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UK’s extensive use of citizenship deprivation needs much greater transparency, Joint Committee on Human Rights says
: New report on accountability for Daesh crimes highlights UK uses deprivation orders more than almost any other countryQualifying period for UK settlement to double to 10 years under White Paper’s immigration reforms
: Migrant Voice says forcing more people onto a ten year route to settlement will be devastating for many migrantsGovernment to tighten rules around ‘exceptional circumstances’ and Article 8 in immigration cases
: Today's White Paper says a new framework will set out clear rules for individuals seeking to enter or remain in the UK on exceptional groundsGovernment unveils major immigration reforms in newly published White Paper
: 82-page document, Restoring Control over the Immigration System, is publishedGuest blog
The White Paper Isn’t Law – Yet. But the Message Is Clear: Change Is Coming
As we await the next stages before the White Paper's proposals become legislation, as yet they are proposals, I wanted to take a moment to share my thoughts – not as a legal representative this time, but as someone who has…
Immigration White Paper: A Summary of the Key Proposals
The Government's White Paper, 'Restoring Control over the Immigration System', published on May 12, 2025, sets out several key proposals aimed at reducing net migration, prioritising skilled workers, ensuring fairness,…
Residential Requirements for British Citizenship
Applying for British citizenship through naturalisation is a major milestone for many. For those seeking to become British citizens, it's essential to understand the specific residential requirements to apply for British…
10 things to remember when applying for Indefinite Leave to Remain
Your application for permanent residence UK, otherwise known as settlement or indefinite leave to remain (ILR), is the culmination of any overseas resident's journey in the UK. You will of course need to meet the visa route-…
Discretion in applications for indefinite leave to remain
Is there discretion to grant indefinite leave to remain where some of the requirements of the rules are not met?
This is a particularly burning question for people planning to apply for indefinite leave to remain on the…
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Immigration (Biometric Information etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2025
SI 2025 No. 382. This instrument updates UK biometric legislation by mandating biometric immigration documents, expanding…
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SI 2025 No. 363. This instrument increases and amends fees charged across immigration and nationality applications, and…
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