THE UK Home Office has published what it calls a “statement of intent”, outlining changes it plans to make to the study, post-study work and maintenance requirements for foreign students and workers. Immigration Minister Damian Green said: “It is vital … Read more
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UK steps up Zimbabwe deportations
THE UK Border Agency appears to have stepped up its efforts to remove Zimbabwean failed asylum seekers from the UK in the last few weeks. Whilst it was significant to note that the Court of Appeal has granted permission to … Read more
UK court rules on asylum for Zimbabwe homosexuals
ON JANUARY 8, 2012, the United Kingdom’s Upper Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) handed down an interesting determination in the case of LZ (homosexuals) Zimbabwe CG [2011] UKUT 00487 (IAC). This case focuses on the risk that gays and lesbians … Read more
European economic crisis: Is it time to head home?
AN EMERGING trend within the diaspora community in the UK points towards a gradual increase in the number of people who have, or are considering returning to Zimbabwe or emigrating to other countries as a result of the global economic … Read more
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
UK Border Agency makes final call on Legacy Cases
READERS will remember my previous observations on how the UK Border Agency has been dealing with Legacy Cases and their promise that these will all be dealt by July 2011. In order to achieve this target, The Case Resolution Teams … Read more
Key changes to UK points-based system
ON May 23, 2011, section 19 of the UK Borders Acts 2007 was brought into force with immediate effect. This section of the Act inserts section 85A into the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002. Section 85A basically states that … Read more
UK asylum ‘amnesty’ a mirage
THE UK media was on June 3 awash with reports of the so-called “amnesty” that is supposedly being extended to asylum seekers. I know not of the existence of such an amnesty. However, I may be able to explain the … Read more
UK migrant marriage scheme reforms
THE UK Border Agency has confirmed that the government is now seeking to remedy the declaration by UK courts that the scheme whereby any migrant in the UK, who is subject to immigration control, must apply for a certificate 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
