Home Office recognise deficiency in EEA Regulations
Correspondence published by the Upper Tribunal on 3rd September 2019 has revealed that the Home Office is unsure when the Immigration (EEA) Regulations 2016 will be amended to fully recognise appeal rights for extended family members of EEA nationals, but that appeals should still be heard by Tribunals.
The Status of Hong Kong British National (Overseas) Citizens
British nationality is somewhat unique as there are various different forms of nationality, with fewer rights attached to them than being a ‘British Citizen’. These are a consequence of the UK’s close historical connection with many foreign states and territories during the time of the British Empire. This blog post discusses Hong Kong and the status …
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Changes to the Business, Investment & Talent Categories
On 9 September 2019, the Home Office presented its latest Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules (HC 2631). A number of minor amendments are being introduced to the business, investment and talent immigration categories.
Rights of appeal after the Immigration Act 2014
The Immigration Act 2014 (“the 2014 Act”) reduced the circumstances in which the refusal of an immigration application will give rise to a right of appeal. The explanatory notes to the 2014 Act state that the Act was intended to restructure rights of appeal to the Immigration Tribunal. Previously, a right of appeal to the Immigration Tribunal existed …
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What is the Tier 2 Minimum Salary Requirement?
The Tier 2 visa is for those who have received an offer of a skilled job from a licensed sponsor in the UK. Among other eligibility requirements, you must meet the minimum salary requirement. The minimum salary requirement is highly dependent on the specific Tier 2 visa the migrant is applying for. The rules regarding the minimum salary …
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Immigration Rules designed to keep families together cause families to be separated
Individuals coming to the UK for work or investment purposes, such as Entrepreneurs, Innovators, Investors, Sponsored Workers and Sole Representatives, are usually able to bring family members with them, including a Spouse or Partner and children who are under the age of 18. However, there are specific rules in place which can make it difficult for some families to bring …
Child Custody in the UK
The best family solicitors London in London state that child custody law is the legal mechanism that decides which parent will be more responsible for a child or children after a divorce or separation.
The new European Temporary Leave to Remain Scheme
The best immigration solicitors London confirm that the British government plans on implementing a transitional period for EU/EEA citizens who would like to move to the UK after October 31st 2019 until December 31st 2020.
Tier 4 Student Visa Changes as of September 2019
Our team of top immigration solicitors London confirm that the Tier 4 Student Visa rules have changed once again where applicants who are keen to study in the UK will be allowed to stay in the country for 2 years (as opposed to 4 months) to look for a job after their studies. The new …
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The latest changes to UK Immigration rules explained by Dr Bernard Andonian
In his latest article Dr Bernard Andonian, founder of our firm and one of the best immigration lawyers London explains the latest changes that have come in to effect in the UK’s immigration legal system from September 2019.