by Shwan Sharif | Dec 12, 2022 | News
On 1st January 2023, amendments to the Immigration Skills Charge Regulations 2017 are expected to come into force. The current rules state that, subject to certain exceptions, businesses sponsoring foreign workers must pay a fee each time a sponsorship certificate is...
by Shwan Sharif | Dec 9, 2022 | News
Immigration and asylum legislation in the UK has changed due to the Nationality and Borders Act 2022. The Act makes a distinction between individuals who filed a protection claim before the Act’s start date of 28th June 2022, and those who filed a claim...
by Shwan Sharif | Dec 5, 2022 | News
The Home Office has started a new application process for those of Chagossian ancestry seeking British citizenship or citizenship in one of the British Overseas Territories. While the Chagossians continue to struggle to return to their native land, this is a positive...
by Shwan Sharif | Nov 22, 2022 | News
Businesses who sponsor overseas workers should be aware of the Home Office’s recent changes to the general and skilled worker guidance. Start dates The new changes mean greater flexibility and less red tape. It is no longer necessary for a sponsored worker to wait...
by Shwan Sharif | Nov 16, 2022 | News
To change your address with the Home Office, please visit https://visa-address-update.service.gov.uk/. You will need to upload proof of ID (such as your passport or BRP) and a document showing your current address. This document must also be dated within the last 3...
by Shwan Sharif | Oct 20, 2022 | Caselaw, News
XX (PJAK – sur place activities – Facebook) Iran CG [2022] UKUT 23 (IAC) This case was heard in the Upper Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) (“UT”) before Upper Tribunal Judge Keith on 8th to 10th June 2021. An Iranian man (anonymised as XX) who...
