The upcoming referendum may be causing concern for some, especially if the outcome leaves them unsure of their visa status.
I have received a fair number of emails recently regarding the changes in UK Immigration Law that might take place and I thought it would be useful to address them with an article.
What happens after the referendum?
The Home Office has announced a proposal to increase by 25% the immigration application fees for settlement, residence and nationality and by 2% the fees for visit, study and work visas as from 18th March 2016. Continue Reading →
On 18th January 2016, The Prime Minister announced a new English language requirement for family route migrants seeking to extend their stay in the UK. That is, non-EEA national partners and parents currently on the family visa route who wants to apply for further leave to remain, and who do not satisfy the English language requirements need to pass speaking and listening test at level A2. Continue Reading →
According to Part I, Chapter 18 of the British Nationality Act 1981, a person is entitled to naturalisation as British citizen if at the time of the consideration meets some requirements, such as being of good character. However, the Act itself does not provide with a definition of good character.
In absence of a statutory definition as to how this requirement should be interpreted or applied, it is the Secretary of State who should be satisfied that an applicant is of good character. In order for the Secretary of State to make an assessment on good character, Annex D of Chapter 18 of BNA contains a guidance with information on how to assess if the applicant is of good character. This guidance also applies to minors above the age of ten. Continue Reading →
Well, just because the government has its hands tied on matters of EU law, does not mean it will not try. This week has seen another government attempt to interfere with the EU Free Movement Rights by adding a layer of bureaucracy to EU nationals looking to become British citizens. Continue Reading →