When submitting a UK visa application through UKVI, any information provided ought to be true, accurate and complete according to the applicant’s knowledge. However, as the process is oftentimes complex and lengthy, it is not uncommon for applicants…The post Common
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Sponsor Licence Refusals: Causes and Solutions
When embarking on the journey of making a Sponsor Licence Application, the sponsoring company must understand the route(s) in which they wish to sponsor overseas nationals and the duties that come with being a sponsor. In this comprehensive guide, we…The…
A Beginner’s Guide to Self-Sponsorship as a Skilled Worker
One way to work in the UK as a migrant is through sponsored employment as a Skilled Worker. A migrant’s leave in the UK as a Skilled Worker is tied to the condition that they work for their sponsored employer.…
Timeline of Recent and Forthcoming UK Immigration Rule Changes in 2024
As we step into the second month of 2024, the United Kingdom’s immigration landscape has already undergone significant transformations this year, fuelled by the government’s overarching goal of reducing net migration. These immigration changes…The post Timeline of Recent and Forthcoming…
Fines for Illegal Working to Triple From 13 February 2024
Ch-ch-ch-changes! The Home Secretary’s announcement of its intention to increase maximum fines for employers caught employing individuals without lawful immigration status (‘illegal workers’), back in August 2023 was covered in our blog post here….The post Fines for Illegal Working to…
Changes to the UK Student Visa Rules For Dependants
On 23rd May 2023, former Home Secretary Suella Braverman announced in a written statement that the government would be “removing the right for international students to bring dependants unless they are on postgraduate courses currently designated as…The post Changes to…
Sponsor Licence Renewals Abolished from April 2024
At present, Sponsor Licences are valid for four years. If licence holders wish to keep their licence beyond the four years, they must make a paid renewal application. Renewal applications can be made within 90 days of the date of…
Refugee Status for Palestinians Where UNRWA Assistance Has Ceased
In the ever-evolving landscape of international law, a notable recent occurrence is the delivery of Advocate General Emiliou’s Opinion in Case C‑563/22 SN and LN on 11 January 2024. This case, arising from a preliminary ruling request by…The post Refugee…
A Guide to Human Rights Claims in UK Immigration Applications
Applications for leave to enter or remain in the UK can be made, in certain circumstances, on the basis that to require the individual to leave the UK or to not allow them entry into the UK would be a…
Grounds for Refusal of a UK Immigration Application (Part 2)
In Part 1 of this two-part series on grounds for refusal of a UK immigration application, we looked at refusals on non-conducive grounds, criminality grounds and for breach of immigration laws. In Part 2 will examine immigration refusal decisions based…