New Immigration Bill – 2015

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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 →

New Rules on Biometric Residence Card for Out-of-Country Applications

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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 →

Biometric Residence Permits

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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 →

UK Visitor Visa

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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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Registering to be British Citizenship Through Father – Pre 2006

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Section 65 of the new Immigration Act 2014 concerns children of British Citizen fathers, born before 1 July 2006, whose parents were or are not married. As of the 6th April 2015 onwards, a child born before the 1st of July 2006 to an unmarried father who was a British citizen at the time of the child’s birth will be able to apply for British citizenship.

Historical Background

Human Rights Solicitors observed the previous treatment towards illegitimate children born to British fathers before the 1st of July 2006 as contravening the Human Rights Act and the European Convention on Human Rights. Immigration Lawyers UK regarded this as a human rights issue affecting both the rights of children born out of wedlock before the 1st July 2006 and unmarried British fathers (gender discrimination). Continue Reading →