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Impact of Covid-19 on Tier 2 visas

June 26, 2020

The breakout of the Coronavirus Pandemic has caused a major change to the way that many businesses operate. Many businesses have suffered losses in revenue which has resulted in employees facing redundancy or being furloughed under the Government’s job… The post Impact of Covid-19 on Tier 2 visas appeared first on Richmond Chambers.…

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Coronavirus (Covid-19) Immigration Law Update

By Georgina Griggs

June 18, 2020

The Coronavirus has resulted in a period of difficulty and uncertainty for everyone across the world. We have seen various changes to our society and to the way we live our lives. The immigration system is no different, and has had to adapt to respond to… The post Coronavirus (Covid-19) Immigration Law Update appeared first on Richmond Chambers.…

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Indefinite Leave to Remain for ECAA Turkish Workers or Business Persons

By Zoe Bantleman

June 5, 2020

Under Council Regulation (EEC) 2760/72 (often referred to as the “Ankara Agreement”) and its Protocol, there are special arrangements for employed and self-employed Turkish nationals in the EU, including in the United Kingdom. The UK became bound by… The post Indefinite Leave to Remain for ECAA Turkish Workers or Business Persons appeared first on Richmond Chambers.…

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Turkish Worker Visa Post-Brexit

By Zoe Bantleman

June 4, 2020

The Turkish Worker route is not immune to the legislation relating to the withdrawal of the UK from the EU. This post explores the current situation during the transitional period to 31 December 2020, and speculates about the future of the Turkish Worker… The post Turkish Worker Visa Post-Brexit appeared first on Richmond Chambers.…

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Why Hong Kong BN(O)s should renew their BNO passports

By Zoe Bantleman

June 3, 2020

After listening to the 2 June 2020 parliamentary debate on British Nationals (Overseas), and reading the Prime Minister’s article of 3 June 2020, it occurs to me that the Foreign Secretary, Home Secretary and Prime Minister may draw an arbitrary… The post Why Hong Kong BN(O)s should renew their BNO passports appeared first on Richmond Chambers.…

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Proposals to Extend Rights for Hong Kong’s British Nationals (Overseas)

By Zoe Bantleman

June 1, 2020

It is welcome news that British National (Overseas) citizens in Hong Kong could have their rights to remain in the UK widened. The Rationale for extending the rights of Hong Kong British National (Overseas) citizens These reports and announcements… The post Proposals to Extend Rights for Hong Kong’s British Nationals (Overseas) appeared first on Richmond Chambers.…

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British Nationality Law: Britain’s Colonial Obligations to Hong Kong

By Zoe Bantleman

June 1, 2020

The United Kingdom’s nationality law is inextricably linked to the failures of its imperial project. It is a history of active closure of itself from the peoples it colonised. Between 1949 and 1983, when the laws could have left the United Kingdom open,… The post British Nationality Law: Britain’s Colonial Obligations to Hong Kong appeared first on Richmond Chambers.…

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Sole Representative Visa: Genuineness and Legal Certainty

By Zoe Bantleman

May 28, 2020

In my prior blog posts, we discussed the other amendments to the sole representative visa category. Paragraph 144 of the Immigration Rules was simple. It placed great trust in the parent company. From the amendments in response to the anxieties, we… The post Sole Representative Visa: Genuineness and Legal Certainty appeared first on Richmond Chambers.…

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UK Visa and Immigration Application Services to Resume

By Paul Richmond

May 27, 2020

Somewhat paradoxically, as the UK gets ready to impose a 14-day quarantine period on most travellers arriving in the UK from 8 June 2020 (see our earlier posts here and here), the Home Office and its partners have announced that they are starting to… The post UK Visa and Immigration Application Services to Resume appeared first on Richmond Chambers.…

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Who Is Exempt from the 14 Day Coronavirus Quarantine Period?

By Paul Richmond

May 26, 2020

As part of the public health measures to guard against a second wave of coronavirus infection, from 8 June 2020, most travellers to the UK, including British citizens, will be required to spend 14 days in self-isolation. A breach of self-isolation will be… The post Who Is Exempt from the 14 Day Coronavirus Quarantine Period? appeared first on Richmond Chambers.…

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Blog Authors

Impact of Covid-19 on Tier 2 visas

Coronavirus (Covid-19) Immigration Law Update

Indefinite Leave to Remain for ECAA Turkish Workers or Business Persons

Turkish Worker Visa Post-Brexit

Why Hong Kong BN(O)s should renew their BNO passports

Proposals to Extend Rights for Hong Kong’s British Nationals (Overseas)

British Nationality Law: Britain’s Colonial Obligations to Hong Kong

Sole Representative Visa: Genuineness and Legal Certainty

UK Visa and Immigration Application Services to Resume

Who Is Exempt from the 14 Day Coronavirus Quarantine Period?

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