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…
Supreme Court Hope for Seriously Ill Migrants Facing Deportation
A Supreme Court case seeks to increase the protection for seriously ill migrants who are facing deportation from the UK.
Universal Credit and Pre Settled Status
The High Court has dismissed an argument that regulations to make it difficult for Europeans with pre-settled status to gain access to public funds such as universal credit are discriminatory.
Applying for British Citizenship During Covid-19
What is the current procedure for applying for British Citizenship during the Covid-19 situation? Has the government announced any changes to British Citizenship applications at this time?
General Grounds Refusals
Sometimes a migrant who is in the UK unlawfully wishes to apply for an official immigration status. The Home Office calls this “regularising” because the person will become a “regular” migrant. One way to do this is to leave the country and apply for entry clearance from a country outside of the UK. Changes to UK Immigration Rules have made it harder to acquire lawful status after being in the UK unlawfully. Read our general grounds refusals article to find out more…
NHS Surcharge U Turn
With medical groups, the opposition parties and even members of his own party opposed to keeping the NHS surcharge for migrant NHS workers, the Prime Minister performed a U-turn and 24 hours after committing to it, he exempted them from the fee.
UKVCAS Begin Phased Reopening
The UK visa-processing agencies, UKVI and UKVCAS have implemented a phased reopening from the 1st June, after being closed as part of the measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.