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UK asylum ruling on Zimbabwe can be challenged: court
IT IS significant and pleasing to note that the UK Court of Appeal has granted permission to appeal against the current Zimbabwe Country Guidance case which had brought so much misery to Zimbabweans who have been seeking permission to regularise … Read more
Children and UK citizenship
A NUMBER of people have had their asylum cases decided as legacy cases by the UK Border Agency. In the majority of those cases, applications could have been made a number of years ago resulting with an eventual grant of … Read more
Embassy protest evidence in UK asylum claims
MANY people attend outside embassies in London demonstrating against governments of their countries of origin for a whole range of reasons. People demonstrate under the banner of democracy, human rights and others seek a complete change of government in their … Read more
UK Supreme Court defines ‘best interest of child’ in immigration cases
THOUSANDS of people settle in the UK every year after obtaining valid leave to remain, but in many cases, they do so without the requisite leave. One thing is certain though, families are bound to be formed. Status or no … Read more
UK tests new asylum claims procedure
A SIGNIFICANT process has been established by the UK Border Agency in partnership with the Legal Service Commission (LSC) for people claiming asylum in the UK. The whole process is referred to as the Early Legal Advice Project (ELAP). Essentially, … Read more
Significant changes to UK family reunion
THE Supreme Court has made a significant decision regarding family reunion relating to people who have naturalised as British citizens. In the case of ZN Afghanistan and others v ECO Karachi, the court ruled that a person recognised as a … Read more
UK immigration: Declined on a technicality
A NUMBER of people are having their applications for further leave to remain in the UK rejected by the UK Border Agency mainly on the basis of some technical issues which may not be of their own making. The effect … Read more
Of Gamu’s mum and state benefits
THE unfolding events of Gamuchirai Nhengu’s immigration troubles in the United Kingdom have not gone unnoticed by many people who support her quest to compete and possibly win the X Factor TV show. Her current situation exposes the reality of … Read more
Good news for post flight spouses of UK refugees
SINCE August 2005, people who were granted asylum in the United Kingdom were granted five years’ stay instead of the usual indefinite leave to remain which had been the case for the past years. Those who were granted indefinite leave … Read more
UK long residence applications and gaps in lawful stay
AS PEOPLE settle in the UK, others may wish to consider the long residence route to attain indefinite leave. This may be so for people who may have been students for a long time in the UK doing various courses. … Read more
UK family life and deportation
NO-ONE wants to be in trouble with the law, particularly if this leads to deportation. A number of people have been arrested for traffic offences. These could range from driving without a licence, driving without insurance or offences of driving … Read more
UK court rules on ‘sponsors’ in family reunions
IT IS essential to ensure that a requirement for maintenance and accommodation is met before one invites a family member to come to the UK to settle. This could be the case for family members seeking to join spouses or … Read more
UK court says asylum seekers can work
A SIGNIFICANT number of people have applied for asylum in the UK and they were turned down for various reasons. Appeals were lodged and were also unsuccessful. Applications for fresh claims have since been made in some cases and they … Read more
