
There seems to be a slow and steady shift in the Immigration Rules towards the recognition of the rights of children. Prior to 2010, the rules did not directly address the issue of children’s private life and the earlier policy
The United Kingdom Immigration Law Blog covers developments and analysis related to UK immigration policies, including changes to settlement and citizenship rules, judicial decisions on visa cancellations and citizenship deprivation, and the evolving legal framework affecting migrants, refugees, and their families. It discusses government proposals such as the "earned settlement" model, judicial reviews of Home Office decisions, and the impact of immigration rules on children and students. The blog also addresses the practical implications of immigration law reforms, including qualifying periods for Indefinite Leave to Remain, rights of children under private life provisions, and challenges faced by migrants under the Points-Based System.

There seems to be a slow and steady shift in the Immigration Rules towards the recognition of the rights of children. Prior to 2010, the rules did not directly address the issue of children’s private life and the earlier policy…

C (A Child: Summary Return to Pakistan), Re [2025] EWHC 1427 (Fam) (04 March 2025)
In this case, Nicholas Stonor KC granted the mother’s application for the summary return to Pakistan of a young boy, A, who was aged 17…

The Upper Tribunal (Swift J, UTJ Smith) has reiterated that the general rule (Civil procedure…

Statement of changes to the Immigration Rules: HC 997, 1 July 2025 makes wide-ranging changes relating to the Skilled Worker and other work routes as set out in the Immigration White Paper, “Restoring control over the immigration system”,…

Statement of changes to the Immigration Rules: HC 836 (24 June 2025) makes numerous changed to the myriad immigration rules, including changes to Appendix Long Residence, Appendix Continuous Residence, Appendix Private Life, asylum and EU Settlement…

U3 v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2025] UKSC 19 (12 May 2025)
In an appeal concerning the right approach to be taken by “SIAC”, the Special Immigration Appeals Commission, in disputes about matters which are relevant…