Asylum backlog at record levels – is now the time to make discretionary leave applications to the Home Office?
The number of asylum seekers waiting for a decision on their case has soared to record levels over the years with almost 75,000 claims in 2022 alone. The asylum backlog of claims has grown substantively by almost 10 times since December 2010. Clearly, dealing with the huge backlog is a priority for the Home […]
Divorce – what are some of the questions we are frequently asked?
This article will be part of a series of Family Law blogs focusing on questions our Family law team are frequently asked. Today, we will focus on divorce procedure itself, and some of the common issues facing those seeking to apply for divorce. Keep reading to learn more about divorce procedure. Can I […]
Expansion Worker Visa granted to Australian wine company within 24 hours
By Lily Dai We recently dealt with a private limited company which was incorporated in Australia and specialises in brewing and producing bacteria–free red wine. In 2018, our client manufactured its first batch of wine. The wine achieved many sales and had a lot of success when it first launched locally in Australia. As […]
Illegal entrants to be prevented from claiming asylum under Illegal Migration Bill announced by Home Office
On 7th March, the Home Secretary announced her plan to stop illegal migration to the UK by preventing those who enter the United Kingdom from claiming asylum. The Illegal Migration Bill proposes that all that enter the UK ‘illegally’ (often by crossing the Channel in a small boat) will be detained and then removed to […]
Mortgage Application Guide – Avoiding Money Laundering Allegations
Getting the approval for a mortgage on a property is a very tough thing to do for most people, especially in the current climate we find ourselves in. Often, a long time has been spent filling out forms and going over options with lenders and other professionals. Not to mention saving up the money needed […]
What new routes and changes to existing routes have been announced by the Home Office in 2023’s first Statement of Changes?
The government has announced the latest statement of changes in the immigration rules, titled HC1160. These provisions have been made under Section 1 (4) and Section 3 (2) of the Immigration Act 1971. These are the first statement of changes to the immigration rules since 18th October last year, and as a result are relatively […]
Landmark case: ‘Superior landlords’ not liable for Rent Repayment Order (RRO)
By Evveline Loh A landmark case has just been handed down on 1st March 2023 by the Supreme Court in the case of Rakusen (Respondent) v Jepsen and others (Appellants). This has been a long awaited decision as it has now been ruled that for rent-to-rent arrangements, tenants are not allowed to seek redress […]
Courts agree with the Home Office on relevance of experience and qualifications when applying for leave to remain on the basis of setting up a business
The appellant is a Turkish national that applied for leave to remain under the European Communities Association Agreement (ECAA) in order to establish himself in business (ECAA Business Visa). His proposal involved the acquisition of an existing grocery shop and its development. He was intending to buy an existing business, organic grocery store in […]
Local authorities may be forced to pay out millions of pounds after homeowner wins £300k Japanese knotweed case
“Japanese knotweed”. The mere mention of this plant is enough to strike fear in the hearts of homeowners, property developers and landlords up and down the country. However, the High Court made a recent key judgment which marks a new milestone in the “Japanese knotweed debate” and may turn the tide on who bears responsibility […]
High Court Refuses to Strike Out Negligence Claim Against Home Secretary
In a recent judgement, Aruchanga v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2023] EWHC 282 (KB), the High Court refused the Home Secretary’s application to strike out the claimant’s negligence claim against them. The Claimant arrived in the UK in May 1995 from Rwanda and claimed asylum upon arrival. He was granted […]