How Does Covid 19 Affect My Spouse Visa?
In February, the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared that the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) was a global pandemic. As a result, there has been a rollout of unprecedented measures by governments all over the world. Lockdown in the UK has seen cancellations of events, exams, holidays and weddings. Where does this leave Spouses of British nationals in the UK whose leave is expiring? Read our article in full to find out how the COVID 19 pandemic affects your spouse visa…
Coronavirus Advice for UK Visa Applicants
The UK government has issued advice for visa customers and applicants, within and outside of the UK. Read our Coronavirus advice for UK visa applicants here…
COVID 19 Advice on UK Immigration
While the UK takes unprecedented steps to try to stop the COVID-19 pandemic in its tracks, there is concern about the lack of guidance to foreign nationals in the UK that have visa deadlines due, those who cannot leave the UK before their visa expires, and those looking to take tests to obtain certificates. Read our COVID 19 advice on UK Immigration here…
Coronavirus and Immigration Removal Centres
The UK government has issued guidance on visiting immigration removal centres during the coronavirus pandemic.
Home Office Response To Coronavirus
Critics say that the Home Office response to coronavirus has been hesitant. The department has acted to protect its staff and those of its contractors: steps to reduce contagion risk were implemented in mid-March: immigration bail reporting was suspended, asylum interviews were cancelled. Despite these steps, an immigration officer is reported to have died after contracting the disease.
NHS Visa Extension
The Home Secretary has announced an automatic NHS visa extension for health and care workers in both the NHS and independent health sectors due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The Legality of Coronavirus Visa Extensions
The Home Secretary has dismissed concerns about the legality of coronavirus visa extensions.
British Nationals Stranded Abroad due to Covid-19
As Coronavirus spreads across the world, some British nationals stranded abroad face extortionate costs for flights back to the UK.
Coronavirus and Immigration Update
Measures to stop the spread of coronavirus have changed almost every part of society all over the world. The immigration system is no exception. Read our coronavirus and immigration update now for more information…
Indefinite Leave To Remain Unlikely For Those Who Lie To The Home Office
A recent tribunal reiterated that a person can be allowed to stay in the UK despite dishonesty, although the Home Office is not obliged to grant them indefinite leave to remain. Read our article on how indefinite leave to remain is unlikely for those who lie to the Home Office…