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
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Ditching dependants at Tier 1 appeal
IN A recent UK Asylum and Immigration Tribunal case, our client and her spouse’s dependant made an application for leave to remain in the UK under the Tier 1 (Post-Study Work) Migrant scheme. The application was rejected by the Home … 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
Studying in Canada
BEGINNING in the early 90’s, the UK has been the most popular destination for students from all over the world. However, following a clampdown on informal colleges, it is becoming more and more difficult for foreign students to … Read more
Changes to UK marriage approval scheme
WITH effect from April 9, 2009, the UK Border Agency has suspended the fee for Certificate of Approval for marriage applications. This means that individuals making an application for a Certificate of Approval on or after this date will not … Read more
UK immigration amnesty: rumour and fact
A RECENT BBC Panorama programme has fuelled rumours of an amnesty for illegal immigrants in Britain. The programme dealt with proposals which supported an earned regularisation route for those working illegally, with each case being examined on its … Read more
