If you are coming to live in the UK and want to bring a spouse with you, there are several types of visas that you might consider. As a British citizen or someone with indefinite leave to remain / settled status in the UK, you also have the option to bring your spouse and other dependent…
For businesses hiring foreign workers, obtaining a sponsor licence is essential. This licence allows organisations to bring international talent into the UK workforce, whether for skilled roles or internships. However, sponsoring workers comes with significant responsibilities, especially…
R (APD) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2025] EWHC 246 (Admin) (07 February 2025) The High Court (Aidan Eardley KC) dismissed these proceedings but held that the words "would have become" in section 4L(1) of the British Nationality Act 1981 simply directed the decision-…
By Jennifer Allsopp, University of Birmingham. Originally published in Refugee Survey Quarterly,
Abstract The role of emotion in asylum processes is one that has gained attention in recent years. This article situates itself as a response to this emerging body of literature by shedding new light on how emotions shaped the asylum appeals of a group of former unaccompanied minors…
By Aida Hajro and Milda Žilinskaitė. Originally published on The Conversation,
The UK is far from the only country to be caught in a heated debate over its migration system and border security. Unfortunately, it is unlikely to get its response right, because the UK debate ignores a fundamental truth: migration trends largely follow economic cycles and labour demand.…
1. Introduction: A Tribunal Decision at the Centre of Political Debate The decision of the Upper Tribunal in an unreported case was the centre of a clash in the House of Commons during PMQs last week. Leader of the Opposition Kemi Badenoch attacked the government on the grounds that…
Those who have a pre-settled status can switch to settled status after they have lived in the UK for five years in a row. One can apply for British citizenship once they have settled status for 12 months.
If one does not switch to settled status, the pre-settled status will be extended by…
The UK Home Office grants several million visas each year, and refusal rates (other than for asylum claims) are relatively low. If you do face the heartbreak of a negative decision, what can you do? Plans may have to change and futures rethought. However, in some cases, negative decisions…
By Ben Brindle, University of Oxford. Originally published on The Conversation,
A nationwide plan to digitise immigration documents recently came into force. Since January 1, millions of foreign nationals who live in the UK must now use digital-only status documents, as all biometric residence permits expired at the end of 2024.The Home Office says an online system…
Barrister Adam Pipe and Elena Shutova, a public service interpreter and Director of the Association of Interpreters and Translators, discuss the critical role of interpreters in immigration cases. They explore challenges interpreters face, best practices for working with interpreters, and the Association's mission to regulate the profession and enhance the skills and dedication of interpreters and translators.
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