‘When Ismael found himself sleeping rough at York station in the late October cold he struggled to understand how an opportunity to pick berries 7,000 miles from his home had so quickly ended there.’
The Guardian, 26th January 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Modern slavery is surging in social care since ministers relaxed immigration rules to fill thousands of vacancies, with a growing wave of exploitation leading to workers being ripped off or living in squalor.’
The Guardian, 21st January 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘As many readers will be aware, part of the Home Secretary’s recently announced “five-point plan” on immigration included a significant increase to the minimum income threshold for family visas under Appendix FM of the Immigration Rules.’
EIN Blog, 12th December 2023
Source: www.ein.org.uk
‘Rebecca, 28, a full-time PhD student in biosciences from Liverpool, and her partner, an Australian national working in higher education, are among thousands of couples facing separation and financial uncertainty because of the government’s decision to overhaul immigration rules. Among those affected will be skilled workers, international students, health and care workers from overseas and their family members.’
The Guardian, 7th December 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘A migrant fruit picker is suing a British farm in a landmark employment tribunal over claims she was underpaid, worked six-day weeks and had to buy her own protective equipment.’
The Independent, 3rd December 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘Following judicial review proceedings brought by a destitute woman and her one-year-old daughter who were denied access to public funds, the Home Office has published a new policy instruction setting out the circumstances in which no recourse to public funds (‘NRPF’) conditions will be lifted for those on student leave.’
Garden Court Chambers, 10th October 2023
Source: www.gardencourtchambers.co.uk
‘An Afghan former interpreter with the British army has resettled in the UK with his family after a lengthy legal battle with the government, more than two years after being initially approved for relocation.’
The Guardian, 8th November 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘UK visa appointments are being booked up by brokers and sold on for hundreds of pounds in an illicit trade targeting overseas workers and students.’
The Guardian, 29th October 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘A High Court judge earlier this month lifted an automatic suspension that was preventing the Home Office from entering into contracts worth more than £750m for visa and citizenship application services. Ed Williams and Nico Tilche look at the lessons to be learned.’
Local Government Lawyer, 20th October 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘Introduction: Within the intricate realm of immigration appeals, the appellant’s right to family life often emerges as a focal point. This article delves into a specific case study that elucidates the intricacies and challenges encountered when evaluating this fundamental human right within the context of an immigration appeal. The case revolves around an appellant, a Russian citizen, who seeks permission to remain in the United Kingdom (UK) as the spouse of a British citizen. Through a comprehensive analysis, this article aims to shed light on the pertinent factors and the delicate balance required in determining the appellant’s right to family life.’
EIN Blog, 21st July 2023
Source: www.ein.org.uk
‘Britain is imposing visa requirements for all visitors from Dominica, Honduras, Namibia, Timor-Leste and Vanuatu, as Suella Braverman cited abuse of the migration system.’
The Independent, 20th July 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘From 17 July 2023, international students can only switch into a sponsored work route (the Skilled Worker or Scale-up Worker) after they have completed their course of studies. PhD students can switch into the sponsored work route 24 months after the start date of the course.’
EIN Blog, 19th July 2023
Source: www.ein.org.uk
‘Employers that sponsor foreign workers to work in the UK need to be prepared to report changes to where those workers work to the UK authorities within 10 working days, an immigration expert has said.’
OUT-LAW.com, 21st April 2023
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
‘Obtaining a sponsor licence enables your organisation to sponsor migrant workers or students in the UK. The Home Office will determine whether your organisation is eligible for a sponsor licence by looking at whether you can meet key criteria.’
EIN Blog, 11th April 2023
Source: www.ein.org.uk
‘A chef from Bangladesh who was wrongly recorded as a sex offender by the Home Office has won the right to remain in the UK after fighting since 2010.’
The Guardian, 12th April 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘The immigration rules provide for an option of applying for indefinite leave to remain after completing 10 years of continuous lawful residence. At present, any type of permission to stay counts as lawful residence, whether or not the permission is in a temporary category or in a long-term immigration route leading to settlement. On 12 April 2023 this rule will change to exclude from the definition of lawful residence temporary immigration categories, such as visitor visa, short term student visa and temporary admission granted while an application for asylum or humanitarian protection is under consideration.’
EIN Blog, 24th March 2023
Source: www.ein.org.uk
‘Net migration into the UK was 504,000 between June 2021 and June 2022, far higher than the previous record of 330,00. While the single biggest factor behind the rise in net migration was the new visas open to Ukrainians and BN(O) passport-holders from Hong Kong, it is the increase in the numbers coming to the UK on student visas that is the potential target of a government crackdown. Alan Manning argues that further research in this area is urgently needed.’
EIN Blog, 14th February 2023
Source: www.ein.org.uk
‘Eight former BBC journalists who had their applications to relocate from Afghanistan to the UK rejected are expecting their cases to be reconsidered after they successfully challenged the rationale behind the refusals at the high court.’
The Guardian, 13th February 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘A victim of suspected labour abuse who confidentially disclosed details of exploitation to government investigators says she has been subjected to threats and intimidation after she was outed to her employer.’
The Guardian, 5th February 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Immigration practitioners today will be worryingly frustrated, alongside their clients, with the ever-increasing delays for average visa processing times made in-country or out-country by the Home Office.’
EIN Blog, 30th November 2022
Source: www.ein.org.uk
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