Latest Immigration Rules changes:
Anyone who has been keeping an eye on UK immigration law will have now become accustomed to the regular Immigration Rules changes, which seem to always bear bad news for migrants.
The Immigration Rules are published by the Home Office. The last statement of change is from the New Immigration Rules Change, and is no exception to the general tradition. It brings some changes which mainly affect Tier 2 work permit holders. Continue Reading →
New Immigration Bill
As some of you will be aware, the latest Immigration Act 2014, which has just been fully implemented in April 2015, brought with it numerous changes, including the right of appeals for Point Based applications, as well as an attempt to define the application of human rights by the Court. The Government seems to be very impressed by the outcome of the changes in the last bill, so much so that they have decided to go even further with the new Immigration Bill, which is currently in the House of Commons. As a UK Immigration Solicitor specialized in Human Rights many of my clients are affected by this, therefore I wish to highlight some of the changes that should expected if the new Bill becomes an Act. Continue Reading →
Biometric Residence Permits
What is the Biometric Residence Permit?
The Biometric Residence Permit is a form of proof of the holder’s right to stay, work or study within the UK and helps identify the immigration status and entitlements of card holders. Biometrics are a set of physical characteristics which can only identify you. It does not need to be carried at all times but is required alongside the passport when entering and leaving the UK. It is valid for the same duration as the visa, with a maximum of 10 years and is available upon collection within 30 days of being issued from within the UK. Continue Reading →
What is the Biometric Residence Permit?
The Biometric Residence Permit is a form of proof of the holder’s right to stay, work or study within the UK and helps identify the immigration status and entitlements of card holders. Biometrics are a set of physical characteristics which can only identify you. It does not need to be carried at all times but is required alongside the passport when entering and leaving the UK. It is valid for the same duration as the visa, with a maximum of 10 years and is available upon collection within 30 days of being issued from within the UK. Continue Reading →
If you wish to visit the UK for a holiday or to see your friends and family who live here, you may need to apply for a Standard Visitor Visa before you come to the UK. This visa, once granted, will enable you to stay in the UK for no longer than six months. However, it is advisable to stay for the period declared in your application to avoid problems later on, for example if you would like to visit the UK in the future.
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