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UK announces end of ‘legacy’ case review

By Rumbidzai BvunzawabayaImmigration
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THE UK Border Agency (UKBA) has announced that it has now reviewed all unresolved asylum claims lodged before March 5, 2007, estimated to be more than 450,000. The UKBA is preparing to wind down the so-called “Legacy Case Resolution Programme”, … Read more

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UK marriages made easier

By Rumbidzai BvunzawabayaImmigration

ON APRIL 4, 2011, the United Kingdom parliament approved the Remedial Order that will abolish the certificate of approval scheme for couples seeking to get married. The abolition of the scheme takes effect on May 9, 2011. At present, any … Read more

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Of Gamu’s mum and state benefits

By Vitalis MadanhiImmigration, Music, TV

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

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UK fact finding report confirms worst fears

By Taffy NyawanzaImmigration

BETWEEN August 9 and 17 this year, the Home Office undertook a fact finding mission to Zimbabwe to gather information on the situation in Zimbabwe since the formation of the Government of National Unity (GNU) back in February 2009. Its … Read more

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Is 7-year concession resurrected?

By Taffy NyawanzaImmigration

ON DECEMBER 9, 2008, the Home Office announced the withdrawal of the seven-year concession with effect from that date. The concession had been an extremely useful policy which for several years allowed some families with dependent children (in particular children … Read more

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