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Lady Chief Justice highlights ‘huge’ 82% increase in First-tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum) cases in last quarter

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Date of publication

09 December 2024

Summary

More judges are being recruited but won't be in post until at least autumn 2025

How to apply for entry clearance for Victims of Transnational Marriage Abandonment

Blog post

Date of publication

08 December 2024

Written by

Danielle Cohen

28-day refugee ‘move-on’ period doubled to 56 days in new Home Office trial

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Date of publication

06 December 2024

Summary

Six-month pilot to run from 9 December gives new refugees more time to find housing and employment

New Commons Library research briefing on UK migrant returns agreements with other countries

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Date of publication

06 December 2024

Summary

UK’s agreements with 24 countries detailed, as Government highlights increase in returns since taking office

Minister announces significant revision to eVisa rollout timetable

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Date of publication

04 December 2024

Summary

Validity of expiring Biometric Residence Permits will now be extended until at least 31 March 2025

The Guardian: Government to announce delay in full implementation of eVisas from 1 January 2025

Latest news

Date of publication

03 December 2024

Summary

A written statement to Parliament on eVisas will be made tomorrow

Home Secretary vows to fix ‘collapse in controls’ on migration and borders, calls £715 million Rwanda plan a ‘grotesque waste of money’

Latest news

Date of publication

02 December 2024

Summary

In Parliamentary statement, Yvette Cooper says Government are clear that net migration must come down

Why do the UK’s net migration numbers keep being revised – and can we trust the data?

Blog post

Date of publication

02 December 2024

Written by

Madeleine Sumption, University of Oxford. Originally published on The Conversation

New guidance issued on litigation friends in the Immigration and Asylum Chambers of the Upper Tribunal and First-tier Tribunal

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Date of publication

02 December 2024

Summary

Mr Justice Dove and Judge Plimmer provide practical guidance on the appointment and role of litigation friends

Immigration legal aid fees to rise for first time in almost thirty years, Government announces

Latest news

Date of publication

29 November 2024

Summary

Lord Chancellor announces fee increase for immigration and housing, calls it important step in rebuilding 'neglected' justice system

Prime Minister criticises Conservatives’ ‘open border’ immigration policies following latest ONS migration statistics

Latest news

Date of publication

28 November 2024

Summary

Net migration is falling, but previous Office for National Statistics estimates are significantly revised upwards

Government announces new measures to tackle visa abuse and migrant worker exploitation

Latest news

Date of publication

28 November 2024

Summary

Businesses who commit serious or repeat offences face being banned from sponsoring migrant workers

Immigration Rules changes: New visa requirement for all Colombian visitors from today, Ukraine schemes updated

Latest news

Date of publication

26 November 2024

Summary

New statement of changes to the Immigration Rules (HC 334) published

The Times: Government to announce major increase in legal aid funding to clear asylum appeal backlog

Latest news

Date of publication

26 November 2024

Summary

Justice Secretary to boost legal aid funding to attract more firms and lawyers for asylum cases

UK Visa Supporting Documents Checklists

Blog post

Date of publication

25 November 2024

Written by

Gary McIndoe, Latitude Law