Preparing for the Brexit transition to come to an end
The UK officially left the EU on the 31st January 2020, the UK has currently been in the transition phase. This allowed European nationals and UK employers time to prepare…
Will the EEA family permit: retained right of residence still exist?
This EEA family permit will be ending on the 30th June 2021. It will not be valid after then, and you will not be able to apply. Instead, you may…
New Migration and Mobility Partnership agreement between the UK and India
An agreement was made amongst the UK and India known as the ‘Migration and Mobility Partnership’ agreement on 4 May 2021. One of the aims of this agreement is to…
Could rules restricting migrants to public funds be interfering with the rights of children?
The no recourse to public funds rule was introduced in order to prevent migrants coming into the UK from having access to mainstream benefits and housing assistance. However, there are…
The Changes in Skilled Worker applications since 2020 – what was affected?
The Changes in Skilled Worker applications since 2020 – what was affected? The previous change within skilled workers was made in July 2012, however, all new amendments made have brought…
Indefinite Leave to Remain Expiry Rules
Indefinite Leave to Remain Expiry Rules If you are an indefinite leave to remain (ILR) holder, or are applying for ILR, it is important to be aware of the ILR…
Overstaying in the UK
What happens if my visa expires while I’m still in the UK? If your UK visa has expired while you are still in the country, you will be out of…
Case study: Landmark Court of Appeal judgement on the “unduly harsh” test for deportation cases
In the landmark case of HA (Iraq) and RA (Iraq) v SSHD [2020] EWCA Civ 1176 clarification has been provided in regards to the “unduly harsh” test where a non-British…
Has your Sponsor Licence expired?
Has your Sponsor Licence expired? If your organisation’s sponsor licence has expired, you will then need to take action quickly in order to regain status as a sponsor licence holder.…
Case Study: Challenges to Home Office policy
Trafficking Recent cases have raised questions regarding the decision making process by the Secretary of State for the Home Department (SSHD) when implementing its policy when deciding cases involving victims…