U3 v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2025] UKSC 19 (12 May 2025) In an appeal concerning the right approach to be taken by "SIAC", the Special Immigration Appeals Commission, in disputes about matters which are relevant to the assessment of national security, the Supreme…
Barrister Adam Pipe presents a comprehensive, hour-long webinar (originally for the Association of Interpreters and Translators) covering key updates in UK immigration law, including the new Immigration White Paper, changes to the nationality 'good character' policy, recent Immigration Rules and case law developments, and best practice for appeals under the FTT (IAC) Practice Direction.
IntroductionIf you're planning a trip to the United Kingdom for tourism, to visit family or friends, or for business purposes, you may need to apply for a UK Standard Visitor visa. Depending on your nationality, you may not need a visa to visit the UK. If you do not need a visa, you'll…
When a skilled worker in the UK loses their sponsorship, whether due to redundancy, company closure, or a shift in business priorities, the consequences can be immediate and severe.Under current immigration rules, the Home Office typically issues a visa curtailment notice that gives…
As a New Entrant, applicants can benefit from a lower salary threshold, making it easier for early-career professionals to qualify. The UK Home Office has structured this route to make the country more accessible to global talent while addressing the economic demand for skilled workers.…
The Graduate visa route gives applicants permission to stay in the UK for at least two years after completing a course at a UK university. To qualify for a graduate visa, the applicant must have come to the UK on a student visa (formerly Tier 4 student visa). This route allows the…
As the UK government considers extending the qualifying period for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) from five to ten years, much of the public discourse has focused on the direct impact this will have on migrants' ability to settle. But there is another, equally pressing concern that…
Expert witness reports can play a vital role in asylum decisions, particularly when they provide essential background on the conditions that force people to flee their home countries. But to be effective, and to be accepted by the Immigration Tribunal, these reports must meet a range of…
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 walked alongside many clients navigating complex and often deeply…
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, enforcing rules, and promoting integration. Here's a summary of the…
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