Home Office Accused of Dehumanising Refugees
The Home Office’s recent mistreatment of immigrants goes even further than the Windrush scandal, and it has affected thousands of asylum seekers and refugees according to new research.
Windrush Scandal Reveals More Than 5,000 Victims
The Home Office has revealed that over 5,000 people have now been identified as potential victims of the Windrush scandal – but that they will not have the right to appeal if their application for citizenship is rejected under the scheme.
People Have Being Wrongly Deported From The UK
Since 2012, a “handful” of people have been wrongly deported from the UK, a senior immigration enforcement official has admitted.
New Exceptions For Overstayers Announced
A new Home Office statement of changes including new exceptions for overstayers was announced On Friday 15th June, which comes into force on July 6th, 2018.
Home Secretary Announces New Start Up Visa
Sajid Javid, the Home Secretary, today announced a new start up visa for entrepreneurs looking to set up businesses in the UK. The new system will replace the Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur) route from 2019. It was designed after “advice from the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC)”.
NHS Tier 2 Visa Exemption
After six months of the Tier 2 cap causing the NHS to miss out on hiring 2,300 doctors, Sajid Javid, the Home Secretary, has taken action with an NHS Tier 2 Visa Exemption. This means doctors and nurses will no longer count towards the cap on Tier 2 visas.
What Are The Benefits Of UK Citizenship?
Why might an EU citizen wish to become a British citizen? The benefits of UK citizenship are self-evident for some: you become British! But is that so desirable?
How To Prove Five Years Lawful Residence
The five years lawful residence requirements for British citizenship could cause problems for some EU citizens who seek naturalisation as British citizens
Are Highly-Skilled Migrants the Next Immigration Scandal?
Accusations have been made against the Home Office that they are targeting highly qualified and highly skilled migrants as they attempt to reduce immigration numbers.
Home Office Relaxes Student Visa Rules
A recent change in the rules for Tier 4 Student Visas by the Home Office allows a “visa-light” alternative for international students from one 25 approved ‘low risk’ countries.