What does it mean to be a British National (Overseas)?
In response to China’s planned changes to security laws in Hong Kong, the UK Government is reported to be considering…
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What is the Immigration Health Surcharge?
Priti Patel has confirmed that only some workers in the health and care systems will benefit from an exemption from…
Immigration and domestic violence
If your permission to be in the UK is tied to your British or settled partner, what happens if your…
Testing times: English language tests during coronavirus lockdown
When you apply for a UK visa or leave to remain, you might have to take an approved Secure English…
Immigration law obligations for employers
The Home Office has issued a steady stream of commentary on immigration issues arising from the coronavirus pandemic. However, the…
No recourse to public funds: no safety net?
If you have are granted limited leave to enter or remain in the UK, this will usually come with a…
Tempting new Home Office coronavirus policy
POST UPDATED 1 MAY 2020 The Home Office has issued guidance about extending permission to be in the UK if…
Immigration advice during COVID-19 Coronavirus outbreak
I have suspended face-to-face meetings with clients due to the Coronavirus outbreak. If you have already instructed me in your…
A bitter pill: Immigration Health Surcharge to increase
The Government has announced in today’s budget that the Immigration Health Surcharge (“IHS”) will increase to £624 per year in…
Immigration concessions for Coronavirus COVID-19
The Home Office has introduced some immigration concessions related to the Coronavirus COVID-19. There are a number of concerns that…