Changes to document requirements
From 28 October 2013 if you are applying by post for extension of stay, indefinite leave to remain…
UK Immigration & Nationality Legal Changes
English language tests for applications under Tiers 1, 2 and 4 of the points-based system
Home Office have made some amendments to the list of approved English language tests for applications made under…
Pre-Action Protocol for Judicial Review
This protocol applies to proceedings within England and Wales only. It does not affect the time limit specified by…
Consideration of the right to respect for family and/or private life
A valid application is not required where an Article 8 claim is raised: as part of an…
Immigration Bill
Proposed changes to reform the removals and appeals system, end the abuse of Article 8 and prevent illegal…
Most immigration judicial review applications move to Upper Tribunal from November
Most immigration judicial review applications will move to the Upper Tribunal from the 1st of November. The Right…
Reducing common errors in Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) applications
Providing the right specified documents Use the policy guidance to find out which documents you should send to…
Overstayers
An overstayer is a person who was granted limited leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom,…
Switzerland introduces segregation for asylum seekers
News media report that a number of towns in Switzerland have introduced draconian restrictions on asylum seekers. According…
Long residence and private life – the changes to Article 8 of the ECHR
The rules on long residence recognise the ties a person may form with the UK over a lengthy…