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    The irremovables: what happens to national security threats who cannot be deported?

    The Home Office considers some foreign nationals living in the UK to be a threat to national security.

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  • Cover image for Five things the Daily Mail got wrong about immigration appeals

    Five things the Daily Mail got wrong about immigration appeals

    The toxic wasteland of the Daily Mail’s back catalogue on the topic of immigration needs no introduction.

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  • Cover image for Visas for children under Appendix FM of the Immigration Rules

    Visas for children under Appendix FM of the Immigration Rules

    In this post we look at the requirements for children to obtain permission to enter and stay in the UK under Appendix FM.

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  • Cover image for How to gather evidence in support of a non-EU deportation appeal

    How to gather evidence in support of a non-EU deportation appeal

    In this post we provide detailed consideration of the type of evidence and information which should be gathered to support the appeal of a non-EEA national who has been made subject to an order for deportation.

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    Unlawfully imposed curfews amount to false imprisonment

    In that case the Home Office had sought to argue that, although there was no lawful basis for its imposition, those who had been unlawfully subject to curfew could not sue for false imprisonment.

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    Spouse visa refusal rates

    Interesting to see the contrast between spouse visa refusals before and after the introduction of the Minimum Income Requirement.

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  • Cover image for Comment: What is driving the Home Office fees increase?

    Comment: What is driving the Home Office fees increase?

    the Home Office traditionally responds that the immigration system should be “funded by those who benefit from it”, in order to reduce taxpayer expense

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  • Cover image for New country guidance case on Kurds returned to Iraq

    New country guidance case on Kurds returned to Iraq

    In particular, it considers whether or not internal relocation by an Iraqi Kurd to the IKR would be reasonable given the obstacles he or she would face

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  • Cover image for Tribunal decides on Immigration Rules for overseas adoptions

    Tribunal decides on Immigration Rules for overseas adoptions

    The complex interplay between the Immigration Rules and international adoption law. It is a must-read for anyone involved in applications or appeals in this area.

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  • Cover image for Long delays in Home Office provision of immigration bail accommodation are lawful

    Long delays in Home Office provision of immigration bail accommodation are lawful

    Where a detainee is held under immigration powers by the state, he or she has the right to apply to be released on bail to the First-tier Tribunal.

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    How to apply for a visa as the parent of a child in the UK

    In this post we will consider the requirements that a parent applying for a visa in this category must meet in order to make a successful application.

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  • Cover image for High Court remedy for woman embroiled in disputed citizenship claim

    High Court remedy for woman embroiled in disputed citizenship claim

    Making it clear that individuals can pursue remedies in the High Court for declarations regarding citizenship.

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