Immigration health surcharge increase delayed – submit your application now
The Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) allows an individual coming to the UK to have full access to the National Health Service (NHS). It is an upfront cost paid when submitting a visa application, which allows the individual to access the NHS without any restriction. The Government announced in October 2023 that the immigration […]
Renting with pets – do landlords have to say yes to tenants?
Pets are a huge part of people’s lives. In the UK, they are often considered part of the family and help to improve both the mental and physical health of their owners. However, renting with pets in the current climate can prove to be a challenge for tenants and landlords alike. The pandemic saw […]
Can the identities of Home Office caseworkers be redacted?
In general, a litigant in judicial review proceedings is not entitled to redact, on the ground of relevance, the identities of officials in such disclosure. This means that the Home Office should not redact the information about caseworkers in a judicial review. Routinely the names of civil servants outside the Senior Civil Service would […]
Navigating the Asylum Process: A Comprehensive Guide
This article covers everything from what asylum is to the intricate steps of the application process and important details. Let’s dive into the complexities of seeking international protection and the path to asylum in the UK. What is Asylum? A person claims asylum when they are seeking international protection. The UK […]
2023 – What have we achieved this year?
The end of the year is a time for reflection, and in doing so we are able to take a moment to recognise the progress achieved at Lisa’s Law in 2023. In the final piece this year, we review 2023 by highlighting some of the major achievements from our immigration, conveyancing and litigation teams respectively. […]
Grounds for refusal under the UK immigration rules – what are they?
Within the immigration rules, part 9 relates to general grounds for refusal. If you are thinking of applying for either leave to remain or entry clearance in the UK, it is important to ensure that you avoid general grounds for refusal by meeting the suitability requirements set out in the UK immigration rules. Failure to […]
Business visit visas relaxed in latest statement of changes to immigration rules
Last week the Home Office announced the Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules: HC 246. With this edition of the statement of changes, notable changes have been made in the area of business visit visas. Business visit visa changes The new business visit visa allows visa holders to engage in the internal […]
Welcome Claire
We are delighted to welcome Claire Leung, who joins our conveyancing team as a Solicitor. Claire is a dual qualified Solicitor in Hong Kong as well as England and Wales. She has been practicing commercial and residential conveyancing in Hong Kong for the last 6 years. Claire has a dual honours degree in Social […]
Waiting to apply for a spouse visa? Apply now before changes are introduced
If you are in a relationship with a person from abroad and wish for them to come and live with you in the UK, you need to apply for a spouse visa. To be successful in the application for a Spouse visa, there are a number of requirements that you must satisfy. At this […]
Griffiths vs TUI: Can a judge reject uncontroverted evidence?
Package holidays are a popular option for British families, with many finding them to be a convenient and cheaper option when travelling abroad. Most of these package holidays include meal options, further adding to the convenience. Unfortunately, in this particular case, Mr Griffiths, fell ill after staying at an all-inclusive hotel he had booked with […]