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Citizenship deprivation

Citizenship deprivation The 21st Century has seen an unparalleled rise in the number of individuals who have had their British citizenship revoked by the Secretary of State. British citizenship is viewed as a privilege as opposed to a right. Therefore, for individuals...

Visa routes for Ukrainian nationals

Visa routes for Ukrainian nationals On the 11th March, the Home Office updated their guidance in respect to visa routes available for Ukrainian nationals. In their guidance, the Home Office have expanded and provided further detail on the Ukraine Family Scheme as well...

Social Care Workers now qualify for Skilled Worker Visas

Social Care Workers now qualify for Skilled Worker Visas Social care workers are now recognised under the Skilled Worker Shortage Occupation List as of 16th February 2022 following changes to the Immigration Rules. They will also become eligible to apply for the...
Sham Marriage v Marriage of convenience

Sham Marriage v Marriage of convenience

In the reported case of Saeed (Deception – knowledge – marriage of convenience) [2022] UKUT 00018 (IAC), the Upper Tribunal clarified the distinction between a “sham marriage” and a “marriage of convenience”. The background and findings of the case are set out below:...