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Windrush Compensation Scheme Latest Update 2020

In this article, we will review the latest on the Windrush Compensation Scheme, including how much h...

COVID-19: What is the COVID-19 NHS Test and Trace System and is it Proving Effective?

Much has been said by politicians and the media about the NHS COVID-19 Test and Trace system, often ...

UK-EU Future New Relationship Update: UK’S Approach to Negotiation

It is now over four years since the UK voted to leave the EU; we review the latest prospects for a t...

Refused Asylum Seekers Have 21 days to Leave the UK

Thousands of refused asylum seekers have 21 days to leave the UK; we explain why the Home Office had...

How to Report Furlough Abuse to HMRC

In this article, we will review what is known about the scale of CJRS fraud, and what you can do if ...

Many EU Migrants Haven't Heard About the EU Settlement Scheme

Recent research by the Social Market Foundation think tank suggests that many EU migrants are unawar...

Naturalisation Certificate Replacement Processing Time in the UK

In this article, we will explain the process for ordering a new naturalisation certificate in the UK...

What Does Brexit Mean for Refugees in the UK?

What does Brexit mean for refugees in the UK, and in particular will the UK continue to adhere to th...

What is the Relationship Evidence Required for an EU settlement Scheme Application?

In this article, we will discuss the evidence required by eligible family members of an individual s...

MAC Recommends Changes to UK’s Shortage Occupation List (SOL)

The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has just published its recommendations on changes to the UK’s...

What the Latest Home Office Immigration Statistics Tell Us About the State of UK Immigration

In this article, we will review what the latest Home Office immigration statistics tell us about the...

Can my New Employer Change My Contract After TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings Protection of Employment)?

Description: If your employer has been acquired or is merging with another company, you may have bee...

Can A Non-Resident Set Up A Company in the UK?

In this article, we will explain whether non-residents can set up a limited company in the UK and th...

The £35,000 Threshold Effect (For Tier 2 Visa Applications)

£35,000 Threshold for Tier 2 visa migrants. What the new salary threshold is going to do to the econ...

Nanny Visa: Bring a Foreign Nanny to the UK

You can apply for a UK Nanny visa under the overseas domestic worker visa or the UK skilled worker v...

I Have A Five Years Residence Permit Through My Partner, And I Have A Full-Time Job. In The Case Of Separation, Am I Classed As Illegal, And Can I Apply For ILR After Five Years?

In our latest blog we assess the options available to a non-EEA citizen who is in the UK on a spouse...

Can I Make a Partner Visa Application If I Don't Have a Passport?

In our latest blog, we discuss whether it is possible to apply for a partner/spouse visa without a p...

Can Voluntary Departure Become Deportation

For Britsh Citizen travellers stranded abroad and unable to return home due to the coronavirus pande...

Could You Fail The Spouse Visa Interview Even If You're Genuine?

The Spouse Visa interview is designed to test the validity of your relationship. Read on for our gui...

What is A-rated Sponsor Licence in the UK?

An ‘A’ rating sponsor licence means the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) consider you are meeting you...

What's Happened To The EU Settlement?

The EU Settlement seems to be put back on the negotiating table - so what does this mean for EU citi...

What's The Validity Of My Tier 2 Visa If I Resign?

If you have gotten a better job offer from another employer, what happens when you resign from your ...

Start-Up Visa

The start up visa was introduced to replace the Tier 1 Graduate entrepreneur visa. Most of the requi...

Introducing the UK NHS Visa

When introducing the new visa effective Jan 2021, Matt Hancock stated this new visa will make it eas...

What Impact Does Immigration Have On The UK's Labour Market?

Impact of immigration on the UK Labour market. Immigration account for over 1.5 million of the workf...

Trade And Investments After Brexit: An Immigration Perspective

A sense of stability has returned to the UK Economy and the business community is feeling more posit...

Long Immigration Detention Periods Violate ECHR Article 5 - JN V United Kingdom

A judge ruled that Lengthy Immigration Detention Periods contravene European Convention on Human Rig...

Immigration And Asylum: Procedures

Discover How to claim asylum in the UK | Reiss Edwards it work? Can illegal immigrants become legal ...

