Windrush lessons Following the Windrush scandal in 2018, a review was undertaken and a report Windrush Lessons Learned Review by Wendy Williams – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) was published in March 2020. The Review was critical of the immigration decision-making process, including the quality of some decisions made and the lack of engagement and empathy by Home …
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Nobel prize laureates and other prestigious award winners not applying for UK visas It has recently been publicised in the New Scientist that the UK Global Talent fast-track visa route has failed to attract a single applicant so far. The article in the New Scientist has attracted significant attention and comments. Approximately half a year …
Upper Immigration Tribunal appeal UK The appeal case described recently in the press perfectly encapsulates the harsh deportation policies towards foreign nationals. Polly Gordon is a 75 years old USA citizen who has lived in the UK for 53 years. She suffers from poor health and has a history of substance abuse and alcohol addiction. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Home Office has revealed upcoming changes to visa system.Aim is to attract highly skilled and promising migrants. Fast track visas for right candidates.
Recruitment agencies should seek immigration advice when obtaining sponsor licence.
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 …