The UK Home Office has announced a series of transformative updates to its immigration framework, as detailed in the Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules (HC246), released on 7 December 2023. These changes encompass various UK immigration routes and introduce new appendices to the Immigration Rules. Set to take effect from 31 January 2024,...
For individuals who have called the United Kingdom their home for a decade, the prospect of obtaining Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) is a significant milestone. The 10-year-long residence route offers a pathway to secure permanent residency in the UK. However, the journey to ILR is not without its complexities. In this article, we will...
Judicial review is the mechanism through which judges from senior Courts hold authority to assess the lawfulness of actions or inactions by public entities. Additionally, they exercise a supervisory role over lower courts and tribunals. The legality of any administrative decision pertaining to an individual’s immigration status or nationality can potentially be contested on recognized...
In a significant development in UK immigration policy, the government has published emergency legislation aimed at facilitating its flagship Rwanda policy. This move, set against a backdrop of ongoing legal and political debates, marks a significant moment in the UK’s approach to asylum and migration. The Home Office’s announcement comes on the heels of Home...
UK Home Office’s decision to close the Sole Representative visa route continues to resonate within the business immigration sector. Initially effective from 11 April 2022, this policy shift represented a significant change in the UK’s approach to non-EU business representatives. Any initial Sole Representative visa applications submitted after this time will be deemed invalid and...
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