How To Renew An Expired Biometric Residence Permit Card (BRP)

Your BRP expiry date is usually the same as the expiry date on your visa. If you are applying to ext...

How Can I Pass The English Visa Requirement In My Application?

For a migrant to be eligible for some visa application, they would need to pass an English Language ...

Resident Labour Market Test

The RLMT is a set of guidelines that encourages British businesses to try to first look at the exist...

Why Shamima Begum Must Be Allowed To Return To Britain

The case of Shamima Begum took another turn recently, with the Court of Appeal stating she should be...

Furlough Fraud and Immigration Law

A new survey shows that one third of businesses have or are committing furlough fraud. What are the...

Derivative Residence Card As A Primary Carer

In this blog, we will explain what the Derivative Residence Card is, who can apply for one, and the ...

How Do I Link My Child to My EU Settled Status?

In our latest blog, we explain how an EU/EEA national can link their child's EU Settled Status appli...

Passport Renewal from Outside the UK - Supporting Documents

For those needing to renew their British passport from outside of the UK, we outline the supporting ...

Mental Illness and Deportation - Can Someone with Mental Illness Such as ADHD Be Deported from the UK on the Basis of a Crime They Committed?

In our latest blog, we consider whether a diagnosis of mental illness can present deportation from t...

Can An Agency Sponsor A Tier 2 Migrant? How Does It Work?

In this article, we will explin the immigration rules which apply to employment agancies involved in...

Priti Patel Unveils Details of New UK Immigration System

With less than four months to go until the start of 2021, we take a look at what is known of the new...

Will I Lose my Pre-settled Status if I Leave The UK?

If you have pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, we explain your rights and whether yo...

UK Visa Extensions Due to Coronavirus

In our latest article, we explain the latest guidance for migrants whose visas have expired but were...

Calculate Absence Period from the UK for ILR and British Citizenship

If you are applying for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) or British Citizenship, you may need to cal...

UK Air Bridge Countries List

In our latest blog, we list the countries with which the UK has an 'air corridor', those which have ...

What Is the UK Office For Talent?

In early July 2020, the UK Government published its Research & Development Roadmap which includes pl...

Switching from a Tier 2 ICT Dependent Visa to a Tier 4 Student Visa

If you are currently on a Tier 2 ICT dependant visa and are considering studying in the UK, we expla...

British Citizenship for a Child Born Abroad to Settled Parents

If you are settled in the UK and have a child under the age of 18 who was born outside of the UK, we...

Can a Parent of a British Child be Deported?

We are regularly asked whether a parent of a British child can be deported, we explain the immigrati...

How Has COVID-19 Impacted Brexit?

In our latest article, we discuss how Covid-19 has impacted Brexit in terms of reaching a trade deal...

My ILR Application Is Refused Due to A CCJ. What Can I Do?

If you have been refused ILR due to a CCJ, or you want to know if a CCJ can affect an ILR applicatio...

British Citizenship by Double Descent

In our latest article, we review how a person born outside of the UK can acquire British citizenship...

Domestic Workers as Victims of Human Trafficking and/or Slavery

Domestic workers in the UK who are victims of human trafficking or slavery can apply to stay in the ...

Babies Born in The UK to Student Visa Holders

If you are a UK visa holder (e.g. on a students or tier 4 visa) who is due to or has recently given ...

How To Get A Deportation Order Revoked

Many deportation orders are challenged on human rights grounds. If you are looking to get your depor...

What Crimes Can Lead To Deportation?

You can be deported from the UK if you commit a crime and are sentenced to 12 months or more impriso...

UKVCAS Service Points Start To Reopen

Across the UK, UKVCAS Service Points are reopening, enabling the enrolment of biometric information ...

Can EU Citizens Claim Benefits in the UK After Brexit?

For EU citizens to be able to claim benefits in the UK after January 1st 2021, it is best to secure ...

Is There an Exemption from Deportation in the UK After Ten years?

In our latest article, we discuss whether it is possible for a foreign national to be exempted from ...

English Test - CEFR level B1

In this article, we explain what is meant by CEFR level B1 for English language proficiency, and whi...

What is Meant by Section 3C Leave?

If you are unsure what is meant by Section 3C leave, we explain when it applies, when it does not ap...

What is the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)?

If you don't know what is meant by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), ...
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