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British citizenship can be lost

By Taffy NyawanzaImmigration

THE recent case of KB (para: 320(7A): “false representations”) Albania [2009] UKAIT 00043 demonstrates a typical situation in which a person may be deprived of British citizenship. In this context, reference is made to British citizenship obtained through naturalisation or … Read more

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Tough new rules to deal with rogue immigration advisers

By Rumbidzai BvunzawabayaImmigration

THE UK Home Office is proposing tough new rules to tackle rogue immigration advisers. Historically, many immigrants have suffered at the hands of unscrupulous and dishonest immigration advisors.   The proposals would give greater powers to the Office of the … Read more

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Tsvangirai European visit: smart or daft?

By Daniel MolokelePolitics

IN THE past week, I have been inundated by several emails from friends and colleagues alike asking for my honest view about the implications of the MDC President Morgan Tsvangirai’s visit to Europe.   One of the most contentious aspects … Read more

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Finding my feet in unforgiving England

By Stella MabinyaImmigration

Dear Mom,   IT’S been close to four months since I got to England, and I feel guilty that apart from that one phone call I made to you in my first week, I haven’t updated you on what happened … Read more

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A story of hope, a visa and a flight to the UK

By Stella MabinyaTravel

SO ON the 6th of July, 2008, at approximately 09:15 GMT, I was aboard Air Zimbabwe’s flight UM722, flying from Harare to London.    I was excited beyond measure. Well, of course I was on Air Zimbabwe! I couldn’t imagine … Read more

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