Can time spent under a visit visa count towards 10 years long residence?
Written by Mahfuz Ahmed. Under the UK’s ‘long residency’ rule, a person can qualify for Indefinite Leave to Remain allowing them to stay in the UK without any time restrictions, provided that they have been resident lawfully in the UK legally for 10 or more continuous years. Long Residency is typically shown […]
Welcome Mahfuz!
We are thrilled to announce that we have recruited an extremely experienced and knowledgeable solicitor, Mahfuz Ahmed, who we can already tell will be a hugely important asset to our growing firm! Mahfuz is a Solicitor, who provides advice to clients on all aspects of immigration law, and litigation. Mahfuz has extensive experience […]
Slanderous claims result in privacy injunction in recent private law child proceedings!
Using our voice and expressing our opinion is a right that everyone in the UK, and most of the world, often take for granted. Communication plays a key role in a healthy and successful life, and in most circumstances creates positive and interesting dialogues between people, allowing us to think in different ways, learn new […]
Refugee Resettlement – How does it work and what is the UK government doing to aid Afghan refugees?
As the situation in Afghanistan has forced many civilians out of their homes the UK’s refugee resettlement policies have once again been cast into the limelight. In this article we will take a look at the current policies the Home Office has in place for people who find themselves in this unfortunate situation, and analyse […]
Furlough Frenzy! What is considered unfair in terms of employee dismissal during the pandemic, and what can we learn from two cases with very different outcomes?
Navigating the often uncomfortable realm of employee dismissal has long since been a challenge for employers. Of course, employers do not seek out the chance to dismiss workers, as it often results in administrative as well as social awkwardness for them, but it can unfortunately be a necessity. People losing their jobs is one […]
The Role of Certificates of Sponsorship: Home Office to Profit from struggling music industry?
It is no secret that the music and entertainment industries were hit extremely hard by coronavirus. With venues closing, shows being cancelled and travel restrictions being put in place, it is fair to say that many aspects of this lucrative market ground to a halt. Now that restrictions are slowly being lifted, those who […]
Welcome Xinlei!
We are so pleased to announce Xinlei Zhang as the newest member of the Lisa’s Law family, joining us as a Paralegal. She has been so brilliant since joining and we know she will be a great asset to the firm. Xinlei has already qualified as a lawyer in China and is in the […]
Welcome Angel!
We are so thrilled to announce that Angel Yeung has joined us as a Paralegal, and has been excellent from the get go! Angel obtained her LLB degree from East China University of Political Science and Law in Shanghai and pursued her Master’s studies at University of Bristol in 2018. Also, she is going […]
Obtaining status in the UK via deceptive means? It could come back to haunt you!
Having the right to remain in the UK indefinitely can be a goal for a lot of people who wish to call the country their home. It can be a fairly long process, taking 3, 5 or even 10 years before applicants can be considered eligible. It may seem like a long while, but the […]
Better late than never! How can those who missed the deadline for the EU Settlement Scheme still apply, and what are the requirements?
The EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS), many of you will know, was set up in response to Brexit to allow EU, non-EU EEA and Swiss citizens and their eligible family members to apply to enter or continue to stay in the UK before the end of the Brexit transition period the opportunity to protect their residence in […]