Challenging a Settled Status decision
The EU Settled Status Scheme, under Appendix EU to the Immigration Rules, opened to all applicants on 30 March 2019.
Supreme Court ruling in Patel on Zambrano Carers
The Supreme Court delivered its long anticipated judgment on Zambrano carers in Patel v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2019] UKSC 59 on 16 December 2019.
Sole Representative Visa – Top 10 FAQs
In this post we answer some of the questions that are most frequently asked by individuals and businesses who are considering applying for a Sole Representative of an Overseas Business visa.
Divorce or Separation: Impact on Leave to Remain
January is often referred to as the ‘divorce month’ and according to recent reports 8th January is a popular day to dissolve marriages. There are many who are in the UK with leave to enter or remain and are dependent on their relationship or marriage or civil partnership. What happens if this applies to you …
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Reconsideration of a visa or immigration decision
A reconsideration entails a review by the Home Office of a decision that it has made. If you have lodged an appeal in the First Tier Tribunal against an immigration decision, you may wish to consider submitting a reconsideration request (if relevant, with new evidence in support of your case) to the Home Office while …
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Dependent Parents applying under the EU Settlement Scheme
Dependent Parents of EEA citizens (or of their spouse or civil partner) can apply under the EU Settlement Scheme for pre-settled or settled status. However, under Appendix EU, it is unclear what the meaning of ‘dependent’ is, how it can be demonstrated, or if dependency needs to be demonstrated at all.
Switching from Tier 4 Student to Tier 2 Work Visa
The new Immigration Rules introduced on 29 March 2019 allow students to apply to switch into the Tier 2 category in the UK 3 months prior to the expected completion date of their course. You must be applying from the UK and should apply prior to the expiry of your current Tier 4 visa.
Should I choose Tier 1 Entrepreneur or Innovator?
Although the Tier 1 Entrepreneur category is closed to new entrants, those who hold leave in the Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur) route currently or have held it in the last 12 months are still able to apply to enter the Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) route and therefore will need to make a choice about whether to …
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Use of “Premium Payment Clause” in Arbitration Agreements
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New Global Talent Visa announced
Faced with a potential post-Brexit brain drain, the Home Office has today announced the introduction of a new Global Talent visa.