Welcoming Solicitor Evveline Loh into Our Ranks!
We are very happy to welcome Evveline Loh who started working at Lisa’s Law this week. Evveline has over 5 year’s valuable experience to bring to the team, and she qualified as a solicitor in 2019. Evveline studied law at the University of Sheffield and subsequently completed her Legal Practice Course at the […]
Renters Let off Unfeasible Fees!
A ban on letting agents and landlords charging their tenants extortionate fees was extended to all renters from 1st June 2020. On 1st June 2019, many fees were banned for people taking on new tenancy agreements. This is known as the Tenant Fees Act 2019, and has now been extended to all renters in […]
A New Route to British Citizenship, Boris Promises to Hong Kong residents
As many may have read in the news, China has announced it has intention to impose a national security law on the city. Many residents in the city territory worry the law could affect Hong Kong’s unique freedoms. In response to this, Boris Johnson has said the UK will change its immigration rules to […]
Reasonable or Criminal? Failing to produce Immigration Documents is a serious issue
It goes without saying that the only way one should enter into any country, including the UK, is by legal and correctly organised means, which involves having all the necessary paperwork and documentation on your person at the time of your arrival. However, we are aware that life is not always so simple, and […]
Immigration Detainees Have Dropped by More Than 75%
In a recent statistical report on Covid-19 and the immigration system, it was noted that between the start of the UK lockdown on 23 March and the end of April, 295 people entered immigration detention. 231 of these people were classed as “clandestine entrants”, which means they entered the UK via secretive means, or […]
Furlough scheme set to wind down as national debt goes through the roof
At present, almost 8 and a half million people are on furlough, equating to a quarter of the total jobs in Britain. A quarter of company directors surveyed by the Institute of Directors say they would not be able to afford to pay even 20 per cent of the furlough scheme if required – […]
Immigration News: All visas in the UK are automatically extended to July 31!
Although it was long overdue, the USCIS finally made the above announcement. This means that the identities of the following people have been automatically extended to July 31: All those who hold a visitor visa in the UK expiring on or before July 31; and All those who hold a student visa, spouse […]
Competition Time! Win £500 with Ease!
We at Lisa’s Law have a question for you… Do you want a chance to win a massive prize of £500?! Then get involved in our ‘Find the Fault’ competition. It really could not be easier! Simply download our app and scroll through it, listing out even the smallest of faults, then do the […]
Naturalisation Applications – Double Standards Continue
The Home Office has updated its guidance policy regarding naturalising as a British citizen. Naturalising this way requires the applicant to have been in the UK lawfully for at least 5 years before the application. The Home Office’s policy is used to guide their caseworkers in their decision as to what residence should be […]
Jury trials to resume, but safety is paramount
HMCTS has confirmed that four Crown Courts have been assessed as currently suitable to hold jury trials and will begin to do so from next week. They are: Central Criminal Court, London (Old Bailey) Bristol Crown Court Cardiff Crown Court Manchester (Minshull Street) Courts expected to reopen in the coming weeks are: […]