Category: visas

How Much Do You Have to Earn to Bring Your Spouse to the UK? – EIN Blog

Posted March 17th, 2025 in families, immigration, news, remuneration, visas by sally

‘If you are coming to live in the UK and want to bring a spouse with you, there are several types of visas that you might consider. As a British citizen or someone with indefinite leave to remain / settled status in the UK, you also have the option to bring your spouse and other dependent family members to live with you. Whichever option applies, there are several important eligibility criteria to consider, one of which will be whether or not you can meet the financial requirement to live in the UK and support your partner without recourse to public funds.’

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EIN Blog, 14th March 2025

Source: www.ein.org.uk

Flawed UK visa scheme led to ‘horrific’ care worker abuse, says watchdog – The Guardian

Posted March 17th, 2025 in brexit, care workers, news, recruitment, sponsored immigrants, visas by sally

‘A post-Brexit visa scheme to fill vacancies in social care was badly designed and enabled “horrific” abuse of migrant workers, the UK’s anti-slavery watchdog has said.’

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The Guardian, 16th March 2025

Source: www.theguardian.com

A Guide to Marriage and Civil Partnership Visit Visas – Richmond Chambers

Posted February 26th, 2025 in chambers articles, civil partnerships, families, immigration, marriage, news, visas by sally

‘This article will focus on those seeking to come to the UK to marry or form a civil partnership, or give notice of marriage or civil partnership.’

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Richmond Chambers, 25th January 2025

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Appealing Home Office decisions: understanding your rights and options – EIN Blog

Posted February 11th, 2025 in appeals, asylum, government departments, human rights, immigration, news, visas by sally

‘The UK Home Office grants several million visas each year, and refusal rates (other than for asylum claims) are relatively low. If you do face the heartbreak of a negative decision, what can you do? Plans may have to change and futures rethought. However, in some cases, negative decisions can be appealed, and you can make your case to a Tribunal Judge. Not every decision can be appealed – often you will be given a right of administrative review, which is an internal Home Office process. It is important from the outset that you know what remedies you have if the Home Office does not grant your application.’

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EIN Blog, 11th February 2025

Source: www.ein.org.uk

Home Office ordered to pay £100,000 to asylum seeker whose life it ‘grossly restricted’ – The Guardian

Posted February 7th, 2025 in asylum, damages, detention, families, government departments, human rights, immigration, news, Pakistan, visas by sally

‘The Home Office must pay £100,000 to an asylum seeker who was unlawfully detained before her ability to work, buy food and socialise was “grossly restricted”, the high court has said.’

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The Guardian, 6th February 2025

Source: www.theguardian.com

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 sally

‘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

Source: www.ein.org.uk

A context-dependent right to notice – EIN Blog

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

‘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

Source: www.ein.org.uk

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

Source: www.kingsleynapley.co.uk

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

Source: www.ein.org.uk

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 sally

‘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

Source: www.gov.uk

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 sally

‘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

Source: www.theguardian.com

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

Source: www.theguardian.com

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

Source: www.ein.org.uk

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

Source: www.theguardian.com

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 sally

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

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The Guardian, 16th September 2024

Source: www.theguardian.com

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 sally

‘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

Source: www.theguardian.com

Settlement fees waived for bereaved partners facing destitution – Home Office

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

‘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

Source: www.gov.uk