Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) Fee Increase
The Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) is a fee imposed on majority of UK visa applications. This fee was first introduced in 2015 as it came into force through the Immigration …
The New Skilled Worker Route
With the upcoming near ending of the transition period of Brexit on 31st December 2020, the UK will be able to take full control in managing the entry and stay …
Increased Number Of Immigration & Asylum Judges In The First-Tier Tribunal
It is very clear that Immigration judges in the First-Tier Tribunals are currently in high demand. Tribunals are specialist bodies which make judicial decisions in relation to a certain area …
Obtaining An Endorsement For An Innovator Visa
Towards the end of March 2019, the Innovator visa was launched to replace the Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) category for the entry of new applicants. The innovator visa allows those experienced …
The Home Office & Child Citizenship Fee
Last month, the High Court ruled that the Home Office’s fee of £1,012 for children to register as a British citizen unlawful. The court found “mass of evidence” against Home …
New NHS Visa
You may have heard in the news these last couple of weeks, that Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced plans to launch a new visa, the NHS Visa. So, what exactly …
The Strict Application Of The Residency Requirement
In recent news, approximately 250 academics have contacted the Home Office in protest against the refusal issued to academic, Asiya Islam. Ms Asiya Islam was recently refused her Indefinite Leave …
Boris Johnson’s Brexit Deal: What Does It Mean For The UK?
PM Johnson announced recently that he has reached a Brexit deal for the UK to leave the European Union. In a nutshell, the revised version is aimed at preventing a …
Free Movement Still In Force After Brexit?
With regards to free movement, if we were asked to describe what will change in legal terms after the 31st October 2019, we would certainly have hesitations and perplexities in …
The Return Of The Post-Study Work Visa
Alongside the rest of her strict immigration policies, back in 2012 Theresa May had abolished the Post-Study Work Visa. This visa was originally introduced in 2004, and it permitted international …