Sponsorship Licence Revocation
A sponsorship licence is mandatory for any business who wants to hire foreign workers from outside the EEA (European Economic Area).
Applying for a Schengen Visa
The Schengen system is an agreement between selected countries that, following the Treaty of Amsterdam, became part of EU law. Although the United Kingdom is not part of the Schengen passport-free area, it still uses the Schengen Information System, a governmental database used by European countries to store and disseminate information on individuals and property. Read our guide to applying for a Schengen Visa…
How To Track Your UK Visa Status Updates
Here at Scarsdale Solicitors Rochdale, Scarsdale Solicitors Oldham and Scarsdale Solicitors Manchester we often get asked how to track UK Visa status updates following submission of the relevant information. Here is our guide on how to track your UK visa application…
Migrant,Refugee or Asylum Seeker?
It can be confusing to understand the correct terminology when referring to people who have moved between countries. Definitions do vary but here is an explanation of the terms migrant, refugee and asylum seeker…
When Should EU Citizens Apply For Settled Status?
All EU citizens and their families need to make an application before a deadline of 30th June 2021 to apply for settled status in post-Brexit Britain.
How To Apply For Settled Status For EU Citizens
On 31st January this year, the United Kingdom left the European Union. A transition period is now due to end on 31st December 2020, during which Europeans can continue to enjoy the freedom of movement in the UK but are recommended to begin to apply for settled status.
What Do EU Citizens Need To Prove When Applying For Settled Status
Most EU citizens should find the settled status application reasonably easy, although some who are more vulnerable in some way or have less of the required evidence of their past residence in the UK — e.g. if they have never worked or claimed any benefits — may struggle with the application process and need professional help. Perhaps more worryingly, many settled status applicants may end up agreeing to get pre-settled status when they are, in fact, eligible for full settled status. Read our guide to what EU citizens need to prove when applying for settled status now…
Does Deportation Law Need Reform?
Recently, a deportation flight to Jamaica took place, despite protests and a last-minute court injunction that led to some being removed from the plane. Many of those Jamaican citizens grew up in the UK. Why are we deporting people who are, effectively, British? Does deportation law need to reform? Read our article un full here…
Can Spouses of British Citizens Naturalise after Three Years?
For those who have to make successive applications to remain in the country, naturalising as a British citizen is the final rung of a big ladder. The key to successfully climbing it is to carefully follow all the steps however getting the timing wrong can be catastrophic. The requirements for spouses of British citizens to naturalise are in the British Nationality Act 1981. Read this article in full to find out more…
NHS Visa Guide
The UK Government plans to launch a new NHS Visa to help the sector fill its workforce gaps. What does this entail? Read our NHS visa guide to find out more…