The Senior President of Tribunals’ Annual Report 2019
The Senior President of Tribunals’ Annual Report was published on 30 October 2019. A copy of the full report can be accessed: here.
Life in the UK Test Top 10 Questions
Here are the top 10 questions that our clients ask us about the Life in the UK test
Combining sources of income to satisfy the spouse visa financial requirement
Under Appendix FM to the Immigration Rules, family members applying for entry clearance or leave to remain must provide evidence of an annual income of at least £18,600, which is known as the minimum income requirement (“MIR”), plus an additional £3,800 for the first child and £2,400 for each additional child.
Investor Visa Settlement Investment Requirements
Tier 1 Investor visa holders can apply for settlement or indefinite leave to remain (ILR) in the UK once they have spent a continuous period of 2, 3 or 5 years with leave in the United Kingdom under the Tier 1 Investor visa route.
Adequate Maintenance Requirement – Appendix FM
In July 2012, the Immigration Rules were changed to implement new requirements for non-EEA nationals applying to enter or remain in the UK under the family migration route. Appendix FM of the Immigration Rules was subsequently introduced, incorporating an adequate maintenance requirement.
Angola | Amendments To The Legal Framework Governing Registration
ANGOLA | AMENDMENTS TO THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK GOVERNING REGISTRATION WITH AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE MANDATORY SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM Presidential Decree 227/18, of 27 September 2018, which will come into force on 27 December 2018, repealed Decree 38/08, of 19 June 2008, and significantly amended the Legal Framework governing Registration with and Contributions to the Mandatory …
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Mozambique Environment
MOZAMBIQUE: ENVIRONMENT | NEW REGULATION ON THE EXTENDED RESPONSIBILITY OF PRODUCERS AND IMPORTERS OF PACKAGING On 29 December 2017, Decree 79/2017, of 28 December 2017, approving the Regulation on the Extended Responsibility of Producers and Importers of Packaging (the “Regulation”), came into force. The Regulation’s objective is the adoption of principles, rules and guidelines to …
UK Spouse Visa Application Requirements
UK Spouse Visa Application Requirements The UK Spouse Visa permits holders to come to the UK to live with their partner for up to two and a half years. The UK Spouse Visa application process can however be complex and the Home Office has introduced more rigorous requirements in recent years which visa applicants will …
What is gross misconduct: workplace examples
Gross misconduct is an act or behaviour sufficiently serious to lead to dismissal without notice or payment in lieu of notice (PILON). Given the severe implications of gross misconduct, it will be important for employers to ensure they acting fairly, lawfully and consistently in taking disciplinary action against an employee for gross misconduct.
Data Protection Implications of a Bring Your Own Device Policy
BYOD is an acronym for ‘bring your own device’ and refers to a policy which an employer may implement to regulate the use of personal devices for work-related purposes at the workplace. Such a policy would regulate how employees access privileged company information and software on their personal devices, which devices would be connected to …
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