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 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 | 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...
by Shwan Sharif | Jun 22, 2022 | News
In December 2020, the Immigration Rules in the UK experienced an overhaul. One way in which they changed was surrounding the entry requirements for Applicants seeking to enter the UK under the Family Migration visa route, particularly in regard to their criminality....
