Category: visas

Lessons from R (Andrews) v SSHD [2025]: The Risks of Relying Solely on Home Office Guidance – EIN Blog

Posted January 27th, 2025 in employment, immigration, news, regulations, visas, volunteers by tracey

‘The High Court’s recent judgment in R (Andrews) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2025] EWHC 64 (Admin), handed down on 17 January 2025, underscores the critical importance of adhering strictly to the Immigration Rules when navigating the UK immigration system. The judgment highlights that you cannot rely solely on Home Office guidance, which does not carry the same legal authority as statutory provisions or the Immigration Rules.’

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EIN Blog, 27th January 2025

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A context-dependent right to notice – EIN Blog

Posted January 21st, 2025 in licensing, news, sponsored immigrants, visas by tracey

‘Mr Tammina came to the UK in 2008. From 2014, he was employed by Ratna Marble and Granites, who sponsored his work visa. In October 2017, the Home Office suspended the employer’s visa sponsorship licence. In late December 2017, the Home Office permanently revoked their licence. Mr Tammina was therefore no longer eligible to work in the UK on the basis of the Ratna sponsorship.’

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EIN Blog, 21st January 2025

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Linking skills with visas? Just make sure the Immigration Skills Charge does what it says on the tin – Kingsley Napley Immigration Law Blog

Posted December 11th, 2024 in immigration, migrant workers, news, visas by sally

‘In his speech last week, Sir Keir Starmer, the UK Prime Minister, announced plans to publish a White Paper which will link the ability to sponsor migrant workers to training “people here in our country”.’

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Kingsley Napley Immigration Law Blog, 9th December 2024

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How to apply for entry clearance for Victims of Transnational Marriage Abandonment – EIN Blog

Posted December 9th, 2024 in domestic violence, families, immigration, marriage, married persons, news, Pakistan, victims, visas by sally

‘Since 31 January 2024, victims of transnational marriage abandonment can apply for a visa to return to the UK. This follows the landmark case of R on the application of AM -v- Secretary of State for the Home Department 2022.’

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EIN Blog, 8th December 2024

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Refugees in Home Office hotels will be given twice as long to find new accommodation before eviction – The Independent

Posted December 6th, 2024 in asylum, government departments, hotels, housing, immigration, news, refugees, time limits, visas by michael

‘The Home Office has extended the grace period that an asylum seeker has to transition from supported housing to their own accommodation from 28 to 56 days. The move is a victory for councils and charities who have been pressing the government for the change.’

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The Independent, 5th December 2024

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Rogue employers will be banned from hiring overseas workers – Home Office

Posted December 2nd, 2024 in employment, government departments, immigration, minimum wage, news, visas by tracey

‘Shameless businesses who commit serious offences will be banned from sponsoring overseas workers to crack down on visa abuse and prevent exploitation.’

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Home Office, 28th November 2024

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Many unable to access eVisas to prove right to be in UK, Home Office admits – The Guardian

Posted December 2nd, 2024 in computer programs, government departments, human rights, immigration, news, visas by tracey

‘The Home Office has admitted that many people who have the right to live and work in the UK cannot access their eVisas and provide proof that they are allowed to be in the country.’

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The Guardian, 1st December 2024

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Migration: How many people come to the UK and how have rules changed? – BBC News

Posted November 29th, 2024 in asylum, brexit, government departments, immigration, news, statistics, visas by michael

‘Net migration – the number of people coming to the UK, minus the number leaving – was 728,000 in the year to June 2024. The provisional figures are from the Office for National Statistics (ONS)’

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BBC News, 28th November 2024

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Palestinian student stripped of UK visa after Gaza remarks wins human rights appeal – The Guardian

Posted October 31st, 2024 in appeals, demonstrations, government departments, human rights, immigration, Israel, news, universities, visas by michael

‘A Palestinian student who was stripped of her student visa after remarks she made about the Israel-Gaza war has won a human rights appeal against the Home Office’s decision.’

