NEW IMMIGRATION SYSTEM 2021
Article by our solicitors Ameera Nosheen and Asya Chaudhry 03.10.2020 From January 2021, the UK government will introduce a new immigration system for hiring non-UK workers, with the same rules for EU and non-EU citizens. Key changes from January 2021 From autumn 2020, the Home Office plans to open updated immigration routes for those who […]
Sponsorship License for European Nationals 2021
Employers need to understand the immigration restrictions before making international hires post Brexit. Currently UK employers benefit from the ability of European Economic Area (EEA) citizens to live and work in the UK free of immigration restrictions. The repercussions of the end of this freedom of movement are beginning to filter through the employment sector […]
Lord Chancellor / Ministry of Justice accept that the amendments made to the Legal Aid scheme for immigration and asylum appeals were unlawful
In part as a result of the Coronavirus Pandemic, a new mandatory online procedure (‘Core Case Data’ (CCD) platform was introduced for represented Appellants bringing appeals to the First Tier Tribunal (FTT) against Asylum and Immigration decisions. The Civil Legal Aid (Remuneration) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2020 (‘the Amendment Regulations’), which came into force on 8 […]
A new, fast-track visa scheme to attract the world’s top scientists, researchers and mathematicians will open on 20 February 2020
Article by our Immigration Solicitors Ameera Nosheen and Asya Chaudhry 28.01.2020 This follows a commitment by the Prime Minister last summer to put science, research and innovation on the top of the government’s agenda. The Global Talent route will have no cap on the number of people able to come to the UK, demonstrating the […]
UK announces 2-year post-study work visa for international students
Article by Solicitors Asya Chaudhry and Ameera Nosheen In a major boost for students, the UK government has announced a new two-year post-study work visa, expanding opportunities for talented international students to build successful careers in the UK. The new ‘Graduate’ route will be open to all international students, who have valid UK immigration status […]
Settled and Pre Settled Status in UK
Changes to the UK immigration rules will require EU citizens and their family members to secure their long-term status in the UK post-Brexit by applying for settled status. As of 21 January 2019, the scheme is open to eligible EU citizens. When do I need to apply for settled status in the UK? As an […]
EU Settlement Scheme update
This is the latest information on the EU Settlement Scheme for EU citizens living in the UK. Three weeks until go live The full opening of the EU Settlement Scheme will go ahead on 30 March 2019. Applications will be free. Ahead of the full opening of the Scheme, the Home Office have been testing the application process […]
SYLVIE BEGHAL -v- UK – EUROPEAN COURT OF HUMAN RIGHTS JUDGEMENT
STOP UNDER SCHEDULE 7 TERRORISM ACT 2000 FOUND TO BE IN BREACH OF ARTICLE 8 ECHR AND NOT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW PRESS RELEASE 28.02.19 The European Court of Human Rights has today given Judgement in the case of Sylvie Beghal v UK. Ms Beghal was stopped under Schedule 7 of the Terrorism Act […]
UK firm asks Government to apologise over detention of man at Dublin Airport
The legal team of a man from an Arab country, who was detained while transiting through Dublin Airport in June, has called on the Government to apologise for mistakenly deporting him back to London. The man from the Middle East, who has refugee status and lives in Britain, was passing through Dublin Airport en route […]
New start-up visa route announced by the Home Secretary
People who want to start a business in the UK will be able to apply for a new “start-up” visa, the Home Secretary has announced. The new route, announced during London Tech Week, will widen the applicant pool of talented entrepreneurs and make the visa process faster and smoother for entrepreneurs coming to the UK. […]