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Court clarifies meaning of 'act of persecution'

The Court of Justice of the European Union has given an Opinion on what constitutes an 'act of persecution' for the purposes of recognition of refugee status for asylum seekers.

Support for victims of domestic violence extended

Help for migrants forced to flee their relationships as a result of domestic violence has been made permanently available from 1st April 2012.

Annual Tier 2 limit announcement

Rules have been laid in parliament confirming changes to Tier 2 of the points based system. Following the Migration Advisory Committee report in October 2011 to advise on the 2012-13 annual limit for Tier 2 and...

New opportunities for Tier 1 (Post-study work) migrants

On 15 March 2012, a written ministerial statement was laid in Parliament outlining a number of changes to the Immigration Rules.

New Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur visas available from 6 April 2012

On 15 March 2012, a written ministerial statement was laid in Parliament outlining a number of changes to the Immigration Rules.

Increased funds required for Tier 1 applications from 14 June 2012

On 15 March 2012, a written ministerial statement was laid in Parliament outlining a number of changes to the Immigration Rules. For applications received before 14 June 2012 For applications received on...

NAO review of student route immigration

The National Audit Office (NAO) has issued a report on the 2009 implementation of a points based route, known as Tier 4, by which students from countries outside the European Economic Area can study in the UK.

Increased funds required for Tier 2 applications from 14 June 2012

On 15 March 2012, a written ministerial statement was laid in Parliament outlining a number of changes to the Immigration Rules. For applications received before 14 June 2012 For applications received...

Azia (proof of misconduct by judge) [2012] UKUT 00096 (IAC)

A party alleging misconduct by a judge needs to prove it; Parties and their representatives need to ensure that the evidence is collected while memories are fresh; Permission to call evidence before the...

Asylum in the EU27

Recent data released by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union, has revealed that the number of asylum applicants registered in the EU27 rose to 301 000 in 2011.

Miah and others v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2012] EWCA Civ 261

In this case, the Court of Appeal discussed whether or not there is a 'near miss principle' in Article 8 cases.

More refugees to be resettled in EU

European countries will receive more support from the EU to take up refugees under a new joint resettlement programme endorsed by the Civil Liberties Committee. The programme aims to...