Help is at Hand – Domestic Violence and Immigration
Imagine you are a young woman coming to the UK to live with your new husband. You met in your home country, fell in love and decided to marry. He is a British citizen, wealthy enough to afford to meet the UK spouse visa minimum income requirement so as to sponsor you to come to …
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Home Office Provides New Guidance on Surinder Singh Route
The Surinder Singh route has long offered hope to married couples who cannot meet the draconian UK Spousal Visa requirements. It has also caused no end of frustration to the Home Office, who have tried to make it more difficult for those settled in the UK to bring over spouses from abroad. On 27th October …
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Crisis in Zimbabwe – Options for Coming to the UK
In the early hours of Wednesday morning, the military took control in Zimbabwe. In a statement, Major General Sibusiso Moyo insisted that there was no military coup, however the opposition leader Tendai Biti told Sky News: "If it flaps like a duck, waggles like a duck, then it's a duck. This is a coup, there's …
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What Happens To Your Children When You Divorce?
When a couple decide to end their marriage, the two most pressing questions are: How will we divide our finances; and What will happen to the children? Thankfully, the family law system in the UK is designed to support couples make arrangements for their children following the breakdown of a marriage. However, disputes can arise, sometimes years …
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Short Marriage – Reduced Financial Settlement?
Sharp v Sharp [2017] EWCA Civ 408 Short marriages that end in divorce can result in many questions involving the financial settlement. If a couple has only been married a short period of time (five years or less), should there be an expectation that the presumption of equal division of assets and property applies? In the Court of …
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Securing International Talent – How Global Recruiters Can Secure Highly-Skilled Non-EEA Employees
OTS Solicitors is highly recommended in the Legal 500 for immigration and human rights law. We have also been selected by the 2017 Global Excellence Awards as the Most Trusted in Immigration Law: UK. We provide the best legal advice to businesses and individuals throughout the UK, South East Asia, Russia and the Middle East. The UK is the fifth …
How To Get A Divorce In England and Wales – Part 1
The festive period is normally a time for happiness and celebration when families come together. However, the stress and strain of Christmas can cause marriages which are already hanging by a thread to snap completely. For international families, the pressure of Christmas can be even more intense, especially for those trying to juggle family commitments …
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Are You Ready For The GDPR?
Anyone in business in the UK who collects or processes data from European Union citizens needs to be aware of the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) which come into force on 25th May 2018.
People Stripped Of British Citizenship Receive Good News In SC Decision
R (Hysaj & Ors) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2017] UKSC 82 OTS Solicitors is highly ranked in the Legal 500 and one of the most respected, successful niche law firms in London, specialising in immigration, commercial, civil litigation, employment, and family law. We also provide immigration consultancy and legal advice to nationals in the Middle East, South East …
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Tier 1 Entrepreneur Visa – Sell The Sizzle Not The Steak
By Teni Shahiean Teni Shahiean is a founding partner at OTS Solicitors. She has a wealth of experience in business immigration law, commercial law and employment law and regularly advises businesses on Sponsor Licence acquisition and compliance. Teni is also regularly called on to provide expert opinion on television and in print media, both in the UK and internationally.