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Sanade and others (British children - Zambrano - Dereci) [2011] UKUT 00048

In this case the Upper Tribunal stated that if an immigrant facing removal from the UK has a British citizen spouse and/or child, it will never be reasonable to require the British family member to go to live with...

Automatic settlement for skilled workers to end

As part of the government's commitment to reviewing the immigration system, a consultation was launched last summer proposing reforms to employment-related settlement, Tier 5 and overseas domestic worker routes.

Report reveals destitution among migrant children

A new report by The Children’s Society has revealed alarming levels of destitution among refugee, asylum-seeking and migrant children and young people.

Detained Fast Track report published

The Independent Chief Inspector of the UK Border Agency, John Vine CBE QPM, has published his thematic inspection report of the UK Border Agency's Detained Fast Track (DFT) system. the DFT was not working as quickly...

IoD warns against student visa changes

The Institute of Directors (IoD) has spoken out against the government's proposed changes to the student visa system.

New opportunities for Graduate entrepreneurs

In a recent statement of intent, the government has announced more details of its new Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur) scheme.  Open from 6 April 2012, the scheme will be available to those who have been identified...

Changes affecting post-study work

In a recent statement of intent, the government has announced more details of its planned changes to Tier 1 (Post Study Work) of the points-based system.

Calls for improvements in the EU Family Reunification Directive

The Migration Committee of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) has approved a position paper on reform of the EU Family Reunification Directive.

10-year ban revoked by Paul Richmond

Paul Richmond, we have engraved your name on our home walls. We have translated your marks of success into a big celebration in our home. I am not writing this review to make propaganda for...

New student rules to welcome the brightest and best

New rules will come into force within weeks to ensure that the brightest and the best students can stay and work in the UK, Immigration Minister Damian Green has announced. Students can currently work in the UK...

New immigration fees proposed

Immigration minister Damian Green has issued a written ministerial statement proposing an increase in visa fees, and an increase in UK-based visa application fees.

Private HE colleges face devastation from student visa controls

Private higher education colleges face being devastated by a 'misplaced' clampdown on overseas students, CentreForum has warned. The government should give Tier 4 visa applicants on HE courses at private colleges...