Welcome Stephanie!
We have some really great news from our London offices to share with you; recently we have welcomed Stephanie Chiu into our ranks! Stephanie joins us as a Paralegal and is really excited to learn on the job and develop her skills within the legal profession. Stephanie is originally from Hong Kong and […]
Administrative review – who, what, how?
If you have been denied a UK visa, an Administrative Review is a way to challenge the decision of the Home Office. Your application will be reviewed by a Home Office official. However, you must be aware that you cannot submit any new evidence in order to challenge the decision or rectify the shortcomings at the […]
Home Office can make serious errors, but how can we deal with them?
A recent Home Office blunder meant that a man was refused leave to remain to care for his terminally ill partner. The Home Office denied O’Neill Wallfall’s application because he could not prove that ‘travelling back to the Iraq would put his life at risk’. However, Wallfall, as a Jamaican national who had […]
Success story from Lisa’s Law – Settlement visa attained for mother and child
The overarching reason why Lisa’s Law exists is because we want to help people. Whether this be supporting someone just starting out to get their first business up and running or assisting a family in moving into their first home, we aim to be a pillar of support throughout the entire journey. We recently […]
£1m investor visa – time is of the essence!
A few years ago, an investment of £1m into the UK was enough to ensure a right of residence for the investor. Since November 2014 the required amount has been increased to £2m, but for those who already hold a Tier 1 (Investor) visa on the back of the original £1m route are still able […]
10 years continuous residency – the do’s and don’ts
After living anywhere for an extended period of time, immersing yourself in the surroundings and carving out a place for yourself the community, you will begin to think of that place as your home. It is with this in mind that the Home Office offers the 10 year continuous residency route to indefinite leave to […]
No-deal Brexit possibility sparks further changes to the immigration rules
While the chances of a no-deal Brexit are growing increasingly slim, the Home Office have issued some changes to the immigration rules which will only come into play should the UK leave the EU without a deal. Brandon Lewis, the Minister of State for Security and Deputy for EU Exit and No Deal Preparation, said […]
New changes to the Tier 4 Visa Route – International students to receive warmer welcome!
As many of you will be aware the immigration rules have seen many important changes that came into force at the beginning of October this year. Some of these rules directly affect students wanting to study in the UK. We know how stressful student life can be at the best of times, so we […]
Mastercard Madness – Are you due compensation?
The vast majority of adults living in the UK could be entitled to compensation of up to £300 after a David and Goliath style court dispute led to a £14bn class action lawsuit. Picture the scene: you are in your local convenience store buying some supplies for the week ahead. You place your items on […]
Tier 1 Visa Routes Updated: What has changed?
The Home Office published some new changes to the UK Immigration rules recently, and many of them have now come into effect this month. The purpose of this article is to communicate the changes made to the Tier 1 visa routes that are on offer. Tier 1 Exceptional Talent visa: The Tier 1 […]