Immigration status and medical treatment
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Youth Mobility visa for Indian nationals
Reminder for Youth mobility visa – India nationals This year, in September 2021, the Home Office announced that Iceland and the Republic of India have been added to the list of countries whose citizens can apply for the Youth Mobility visa to the UK. The Youth Mobility visa allows the visa holders to live and …
1-year of the ‘new points based system’
New points based system a success claims Home Office The Home Office published a new statement Here to mark the 1-year anniversary of the ‘new immigration points based system’ which was introduced on 1st December 2020. Priti Patel hails the new system as a success: ‘Twelve months on and this has delivered on the public’s …
Home Office first ‘Ethical Decision-Making Model’ guidance
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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Global talent fast track not a success so far
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 …
Recent news -Deportation appeal
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. …
Changes for dependent children-work routes
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 and Naturalisation applications
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. It is important to consider all …
Graduate visa
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 …
UPCOMING CHANGES TO UK IMMIGRATION
Home Office has revealed upcoming changes to visa system.Aim is to attract highly skilled and promising migrants. Fast track visas for right candidates.