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FORTHCOMING DEVELOPMENTS: On 4 December 2023, the previous Conservative Home Secretary, James Cleverly MP, announced a series of measures with the intention of reducing legal migration to the UK. The measures included, in relation to 'five-year route' Appendix FM applications, the increase of the standard required minimum income threshold from £18,600 to £29,000 for initial applications in Spring 2024. This rise was introduced via changes to the Immigration Rules, from 11 April 2024. There were then to be two additional rises in due course, but the new Labour Home Secretary Yvette Cooper MP announced on 30 July 2024 that the Migration Advisory Committee was to be commissioned to review these financial requirements, and any further rises would not proceed until then. For further information, see Practice Note: Immigration calendar.

Under the Immigration Rules, the partner of a person in the following categories may apply to join or remain with them in the UK:

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    British citizen

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    settled person

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    person with refugee leave or under the humanitarian protection provisions in the Immigration Rules where the applicant was not part of the sponsoring partner’s family unit prior

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JUSTICE publishes report on Windrush Compensation Scheme, calls for funded legal support

JUSTICE has published a report on the Windrush Compensation Scheme (WCS), focusing on how legal representation supports claimants. Led by Dr Jo Wilding supported by Dechert LLP and a working group of legal professionals, the report explores how the absence of funded legal advice may be limiting access to compensation for individuals affected by the Windrush scandal. Report findings highlights the complexity of the scheme and the challenges faced by claimants, many of whom are older or in vulnerable circumstances. The report sets out a series of findings and recommendations intended to inform future policy and improve the scheme’s accessibility and fairness.

ICIBI launches call for evidence on asylum decision quality inspection

The Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration (ICIBI) has launched a call for evidence as part of its inspection of asylum casework quality. The inspection focuses on various aspects of Home Office asylum decision-making processes, including the clarity of guidance, the effectiveness of communications with claimants, the conduct of substantive interviews, the quality of decisions, and stakeholder engagement. Submissions from individuals with relevant knowledge or experience are invited until 2 July 2025. While the inspection does not extend to individual cases, such cases may be referenced as indicators of broader systemic issues. All contributions will be fully anonymised in the final report.

Home Office appoints first Windrush Commissioner to oversee scandal reforms

The Home Office has appointed Reverend Clive Foster MBE as the inaugural Windrush Commissioner, effective for an initial three-year term. This newly created role is tasked with independently overseeing the government’s initiatives to address the Home Office Windrush scandal, ensuring that the voices of victims play a central role in shaping reform. Reverend Foster, a senior pastor with deep community ties and a personal connection to the Windrush legacy, will lead efforts to redress past injustices and drive systemic reform. This appointment forms part of the government’s Plan for Change, which is further reinforced by a £1.5m compensation fund for affected individuals and the re-establishment of the Windrush Unit to prevent future errors.

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