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Immigration Right to Work Checks Guidance

An employer  commits an offence if they employ someone who is disqualified from employment by reason of their immigration status. This is set out in section 21 of the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006,...

Update on British Citizenship for Children of EEA Nationals

In our previous article, we discussed the complexities arising from the case of R (on the application of Roehrig) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2023] EWHC 31 (Admin) for children of EEA nationals...

UK Government Announces Increase in Immigration Health Surcharge and Visa Fees

On 13 July 2023, the UK Government announced that the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) will increase by 66%, from £624 to £1,035 per person per year for most main applicants. UK visa application fees are also...

What is a Biometric Residence Permit?

A Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) is an 86mm x 54mm polycarbonate card containing a chip to make it more secure against forgery and abuse.  A Biometric Residence Permit is proof of a right to reside, work...

Top 10 Spouse Visa Extension FAQs

There comes a time in every UK spouse visa holder’s life when their thoughts naturally turn to applying for an extension of stay. That time normally comes a few months before they have been living in the UK for...

Court of Appeal Finds Rwanda Policy Unlawful

In a judgment published on 29 June 2023, the Court of Appeal allowed by a majority the appeal against the decision of the Divisional Court in the judicial review challenge to the Rwanda policy. The appeal was against...

10 Years Long Residence ILR Application Guide

The 10 years long residence route to indefinite leave to remain (ILR) provides a route to settlement based on continuous lawful residence in the UK for a period of 10 years.  In this post, we look at the requirements...

Asylum: What Are ‘Safe and Legal’ Routes?

The government is seeking to reduce ‘unlawful migration to the UK’, by introducing sanctions against those migrating to the UK for humanitarian protection, other than through ‘safe and legal’ routes. This...

UK Visa Application Supporting Documents Guidance

Embarking on the journey to obtain a UK visa is an exciting and often complex process. One crucial aspect that will play a significant role in the success of your UK visa application will be the compilation of documents...

Family Life in Adult Dependent Relative Visa Applications

In cases where an individual is unable to satisfy the requirements of the Adult Dependent Relative Rules, decision-makers must consider whether the individual’s Article 8 right to ‘family life’ is engaged....

A Guide to Endorsements in UK Visa Applications

As part of a recent immigration policy push to encourage exceptionally talented individuals and innovative or high growth businesses to establish themselves in the UK, certain immigration or sponsorship categories...

What is a Home Office Asylum Questionnaire?

In February 2023, the Home Office announced that it was introducing asylum questionnaires in order to reduce the asylum backlog which currently stands at over 92,000 asylum claims made before 28 June 2022.  Despite...