Changes for dependent children-work routes

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Significant changes to Home Office ‘Dependent family members in work routes’ guidance – children whose only one parent is applying or is present in the UK As an immigration lawyer I frequently come across cases when I have to explain the restrictive Home Office rules to applicants who intend to bring their child or children to the UK while the other parent remains abroad. Many of them are in disbelief…

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CCJ and Naturalisation applications

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CCJ Court judgement and Naturalisation applications In principle, having debts or a CCJ claim against oneself does not need to be an impediment to acquiring British citizenship (Naturalisation). However, things are not as simple as that, and as usual with the UK immigration, the devil is in the detail. In the Home Office Nationality: good character requirement guidance two important issues are raised. Financial soundness Deception and dishonesty Financial soundness…

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Graduate visa

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Graduate visa available since July 2021 Graduate visa has been opened for applications as of July 2021. There are no maintenance funds required for the application. Graduate visa holders can work in the UK, including self-employment and voluntary work. Graduate visa is not suitable for those who want to continue studies in the UK as studies on a Graduate visa are only permitted if the course is not eligible for…

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Wander a little

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A story has recently hit the news that Wander restaurant in Stoke Newington had to be closed by the owner whose visa extension was denied by the Home Office. Although it has not been disclosed what visa type it was, we suspect it was the Tier 1 (Entrepreneur visa). Tier 1 visa is notoriously difficult to renew due to its various technical requirements to be met by Applicants. The restaurant’s…

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