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The discussion of immigration needs to improve

By Alan Manning, LSE,
Post-pandemic net migration has risen in many countries. Although there are good reasons to think much of this is temporary, many countries, including the UK, have responded by making their immigration policies more restrictive. Those who believe in a more open, liberal approach to…

The legality of the new minimum income requirement

By Chris Rowe, Swansea University,
The recently announced plan to increase the minimum income requirement (MIR) to £38,700 led to widespread criticism, with the government appearing to exclude all but the affluent from establishing family life in the UK. This has led to a partial policy shift, with it now announced that…

Legislating fiction

By Alice Donald and Joelle Grogan, via Verfassungsblog,
MPs set to debate the Rwanda Bill Members of Parliament in the UK will on 16 and 17 January 2024 debate the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill, which 'gives effect to the judgement of Parliament that the Republic of Rwanda is a safe country' for asylum-seekers. The Supreme…

How to lift the No Recourse to Public Funds condition

By Danielle Cohen,
The "No Recourse to Public Funds" Condition is imposed on grant of limited leave to remain which in effect means that the person holding that leave cannot obtain public funds. However, it is possible to ask the Home Office to lift the condition and there are special criteria to be met.…

How to Apply for Endorsement for the Global Talent Visa

By Gary McIndoe, Latitude Law,
The UK's Global Talent visa route is for those who have exceptional talent, or who have the potential to thrive in the fields of science, engineering, humanities, social science, medicine, digital technology, architecture, fashion design, film & television, or arts & culture.…

Legal Implications of Doubling the Family Visa Income Requirement

By Jasmine Theilgaard, Richmond Chambers,
As many readers will be aware, part of the Home Secretary's recently announced "five-point plan" on immigration included a significant increase to the minimum income threshold for family visas under Appendix FM of the Immigration Rules. Whereas currently those eligible under Appendix FM…

Partner visa minimum income requirement is going up

By Kitty Falls,
On 4 December 2023 the Home Secretary announced that the minimum income requirement for UK partner visas would go up to £38,700 in the spring of 2024. The announcement comes hot on the heels of increases to application fees, and plans to raise the Immigration Health Surcharge in January…

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