The Importance of Transparency in Visa Applications In the area of immigration and citizenship, transparency and honesty are paramount. A recent case from the UK Court of Appeal underscores the importance of full disclosure during visa and citizenship applications. A Case in Point The Court of Appeal upheld the Home Secretary’s decision to deprive an…
Important Change in The Delivery of Biometric Residence Permits (BRP) Starting from Monday, 18th September 2023, the Home office will be transitioning from FedEx/TNT to the Royal Mail Group for the delivery of biometric residence permits (BRP). The service will continue in a manner similar to the previous provider, but there are some key differences…
Home Office Announces Significant Visa Fee Increases Effective from 4th October 2023 In a pivotal announcement made today, the Home Office unveiled a series of adjustments to the visa fee structure, which are slated to come into effect from the 4th of October, 2023. These alterations span a wide array of visa categories and are…
How Might The Proposed Illegal Migration Bill Affect Child Rights? The UK Government’s recently proposed “Illegal Migration Bill” has stimulated extensive debate due to its potential implications for immigrants residing in the UK. One crucial area of concern pertains to child rights, as detailed in the ‘Child’s Rights Impact Assessment’ issued alongside the Bill. In…
Significant Changes To Visa Regime For Dominica, Honduras, Namibia, Timor-Leste and Vanuatu The UK Government has recently announced significant amendments to the visa regime for several countries, including Dominica, Honduras, Namibia, Timor-Leste and Vanuatu, as documented in the Statement of Changes HC 1715. These changes could have substantial consequences for nationals from these countries planning…
An In-depth Analysis Of The Inspection Report On Home Office’s Operations For Removal Of Foreign National Offenders The Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration, Mr David Neal, recently published a thorough and critical inspection report on the Home Office’s procedures for the removal of Foreign National Offenders (FNOs) in the UK. This detailed analysis…
Court Rules Only Ground To Challenge Naturalisation Refusals Is Irrationality In the recent decision of R (Sandy) v Secretary of State for the Home Department[2023] EWHC 640 (Admin), High Court Judge Sir Nicholas Mostyn, who is due to retire this summer, provided some excellent insight into the issues of irrationality and proportionality in cases where…
The Private Life route offers one of the lesser-known immigration pathways to permanent settlement in the UK. Depending on your age when you came to the UK and how many years you have lived here, it may be possible to apply to stay and eventually settle on the basis of your right to a Private…
As confirmed in the ‘Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules’ (HC1160) published on 9th March 2023, the Home Office has made a series of changes to the Skilled Worker, Global Business Mobility, and Scale-up visa routes. In this article, we will summarise these changes and explain the implications for sponsoring businesses and individual visa applicants….
On 9th March 2023, the Home Office presented its latest “Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules” (HC1160) to parliament. The statement includes proposals for important changes to the existing Innovator visa and the ending of the Start-up visa route. In this article, we will explain what we know about the new Innovator Founder visa…
