave to enter or remain in the UK by family members,...

Changes to the Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) category from 31 January 2013

In its most recent Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules, the UK government has announced important changes to the Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) category of the points-based system....

Visas for Chinese nationals - the facts

The United Kingdom is open for business and tourism and China is one of the UK's priority markets. 94 per cent of Chinese visitors who apply for a visa get one; 96 per cent of applicants surveyed who have applied...

New ‘Life in the UK’ test handbook

The Government has published an updated Life in the UK test handbook that focuses on British culture and history.

Britain is open for business to Chinese investors and entrepreneurs

Although the British government has made clear that its aim is to reduce overall net migration to the UK, it is equally committed to ensuring that high-net-worth individuals, in particular Chinese investors and...