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The Guardian, 30th October 2024

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Digital advancement at forefront of UK immigration law developments – OUT-LAW

Posted October 25th, 2024 in artificial intelligence, computer programs, facial mapping, immigration, news, visas by sally

‘Digital advancement including artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and biometric recognition are at forefront of new border security and immigration measures in the UK.’

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OUT-LAW, 23rd October 2024

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E-Visas – The Big Switch – EIN Blog

Posted October 9th, 2024 in documents, government departments, immigration, news, visas by sally

‘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 Biometric Resident Permits (BRPs), inviting them to create a UK Visa and Immigration Account to access their E-Visas. The E-Visas are digital proof of their immigration status.’

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EIN Blog, 8th October 2024

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UK’s new eVisa scheme ‘could create digital Windrush scandal’ – The Guardian

Posted September 18th, 2024 in computer programs, documents, government departments, immigration, news, visas by sally

‘Millions of migrants have been urged to register for a new eVisa scheme as campaigners warn the document could create a digital Windrush scandal.’

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The Guardian, 18th September 2024

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Doctor who feared having to leave UK after visa blow wins Home Office U-turn – The Guardian

Posted September 17th, 2024 in autism, doctors, families, government departments, immigration, news, visas by tracey

‘Doctor who feared having to leave UK after visa blow wins Home Office U-turn.’

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The Guardian, 16th September 2024

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Valued GP ‘will be forced to leave UK’ after autistic daughter refused visa – The Guardian

Posted September 16th, 2024 in autism, doctors, families, immigration, news, visas by tracey

‘An experienced and highly regarded doctor who is working at a GP surgery in east London says he has no choice but to walk away from his job because the Home Office is separating him from his wife and autistic daughter.’

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The Guardian, 16th September 2024

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Settlement fees waived for bereaved partners facing destitution – Home Office

Posted September 11th, 2024 in bereavement, families, fees, government departments, immigration, news, visas by tracey

‘People dealing with the death of their partner and facing financial hardship will soon be able to apply to have the application fee for settlement waived.’

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Home Office, 10th September 2024

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Afghan family refused UK visas to join son, 13, evacuated from Kabul – The Guardian

Posted September 9th, 2024 in Afghanistan, children, families, government departments, human rights, immigration, news, visas by tracey

‘The Home Office has rejected a visa application from a family trapped in Afghanistan, whose son was evacuated to the UK during the fall of Kabul.’

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The Guardian, 9th September 2024

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Discover everything you need to know about the Skilled Worker Visa – EIN Blog

Posted July 17th, 2024 in employment, immigration, news, visas by tracey

‘The Skilled Worker Visa is designed for skilled individuals who wish to work in an eligible role in the UK.’

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EIN Blog, 16th July 2024

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Demystifying the English language requirement for UK visas – EIN Blog

Posted July 15th, 2024 in citizenship, examinations, immigration, news, visas by tracey

‘For many visa routes, evidencing your English language skills to a certain level is an essential part of the application and failing to do so, could lead to the refusal of your application. However, the requirement is not homogenous – it varies across different routes and types of application and can be met in several different ways. There are also exemptions available to applicants with certain circumstances.’

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EIN Blog, 10th July 2024

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Home Office U-turn grants Wirral ‘legend’ right to live in UK after 46 years – The Guardian

Posted July 11th, 2024 in citizenship, deportation, government departments, immigration, news, visas by sally

‘A retired newsagent and “local legend” from Merseyside has said he feels marvellous after a Home Office U-turn granted him the right to live in the UK almost 50 years after he arrived.’

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The Guardian, 11th July 2024

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‘Frightening and frustrating’ move to eVisas risks repeat of Windrush scandal, experts warn – The Guardian

Posted July 1st, 2024 in documents, government departments, immigration, news, visas by tracey

‘The government is telling migrants who have lived in Britain for decades to provide proof for every year of their residency as part of the controversial transition to digital visas, immigration lawyers have warned.’

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The Guardian, 29th June 2024

Source: www.theguardian.com