After the latest increase in application fees and Immigration Health Surcharge, obtaining a Skilled Worker visa in the UK can become a daunting task for many individuals and families. The process involves understanding and calculating fees, which can vary significantly based on the duration of the visa and the number of family members involved. Providing...
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...
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