Introduction 1. Many of the themes of your – trends and forecasts, back to the future – conference today are about what the future holds for public law and for human rights. You will have sessions on the future relationship between public law and the executive; a better future…
Historically, the Home Office were wary of allowing those who hold shares in a company to be sponsored or obtain a visa on that basis. Under the Skilled Worker's predecessor route, Tier 2 (General), there was a cap of 10% shareholding on sponsored workers. Even routes such as '…
Millions are being invited to switch from physical immigration documents to E-Visas in an attempt to modernise and introduce the digital immigration system to the UK. From 17 February 2024 the Home Office began sending emails to all those with physical immigration documents called…
Adegboyega v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2024] EWHC 2365 (KB) (15 September 2024) In Mr Adegboyega's case, the SSHD was ordered to pay over £203,995.24 in damages. A Nigerian national, Mr Adegboyega was unlawfully detained at Brook House Immigration Removal Centre for…
1. Introduction to Home Office Certification of Immigration Claims as Clearly UnfoundedIn some circumstances, if your protection and/or human rights claim is refused, your claim may be certified by the Home Office as "clearly unfounded". In this article we examine what to do next if you…
Since July 2015, visa holders have been provided with a Biometric Residence Permit (BRP), a physical card equipped with a chip that stores their biometric data and confirms their identity and immigration status. However, the Home Office is now transitioning from BRPs and other traditional…
In this brief video guide, solicitor Joel Reiss explains the process of applying for a UK visit visa. He outlines the key requirements needed to convince the Home Office, including proving a genuine visit reason, financial stability, and strong ties to your home country.
By Kate Ritchie, The Open University. Originally published in Judicial Review,
Introduction 1. The policy of the previous UK government to remove asylum seekers to Rwanda (the Rwanda Policy) has attracted considerable debate and controversy. A judicial review case brought to challenge this policy, on the basis that Rwanda was not a safe country, revealed…
Further leave to remain is your chance to extend your family's visas so that they don't expire and you can continue to build your life in the UK. Known as FLR (M), it could allow your family to remain for a further 30 months. Read this article to learn more about further leave to remain…
By Lucy Potter, University of Sheffield, via The Conversation,
Can you name philosophers who were humanist?What are the beliefs and thoughts of prominent non-religious thinkers?Do you drink alcohol and have you ever eaten pork?These are all questions apostates – people who leave religion – have reported being asked during their asylum interviews with…
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