Guide to the UK High Potential Individual Visa
The High Potential Individual visa is dedicated to attracting graduates from leading non-UK universities who have the potential to work in fields such as science, technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship. The aim of this route is to cement the UK’s reputation as a hub for technological advancement by attracting some of the best and brightest from […]
Manston Immigration Centre admonished in watchdog report
By Victor Falcon Mmegwa A report on the Manston immigration centre has seen it be described as “unacceptable” by an independent watchdog that monitors the centre. The Manston immigration centre originally opened in February 2022 to process migrants who arrived in the UK on small boats. It is designed for around 1,000 people to stay […]
One year sentence not excessive for small boat asylum seekers, rules Court of Appeal
A recent case gives guidance for the courts on how asylum seekers who arrive in the UK via small boats should be sentenced. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has made ‘stopping the boats’ one of his five key priorities for 2023, but has recently suggested it may not be possible before the next election. The […]
Royal Borough of Greenwich orders demolition of apartment buildings following 26 deviations from original plans
A local council has ordered developers to demolish two apartment buildings in Woolwich, south-east London. This follows a breach of planning conditions by the developers in the construction of the Mast Quay Phase II development. According to Greenwich council, there were at least 26 deviations to the plans which were originally approved in 2012. […]
European travel information and authorisation system (ETIAS) introduced by EU – UK travellers must apply!
In our recent article about the new UK Electronic Travel Authorisation scheme, we mentioned that the EU were planning on introducing a similar system. Now, the details about that scheme, the ETIAS, have been revealed. By acquiring an ETIAS travel authorisation, you will be able to enter these European countries as often as you […]
Guide to the UK Fiance visa. What are the requirements and can you switch to a spouse visa?
Many people will be familiar with the ‘spouse visa’, a type of visa which allows a foreign national to live with their partner in the UK as long as the partner is either British or settled in the UK. However, there is another similar type of visa – the fiance visa. Both visas are separate […]
Migration Advisory Committee recommends scrapping the Shortage Occupation List
The Migration Advisory Committee has published its 2023 review of the shortage occupation list. Commissioned in August 2022, the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) is an independent non-department public body that advises the government on migration issues. Compared with previous reviews, this review was conducted on the basis of the MAC’s recommendation that employers should […]
Concealment of essential information leads to deprivation of citizenship
By Yang Peng Relationships in real life are not always stable; there are always ups and downs. Likewise, when applying for a visa, applicants often face challenges in proving the genuineness and enduring nature of their relationships. Consequently, accidental omissions and minor errors may occur in the complex visa application procedure. During the […]
How to rent guide – what do tenants and landlords need to know?
The government has updated its ‘How to Rent’ guide for October 2023. It provides important information for those who are renting a home privately under an assured shorthold tenancy. You can access the latest version of the How to rent guide here. The How to Rent guide should be given to the tenant at […]
Brook House Inquiry Findings – Part 2
This article is part two of our in depth look at the findings of the Brook House Inquiry, following our previous article last week. In this piece, we will highlight the remaining recommendations made by the Chair of the Inquiry, Kate Eves. We will also examine what steps the Home Office has taken to […]