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UK Visa Requirements for Offshore Workers
By Isabella Reynard - Immigration Barrister

In the vast expanse of the open sea, a distinct category of workers sets sail, embarking on a unique and challenging journey. These individuals are known as offshore workers, and their work takes them into the...

 waters surrounding the United Kingdom. While their duties may keep them far from the British shorelines, the intricacies of UK immigration law still apply. In this post, we dive into the world of offshore...

Section 117B Public Interest Considerations Explained
By Richmond Chambers -

When considering immigration matters involving Article 8 (ECHR), one of the most important factors that decision-makers, courts and tribunals will take into account when reaching their conclusion is whether any...

 of the issues raised run counter to the ‘public interest’. This concept is defined under S.117B of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 and comes into play when a court or tribunal has to...

Applying for ILR as a Dependant of a Skilled Worker
By Annie Ee - Senior Legal Associate

In this post, we answer some of the questions that are most frequently asked when applying for indefinite leave to remain as a dependent partner or a dependent child of a Skilled Worker.  Who qualifies as a Skilled...

 Worker Dependant? The Home Office Guidance states that the dependants can include: Spouses; Civil partners;  Partners who are not married or in a civil partnership; Dependent children under the age of...

Fines For Employing Illegal Workers Set To Rise Significantly
By Taya Sayekaya - Immigration Barrister

On 07 August 2023, the UK Government announced that it would be increasing the maximum fines issued to employers where they are found to be employing individuals without lawful immigration status (illegal workers)....

 Unsurprisingly, the announcement comes as a result of the Government’s determination to deter individuals who they are convinced are crossing the Channel for no other reason than to take advantage...

Applying for a UK Visa Outside Your Country of Residence
By Richmond Chambers -

All entry clearance applications are made from outside the United Kingdom at the time of application. But what are the rules about what an applicant’s immigration status must be in a country in order to apply...

 from there for entry clearance to the UK? Clients regularly ask us this question, feeling dismayed about the cost or impracticality of travelling somewhere for the sole purpose of applying for entry...

Indefinite Leave to Remain ILR: A Complete Guide
By Olivia Waddell - Immigration Barrister

Not quite citizenship, and yet more than just a visa … the status of Indefinite Leave to Remain or ILR has its own specific characteristics. In this post, we take a look at some of the most frequently...

 asked questions from those who have been granted Indefinite Leave to Remain status, including how to prove it, the rights that it gives you, and how it can be lost or maintained.  What is ILR? Indefinite Leave...

The Implications of NHS Debt for Overseas Visitors
By Alexandra Pease - Barrister Partner

Navigating the intricacies of healthcare regulations for overseas visitors within the United Kingdom can be a complex endeavour. Since the overhaul of the NHS charges system in April 2015, overseas visitors...

 have found themselves subject to potential healthcare debts, contingent on their residency status. The National Health Service (Charges to Overseas Visitors) Regulations 2015 define the criteria for an...

ILR After 5 Years Residence in the UK
By Stefania Patuto - Immigration Barrister

In This Article 1. Introduction 2. Indefinite Leave to Remain ILR After 5 Years 3. Indefinite Leave to Remain After Less Than 5 Years 4. ILR After 5 Years by Combining Different Immigration Categories 5. ILR...

 180 Day Rule 6. Calculating the 180 Day ILR Rule 7. Excessive Absences and the ILR 180 Day Rule 8. British Citizenship after ILR 9. Contact Our ILR Application Immigration Lawyers 10. Frequently Asked...

How to Apply for a Long-Term UK Visitor Visa
By Richmond Chambers -

Welcome to our guide on navigating the intricacies of applying for a UK Long-Term Visitor Visa. Whether you’re seeking to explore the UK’s historical treasures, pursue educational opportunities, or reunite...

 with loved ones, the United Kingdom offers a wealth of experiences for extended stays. However, embarking on this journey requires a clear understanding of the application process, eligibility...

University Marking Boycott and Graduate Visa Applications
By Isabella Reynard - Immigration Barrister

Across the UK, 145 institutions have been impacted by the University and College Union’s boycott which began on 20 April 2023. This has meant that marking and assessment activities have been limited across...

 the board. Many students currently in the UK on Student visas will intend to switch into the Graduate visa upon the completion of their studies. However, it is a requirement of the Graduate visa that an...

Refugee Family Reunion - Top 6 FAQ's
By Emilia Cieslak - Legal Associate

Currently, government policy regarding asylum places a lot of emphasis on ‘safe and legal routes’ and reducing the numbers of people arriving in the UK via unsafe journeys. This is the stated purpose of the recent...

 Illegal Migration Act 2023.  Therefore, in this post we answer some frequently asked questions about the Refugee Family Reunion route, one of the main ‘safe and legal’ routes available.   1. Who...

SIAC Can Make Findings in Deprivation Appeals
By Alex Papasotiriou - Immigration Barrister

In U3 v Secretary of State for the Home Department & Anor [2023] EWCA Civ 811, the Court of Appeal resolved the purported conundrum formed by the notion that, whilst deprivation appeals (before SIAC) are governed...

 by administrative law principles, they also involve the consideration of evidence that was not before the decision-maker at the time of the decision. It was confirmed that, if it considers that it can...
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