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...
Following the discontinuation of free movement between the UK and the EU, the UK government introduced a revamped points based immigration system. This system has been designed to simplify the process of recruiting overseas workers and aims to attract talented individuals to the UK while balancing the recruitment of UK nationals. Under the new system,...
In a revelation that has sparked widespread debate and introspection, the United Kingdom recorded its highest-ever net migration figures last year. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), net migration into the UK reached a staggering 745,000 in 2022, surpassing previous estimates significantly. The ONS report indicates that the majority of new arrivals were...
Securing British citizenship is a significant milestone that comes with a set of requirements, one of the most crucial being demonstrating good character. The UK government places great emphasis on the moral and ethical standing of individuals seeking citizenship. In this article, we’ll explore the essential aspects of good character and how it plays an...
The Court of Appeal in the case of FN (Burundi) v SSHD [2023] EWCA Civ 1350 decided that The Upper Tribunal justifiably determined that despite a strong bond between the appellant and her daughter, the deportation was not “unduly harsh” under section 117C(5) of the 2002 Act, with the assessment being deemed reasonable and free...
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