by Shwan Sharif | Dec 5, 2023 | News
The documentation that refugees now need to apply for Universal Credit (UC) has changed. Refugees will now be able to apply and access UC with their Asylum Registration Card (ARC) and Home Office Decision Grant letter. The Home Office has remained adamant that they...
by Shwan Sharif | Dec 1, 2023 | News
On October 13, 2023, the UK Government declared a significant 66% rise in the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS), due to take effect from January 16, 2024, or the twenty-first day after the approval of The Immigration (Health Charge) (Amendment) Order 2023 by both...
by Shwan Sharif | Oct 19, 2023 | News
How to Navigate the Immigration ID Check App The Home Office has introduced a quick and easy way to verify identity documents on your smartphone with their “UK Immigration: ID Check App.” The first step is to start your application on Gov.UK. If you are eligible to...
by Shwan Sharif | Oct 6, 2023 | News
LGBT+ People and Asylum Claims – A review in light of the Home Secretary’s comments In the past year, 1,334 individuals sought asylum in the UK based on their sexual orientation, constituting 2% of all asylum claims. Unfortunately, the recent actions of the Home...
by Shwan Sharif | Oct 4, 2023 | News
Automatic Status Renewal (EUSS) The Home Office have announced that in September 2023, those who hold pre-settled status and who are nearing the current expiry date of their pre-settled status will automatically have that status extended by 2 years. It is no longer...
by Shwan Sharif | Sep 18, 2023 | News
What is Biometric Information? Biometric information refers to the information about someone’s physical characteristics. The Home Office guidance Biometrics information: introduction, which was published on 06/04/2022, states that the Home Office typically collects...
