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Dawson Cornwell

11 STAPLE INN, LONDON, WC1V 7QH, ENGLAND

Tel:: Work 020 7242 2556
Fax:: Fax 020 7831 0478
DX:: 181 LONDON CHANCERY LANE

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Web:: www.dawsoncornwell.com

Main work contacts

Category	Contact

Matrimonial	Russell Bywater (0207 242 2556 \| rb@dawsoncornwell.com), Rhiannon Lewis (0207 242 2556 \| rl@dawsoncornwell.com), Kate Allen (0207 242 2556 \| ka@dawsoncornwell.com), Catherine Thomas (0207 242 2556 \| ct@dawsoncornwell.com), Jeremy Abraham (0207 242 2556 \| ja@dawsoncornwell.com), Charlotte Conner (0207 242 2556 \| cc@dawsoncornwell.com), Lisette Dupre (0207 242 2556 \| ld@dawsoncornwell.com), Jessica Reid (0207 242 2556 \| jr@dawsoncornwell.com)
Managing partner	Stephen Harker (0207 242 2556 \| sh@dawsoncornwell.com)
Children
Surrogacy
Family
Mediation	Jeremy Abraham (0207 242 2556 \| ja@dawsoncornwell.com), Jessica Reid (0207 242 2556 \| jr@dawsoncornwell.com)
Court of Protection	Jeremy Abraham (0207 242 2556 \| ja@dawsoncornwell.com), Anne-Marie Hutchinson OBE QC (Hon) (0207 242 2556 \| amh@dawsoncornwell.com)
International children	Anne-Marie Hutchinson OBE QC (Hon) (0207 242 2556 \| amh@dawsoncornwell.com), Carolina Marin Pedreno (0207 242 2556 \| cmp@dawsoncornwell.com), Zoe Fleetwood (0207 242 2556 \| zf@dawsoncornwell.com), Colin Rogerson (0207 242 2556 \| cr@dawsoncornwell.com)
Public law	Zoe Fleetwood (0207 242 2556 \| zf@dawsoncornwell.com)
Surrogacy, assisted reproduction and same-sex parenting	Anne-Marie Hutchinson OBE QC (Hon) (0207 242 2556 \| amh@dawsoncornwell.com), Colin Rogerson (solicitor advocate) (0207 242 2556 \| cr@dawsoncornwell.com)
Collaborative law	Kate Allen (0207 242 2556 \| ka@dawsoncornwell.com)

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Long Residence ILR: Section 3C & Paragraph 39E

This is the third post in a series of blogs regarding recent developments in case law on overstaying and applying for settlement, also known as indefinite leave to remain (‘ILR’), on the basis of 10 years long residence . The first and second post, provided an in-depth exploration of the recent cases on the interpretation of 10 years of continuous lawful residence.

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Why has my UK visit visa been refused?

In this article we look at the most common reasons for refusal of a UK visit visa application.

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Tier 2 General Change of Employment FAQs

Under the Immigration Rules, there are different requirements if you plan to change employment while on a Tier 2 (General) visa. We have prepared answers to a selection of questions frequently asked by Tier 2 (General) migrants when changing employment.

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British Citizenship: The Citizenship Ceremony

If an individual is over 18 and has made a successful application to become a British citizen , they will be required to attend a citizenship ceremony. The individual is required to attend a ceremony by law.

- Richmond Chambers
Open a branch of your business in the UK with the Sole Rep Visa

Starting a branch of your business in the UK could be one of the best moves you make in terms of your exposure in a new but very developed market. This is because the United Kingdom is today the worlds 5th largest economy and has a population of 65 million people.

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Do you have to pay Settlement Agreement Tax?

If you are negotiating a settlement agreement with your employer, it will be important to understand the tax rules that apply to any payment you may receive.

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Combining sources of income to satisfy the spouse visa financial requirement

Under Appendix FM to the Immigration Rules, family members applying for entry clearance or leave to remain must provide evidence of an annual income of at least £18,600, which is known as the minimum income requirement (“MIR”), plus an additional £3,800 for the first child and £2,400 for each additional child.

- Richmond Chambers
Costs in Immigration Judicial Review Proceedings

As outlined in our previous series of blog posts , immigration judicial review allows you to challenge decisions by the Home Office when the decision does not attract a right of appeal or administrative review.

- Richmond Chambers
Adequate Maintenance Requirement - Appendix FM

In July 2012, the Immigration Rules were changed to implement new requirements for non-EEA nationals applying to enter or remain in the UK under the family migration route. Appendix FM of the Immigration Rules was subsequently introduced, incorporating an adequate maintenance requirement.

- Richmond Chambers
Investor Visa Settlement Investment Requirements

Tier 1 Investor visa holders can apply for settlement or indefinite leave to remain (ILR) in the UK once they have spent a continuous period of 2, 3 or 5 years with leave in the United Kingdom under the Tier 1 Investor visa route.

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