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Tier 1 Entrepreneurs: What to do if you are refused on the grounds of genuineness
By Gillian McCall - Barrister Partner

The genuine entrepreneur test was first brought into the Immigration Rules in January 2013; first applying only to initial applications to enter the category and then later being applied to extension and settlement...

applications as well. The test is relatively vague and can be applied inconsistently. This article will consider what the genuine entrepreneur test is, and what options individuals have if their...

British Nationality Deprivation Appeals – Not Dead Yet
By Richmond Chambers -

In Pirzada (Deprivation of citizenship: general principles) [2017] UKUT 196 (IAC) the Upper Tribunal appears to limit the issues in an appeal against a Home Office decision to deprive a person of their...

British citizenship status. It is arguable that the Upper Tribunal erred, not least as this aspect of the decision is at odds with other relevant decisions.Contact our immigration barristers

Richmond Chambers featured in new report on innovation at the Bar
By Paul Richmond - Managing Partner

In recent years, the Bar has faced rapid and unprecedented change. A new report from Thomson Reuters entitled ‘Innovation at the Bar – Who is leading the way?’ looks to explore how the Bar is responding...

to these changes. The report includes case studies from those at the forefront of change and examines key areas of innovation at the Bar. Richmond Chambers is featured in the report as one of the “key...

Upper Tribunal again emphasises the importance of Home Office Guidance
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In the recent case of SF and others (Guidance, post-2014 Act) Albania [2017] UKUT 00120 (IAC), the Upper Tribunal has emphasised the importance of Tribunals considering relevant Home Office Guidance if pertinent...

to the case, even if no submissions on said guidance are made by the Appellant. The Background The case concerned a mother, who entered the United Kingdom from Albania in 2012 with two young children to...

Changes to the Tier 4 Student category
By Richmond Chambers -

Statement of changes to the Immigration Rules: HC1078, announced on Friday 17th March 2017, introduces various change to Tier 4 Visas, which cover students. Amendments will seek to ensure stronger care protections...

for those who fall within the “Child” subcategory, as well as setting higher standards which institutions and students must reach if they wish to be considered under the “General” category. Tier 4...

More changes to Tier 1 of the Points-Based System
By Richmond Chambers -

Statement of changes to the Immigration Rules: HC1078, announced on Friday 17th March 2017, introduces various amendments to Tier 1 of the Points-Based System. Tier 1 of the Points-Based System caters for high...

value migrants, and currently consists of four active categories: Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent), Tier 1 (Entrepreneur), Tier 1 (Investor) and Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur). It also includes the Tier 1...

Upcoming Changes To Tier 2 Immigration Rules
By Richmond Chambers -

On 16 March 2017, the Government presented a new Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules (HC 1078). Guided by the Migration Advisory Committee’s recommendations, these changes are likely to affect business...

immigration, in particular those migrating to the UK under the Tier 2 points based system. Changes to Tier 2 (General) Immigration Tier 2 (General) migrant workers are those with an offer of a skilled job...

Changes to family migration and visit rules announced
By Richmond Chambers -

New changes to the Immigration Rules, announced on Friday 17th March, will affect personal immigration and in particular those applying for the Family Route (Appendix FM of the Immigration Rules).Personal Immigration...

and the Family Route Any individuals who wish to enter the UK as a fiancé(e) or proposed civil partner in order to marry or form a civil partnership must be free to marry or form a civil partnership at...

New Opportunity For Members Of The Immigration Bar
By Richmond Chambers -

Richmond Chambers LLP invites applications from established immigration barristers of all levels of call to join our immigration team on a dual practice basis....

This is an exciting opportunity for successful members of the bar to supplement their existing practice with good quality direct access work.What we do

Richmond Chambers shortlisted for Foreign Direct Investment Award
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Richmond Chambers is delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for the ‘Immigration Specialist Firm or Practitioner of the Year’ category at the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Awards 2017.What Are The FDI Awards?

Richmond Chambers is delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for the ‘Immigration Specialist Firm or Practitioner of the Year’ category at the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Awards 2017.What Are The FDI Awards?

Making an Application for Exceptional Talent/Promise to the Arts Council
By Gillian McCall - Barrister Partner

The Exceptional Talent and Exceptional Promise categories are some of the most flexible immigration categories that a person can enter to work in the UK. Home Office guidance states that ‘We recognise...

that such talented individuals should have few restrictions on their economic activity once here. If you qualify, the route allows you to work and change employers, or to be self-employed, without the need for...

Home Office has ‘the clearest obligation’ to serve relevant policy guidance
By Richmond Chambers -

In the recent case of UB (Sri Lanka) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2017] EWCA Civ 85, the Court of Appeal has found that the Secretary of State has ‘the clearest obligation’ to serve relevant...

past policy documents and ensure that they are before the Tribunal. Background The Appellant was a Sri Lankan national who came to the UK in 2007 as a student. He made further applications for leave to...
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