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Immigration audits: Sidestep pitfalls to avert setbacks

By Sarah Ingles Carlyle, Dentons,
In response to political pressure to curb immigration, the UK Home Office has stepped up enforcing compliance with sponsor licence obligations by UK businesses that employ overseas workers.This has led to a surge in the number of suspensions and revocations of sponsor licences, with a 300…

Financial Evidence for UK Student and Child Student Visas

By Deluxe Law Chambers,
Applying for a UK Student visa or Child Student visa requires applicants to meet strict financial requirements. The Home Office expects you to prove that you have enough money to pay your tuition fees and living costs in the UK, as well as financial support for any dependants. Failing to…

Back to School: An Immigration Law Update for the Start of a New Term

By Adam Pipe,
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Join barrister Adam Pipe of No.8 Chambers for this DG Legal webinar recording, where he provides a clear overview of recent immigration law developments. Topics include the Government’s White Paper, recent Immigration Rule changes, key case law on sponsor licence revocation, deprivation of citizenship, Article 8, and EU law, as well as the latest updates in policy, practice and procedure. The webinar slides can be downloaded from https://dglegal.co.uk/webinars/back-t...

Skilled Worker Visa Changes: ‘Navigating the Nightmare’ – A Conversation with Shara Pledger

By Adam Pipe and Shara Pledger,
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Adam Pipe speaks with corporate immigration solicitor Shara Pledger about the recent and significant changes to the Skilled Worker rules and the challenges they create for UK employers and international recruits. Shara explains the effects of tighter skill and salary requirements, the emergence of a two-tier system for existing and new sponsored employees, and practical strategies for navigating these changes. She also covers sponsor licensing considerations, temporary shortage list roles, non-sponsored options such as internships and business visitors, and planning for the future recruitment of graduates and overseas workers.

Planning Law Is Being Used For Politicking About Asylum Seekers

By Simon Ricketts,
The sheer extent of coverage, and speculation as to the implications, of Eyre J's ruling in Epping Forest District Council v Somani Hotels Limited (19 August 2025) has a whiff of the silly season about it: the principles in the case law have not moved on substantively since my 14 January…

How Much Is a UK Spouse Visa in 2025?

By OTB Legal,
How Much Is a UK Spouse Visa in 2025? Full Breakdown of Costs After the April Fee Changes:If you're planning to join, or remain with, your British partner in the UK, understanding the cost of a UK spouse visa is crucial. Whether you're applying from outside or inside the UK, the process…

A New Era for UK Immigration! Attracting the World's Brightest Minds

By Buket Erdoğan,
As an immigration lawyer working closely with researchers, entrepreneurs and innovators, I welcome the UK's decision to put the attraction of world-class talent at the centre of economic policy. The creation of a Global Talent Taskforce and a £54 million Global Talent Fund marks a…

Interpretation, Translation, and Confusion in Refugee Status Determination Procedures

By Anthony Good. Originally published in the International Journal for the Semiotics of Law,
AbstractThis article examines the impact on legal processes of the need to use interpreters, drawing examples from refugee status determination procedures in the United Kingdom. It describes the roles played by interpreters in facilitating intercultural communication between asylum…

Pathways to UK Citizenship for Children

By Anna Sullivan, Latitude Law,
British citizenship by birthChildren born in the UK will not automatically be born British citizens. A child born in the UK will only acquire British citizenship if, at the time of their birth, they are born to a parent who is British or has 'settled' in the UK (often referred to as…
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