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Is deportation possible for stateless individuals in the UK?

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...

No dependants for care workers; learn who’s still eligible.

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...

UK hits record high in modern slavery referrals

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...

Understanding ILR for domestic violence survivors

Domestic violence and abuse, in its many distressing forms, can leave victims feeling trapped and powerless, especially when it involves their immigration status in the UK. Fortunately, the UK immigration system provides a crucial lifeline for those caught in such dire circumstances: the option to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) under Domestic Violence....

Effective strategies for sponsor licence compliance

The UK businesses holding a sponsor licence are grappling with the ever-growing complexity of compliance requirements. Sponsor licence compliance, a critical aspect of the UK immigration system, demands rigorous adherence to specific obligations and duties by organisations employing non-UK nationals. Understanding the sponsor licence compliance Sponsor licence holders are required to fulfil a range of...

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