The UK government’s recent decision in July 2014 to abolish the controversial Rwanda Bill marks a significant shift in its approach to immigration and asylum seekers. The Rwanda Bill was introduced in April 2022 and is officially known as the Migration and Economic Development Partnership. This Bill aimed to deter illegal immigration by sending asylum […]
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On 4 December 2023, the Home Secretary announced a large increase in the minimum income requirement for a spouse or partner visa from £18,600 to £38,700. Things have become slightly clearer since then – the minimum income requirement will initially rise to £29,000 in Spring 2024 and will be incrementally increased to £38,700 over the […]
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The Supreme Court handed down its judgement today ruling that the British Government’s plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda is unlawful. The highest court in this country found that there were substantial grounds to believe that genuine refugees sent to the country could be at risk of being returned to countries from which they […]
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Both adult and child asylum seekers are often given the option to seek accommodation support through the Home Office. Although generally safe, it has recently come to light that the staff members working for some of these hotels that are used to provide child asylum seekers with safe accommodation have been subjecting children with emotional […]
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Naturalisation is an immigration application to the Home Office to become a British citizen after you have been granted indefinite leave to remain in the United Kingdom. You can make this application 12 months after being granted indefinite leave to remain. As of 28 June 2022, under Schedule 1 of the Nationality and Boarders Act […]
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On 22nd August 2022, the scale-up visa was launched by the UK Government. A scale-up worker visa allows you to come to the UK to do an eligible job for a fast-growing UK business (sometimes called a ‘scale-up business’). To qualify for a scale-up worker visa, you must: have a confirmed job offer to work […]
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On 17 August 2022, Secretary of State for the Home Department Priti Patel signed a ‘reciprocal’ agreement which will return foreign criminals and immigration offenders from the United Kingdom to Pakistan. The agreement apparently highlights both the United Kingdom’s and Pakistan’s continuing commitment in tackling the issue of illegal migration and the threats it poses to […]
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On 28 April 2022, the Nationality and Borders Bill received Royal Assent and become an Act of Parliament, much to the horror and dismay of the world. The Act changes the legal landscape when it comes to UK asylum system and we are deeply concerned that it penalises refugees who come to the UK instead […]
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Recent guidance published by the Home Office sets out the concession made to the family Immigration Rules, particularly relating to young adult applicants (aged 18 or above and under 25 years, as in the Private Life rules). This new concession essentially means that applicants will be eligible to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain after […]
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In the latest blow to the Home Office, the High Court has ruled that part of the British Nationality Regulations 2003, as amended in 2018, is beyond the legal authority/power the Home Office should have. Parliament previously implemented new regulations under section 40 of the British Nationality Act, which essentially gave the Home Office the […]
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