In a recent statement of changes, HC 590, significant alterations to the UK immigration rules have been announced. In a comprehensive announcement, the immigration minister detailed significant revisions impacting several key aspects of the UK’s immigration framework. These amendments encompass the skilled worker category, Appendix FM partner visas, the EU Settlement Scheme, and the newly...
The Home Secretary has commissioned the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) to undertake a comprehensive review of the Graduate visa route. This review, officially requested three months after its initial announcement, is set to encompass a broad spectrum of critical areas, including potential abuse of the route, user demographics, and the route’s effectiveness in contributing to...
The legal labyrinth of immigration often presents perplexing questions. One of which recently emerged in the context of an unlawful detention claim involving a stateless person. The case of Johnson v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2024] EWCA Civ 182 tackled the intricate intersection of statelessness and deportation proceedings. Background of the case...
Effective today, 11 March 2024, dependants of newly sponsored skilled workers under standard occupation codes (SOC) 6145 (care workers and home carers) and 6146 (senior care workers) will no longer be allowed to join them in the UK. Understanding the transitional provisions The new rules incorporate transitional provisions, safeguarding those who are already in the...
The United Kingdom has witnessed an alarming rise in modern slavery cases, as recent statistics reveal a record number of referrals to the National Referral Mechanism (NRM) in 2023. With 17,004 potential victims, surpassing the previous year’s count, the urgency to address this human rights crisis has never been greater. The breakdown of these figures...
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