The Illegal Migration Act 2023 has garnered significant criticism since receiving Royal Assent. Despite harsh comments from the shadow Immigration Minister, Labour has not committed to repealing the Act. However, there is hope that Labour might refrain from enforcing more provisions of this contentious legislation, particularly the duty to remove, which has not yet been...

The UK’s social care sector, essential yet beleaguered by chronic staff shortages, has increasingly turned to foreign workers to fill the gaps. However, many of these workers have faced financial exploitation, paying exorbitant sums to secure jobs that often fail to materialise. The UK’s social care sector has long struggled with recruitment. The demanding nature...

In the evolving landscape of UK immigration, one significant pathway for individuals granted refugee status or humanitarian protection is the route to indefinite leave to remain. This process, governed by Appendix Settlement Protection, offers a structured approach for those who have resided in the UK under protection for five years to secure their future in...

A Bolivian national who had resided in the UK for over 20 years recently lost a judicial review challenging an entry clearance refusal. The claimant, previously married to a British national, argued that he did not receive the curtailment notice. The case, Escobar v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2024] EWHC 1097 (Admin),...

The UK immigration landscape is complex, with various rules and provisions designed to address the diverse situations of immigrants. One significant rule is the 20-year rule for long residence, which offers a pathway for individuals who have lived in the UK continuously for 20 years to apply for leave to remain. The 20-year rule, contained...