Whether you are for it or against it, Brexit will be officially happening at 11pm tonight (31.01.20). This means the UK will be separate from the EU from this point forward, but the effects on everyday life will not become obvious due to a ‘transitional period’ which will last until the end of the year. […]
Monthly Archives: January 2020
Tonnes of Talent! New Visa Type Explained in Statement of Changes to Immigration Rules
Boris Johnson has said numerous times that he wants the UK to be seen as a country of ideas and that a major part of his time as Prime Minister will be dedicated to attracting the ‘brightest and best’ people from around the world to live and work here. A statement of changes to […]
A new dawn for UK immigration? Here is what to expect.
The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) is hugely influential on the Home Office and the rules they bring in when it comes to migrants coming to work and settle in the UK. Today (28.01.20), they have released their official report on how they believe the Home Office should operate in this area. We have summarised […]
Boris Johnson signals to get rid of £30,000 threshold for immigrants by 2021
The Prime Minister is planning on wavering plans on putting a £30k minimum wage threshold for immigrants coming to work in the UK after Brexit, according to recent reports. This comes as part of Boris Johnson’s new immigration policy post-Brexit, for which he is said to be inspired by the current Australian system. […]
UK Immigration Rules to be Completely Overhauled!?
The Immigration Rules are the document that set out the precise criteria for granting or refusing permission to enter and remain in the United Kingdom. It is a massively important document, but often people who use it the most (legal professionals, visa applicants) complain that it is very poorly constructed and difficult to understand. […]
New update on family reunions and biometrics collection information
There is a minor update and change in the Family reunion application category in regards to their location of the application and place for the biometric information to be taken from now onward. All applications made in the UK for the family re-union must be sent to: UKVI Family Reunion Team, Admin Team […]
New Bill Puts End to Divorce ‘Blame Games’
Divorce is always going to be a hard thing to go through, whether you’re one half of the unhappy couple, a child of divorce or a close friend caught in the crossfire. It can be a hugely emotional time and often it’s made worse by the ensuing legal battles concerning property and custody of kids. […]
Immigration law at music festivals – what’s the score?
Music festivals can be great fun, and are becoming more popular than ever. Attendances have been increasing steadily, with around 4 million people in the UK now attending at least one per year. When music-lovers are pitching their tents and discussing which of the performers they want to watch during their time at the festival, immigration law and […]
Happy New Year from Lisa’s Law!
A new year has begun and we wanted to take the time to wish all of you the very best for 2020! We are excited to embark on a fresh decade and have many great things to share with you in the coming months. We hope that you all had wonderful Christmas breaks and […]
Missing the EU Settlement Scheme Deadline – A Word of Advice
First things first: The deadline to apply for a post-Brexit status in the UK under the EU Settlement Scheme is 30 June 2021 or, If the UK leaves the EU without a deal You are required to be residing in the UK before it leaves the EU to apply. The deadline for applying will be 31 December 2020. You can […]
Custody battle between parents – how to make the best of a bad situation
The love between a parent and their child forms the base of the strongest bond imaginable between humans, and most families will do whatever it takes to stay together. However, sometimes life gets in the way and family situations are not always going to be perfect. We recently handled a sensitive family case, and are […]
Client receives HUGE unexpected bill leading to a true David vs Goliath success story!
Life can be full of unwelcome surprises. Picture the scene: A businessman rents out a premises from their local council, paying them rent and believing that the energy bills are included in that rent. They have never received a bill and have always assumed that the landlord takes care of it. Once […]
Subletting Chaos – what could go wrong without a landlord’s permission?
Like all areas of business, things do not always go to plan in the world of conveyancing. It is always important to know exactly what you are getting into, and what type of people you are dealing with before even thinking about entering into a contractual agreement. This isn’t always as easy as it […]
