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-specific requirements in order to qualify for ILR in your…
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 basis of long residence having lived lawfully in the UK for 10 years…
The UK Spouse Visa is a category for the married foreign partner to join or stay with their partner/spouse in the UK. Provided they meet the relevant requirements of the immigration rules, applications as a spouse can be made from inside or outside the UK.In 2024 according to the Home…
In discussions surrounding UK immigration law, the terms 'deportation' and 'removal' are often used interchangeably, yet each holds a distinct legal definition. This article seeks to clarify the differences between deportation and removal within the context of UK immigration law.1. Legal…
In the era of global talent mobility, skilled workers are increasingly seeking opportunities to relocate to foreign nations that offer promising career prospects and enhanced quality of life. Countries like the UK, Canada, Australia, and those within the European Union have built robust…
In this one-hour session for DG Legal, barrister Adam Pipe breaks down the most important UK immigration law cases of 2025 to date. He explores key reported decisions from the Upper Tribunal, as well as significant judgments from the Administrative Court, Court of Appeal, and Supreme Court. The video offers valuable insights for advising clients, preparing legal representations, and drafting effective skeleton arguments.
Alongside restrictions on recruitment of care workers from overseas, and an increase in the base salary for certain eligible care staff from £23,200 to £25,000, further provisions have been introduced to close perceived loopholes relating to the payment of fees or the injection of…
Join barrister Adam Pipe of No.8 Chambers and solicitor Gemma Tracey, immigration partner at JMW Solicitors, for analysis of the first Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules of 2025, HC 733 which was laid before parliament on 12 March 2025. The video focuses on the changes in respect of care workers and the skilled worker route.
Blocking foreign care workers from bringing family has already hurt Britain; Badenoch's plans to increase salaries for shortage roles and block citizenship routes would be crippling, warns immigration lawyer.
British businesses and immigration lawyers are increasingly concerned that the…
The fluctuating sentiment surrounding international students in the UK serves as a troubling reflection of our society's broader attitudes toward migration and diversity. As we navigated through 2024, a year marked by significant developments, it was apparent that our approach to…
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