Our content deals with the mechanics of the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) and eligibility, as well as the citizens’ rights aspects of the Withdrawal Agreement, that broadly underpins the scheme.
We deal with the key sponsored and non-sponsored work immigration routes. We have Practice Notes covering all aspects of eligibility (from the point of view of the sponsor and the sponsored migrant) and common pitfalls.
How immigration law works. Submitting an application, grounds for refusal, conditions of permission, and various sources of law. Plus analysis of the Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules from 2013.
As the rules and policy on UK immigration grow in complexity, it’s tricky to stay up to speed on the latest changes (especially when one source seems to contradict another). We’ll help keep you up-to-date.
The Refugee Council has released a letter addressed to the Home Secretary, co-signed by 148 signatories including faith leaders, various trade...
The Home Office has published seven videos to help people on various aspects of eVisas, which have replaced hard copy immigration documents from 31...
The Home Office has issued caseworker guidance for entry clearance decision makers and Border Force officers on the Diplomatic Visa Arrangement (DVA)...
The Home Office has initiated the recruitment process for the first ever Windrush Commissioner, with applications now open. This independent role, to...
The below data shows the number of Home Office-approved employer sponsors, according to visa route, as listed on the Home Office’s register of...
Permission to travel to the UKOther than British or Irish citizens (or Commonwealth citizens with the right of abode) a person wishing to travel to...
Brexit legislation trackerThis Practice Note tracks the progress of UK legislation introduced as part of the legislative project associated with the...
Duty of disclosure in immigration applications and interviewsThe question of the extent of any positive duty of disclosure is a fundamental...
Immigration judicial review: submitting a claimThe Senior Courts Act 1981 (SCA 1981), s 31 provides a legislative framework for judicial review....
Illegal workers—civil and criminal sanctionsA system of civil and criminal penalties for employers who hire illegal workers exists for employment...
Freedom of Information request[Insert the correspondence address, including postcode, of the person making the Freedom of Information request][Direct...
Workers and Temporary Workers sponsor duties: pre-licence visit to a start-up business—typical questionsA genuine and trading business?Nature of...
Clauses—repayment of immigration fees1Repayment of immigration fees1.1In order to enable you to be lawfully employed in the UK, we agreed to pay the...
Skilled Worker—entry clearance—email at end of processDear [APPLICANT],Your Skilled Worker visaI am pleased to confirm that your Skilled Worker visa...
UK Expansion Worker—entry clearance—email at end of processDear [APPLICANT],Your UK Expansion Worker visaI am pleased to confirm that your Global...
Parental consent for minor child—letter[Insert address of [parent OR guardian] in home country][Insert Home Office address where application is being...
Biometric Immigration DocumentsWhat is a Biometric Immigration Document?A Biometric Immigration Document (BID) is the key ‘document’ that evidences...
Children applying for indefinite leave under Part 8 and Appendix FM: procedureA child may be eligible to apply for indefinite leave to enter or remain...
Key contacts for immigration advisersIP COMPLETION DAY: The Brexit transition period ended at 11pm on 31 December 2020. At this time (referred to in...
Who can give immigration advice in the UK?Immigration advisers and service providers in the UK are subject to regulation.Broadly, non-legally...
Applying to confirm a Zambrano right of residence [Archived]ARCHIVED: this Practice Note is no longer maintained as it covers the implementation of EU...
Passport stamps, vignettes and codes—examples and common problems [Archived]This Practice Note is no longer updated as it relates to the position...
Immigration analysis: The Court of Appeal has partially upheld the decision of Mr Justice Mostyn in finding that the Home Office’s rules for...
The status of the Tier 4 sponsorSTOP PRESS: This Practice Note is being updated to reflect changes to the Immigration Rules which replace the Tier 4...
Right to work checks: when and whyThis Practice Note looks at why employers need to carry out ‘right to work’ checks and when such checks should be...
Long residence and private lifeThe long residence and private life routes within the Immigration Rules are for those applying for further permission...
Changes of law and policy, rights against retrospective legislation, and legitimate expectationChanges to immigration law may mean that a person who...
Approval of naturalisation application—information sheetI am pleased to enclose a letter from the Home Office that confirms that your application for...
Immigration analysis: The Nationality and Borders Act 2022 received Royal Assent on 28 April 2022. In addition to controversial provisions relating to...
Action of admitting or permitting a person to enter the UK. British citizens and certain other British passport holders as well as EEA citizens exercising Community rights and certain Commonwealth citizens with the right of abode are entitled to be admitted to the UK without leave: see Immigration Act 1971, ss 1(1), 2, 3(1); Immigration Act 1988, s 7; Immigration (EEA) Regulations 2006; Immigration Rules HC 395, paras 7, 16.
A surcharge introduced to non-EEA migrants for applications made on or after 6 April 2015 where their total period of leave exceeds six months. The surcharge is a financial contribution to the NHS. Abbreviated to IHS.
Matters pertaining to persons subject to immigration control who are studying or intending to study in the United Kingdom.