Insight
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Legal aid would have prevented Windrush
On the plight of long-resident Commonwealth citizens, free legal advice used to be available for those making immigration applications. Now it is not.
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The Tragedy of Windrush
Several cases have come to light in recent weeks and months of the treatment of Commonwealth citizens who arrived in the UK in the 1950s and 1960s.
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The Tier 2 chef & TripAdvisor review
In 2015, it had a Tier 2 sponsor licence, meaning that it could sponsor workers from overseas to come and work in the UK.
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MPs’ report scathing on Home Office capacity to cope with Brexit
The Home Affairs Committee of MPs today published its report on whether or not the Home Office has the capacity to deliver effective immigration services once the UK leaves the European Union next March.
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Who is able to change Home Office guidance?
Who has access to Home Office visa guidance? Who can change it?
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