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What are the implications of the end of the ‘grace period’?

What are the implications of the end of the ‘grace period’?

The following Employment news provides comprehensive and up to date legal information on What are the implications of the end of the ‘grace period’?

Citizens of somewhere—‘Zambrano’ carers and the EU Settlement Scheme (R (on the application of Akinsanya) v Secretary of State for the Home Department)

Citizens of somewhere—‘Zambrano’ carers and the EU Settlement Scheme (R (on the application of Akinsanya) v Secretary of State for the Home Department)

The following Immigration news provides comprehensive and up to date legal information on Citizens of somewhere—‘Zambrano’ carers and the EU Settlement Scheme (R (on the application of Akinsanya) v Secretary of State for the Home Department)

UK government publishes 1 July right to work Code

UK government publishes 1 July right to work Code

The following Employment news provides comprehensive and up to date legal information on UK government publishes 1 July right to work Code

Court of Appeal rules Immigration Exemption lacks appropriate legal safeguards (R (oao Open Rights Group and The3Million) v Secretary of State)

Court of Appeal rules Immigration Exemption lacks appropriate legal safeguards (R (oao Open Rights Group and The3Million) v Secretary of State)

The following Immigration news provides comprehensive and up to date legal information on Court of Appeal rules Immigration Exemption lacks appropriate legal safeguards (R (oao Open Rights Group and The3Million) v Secretary of State)

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A married but non-cohabiting couple are looking to extend their leave under Tier 2 (General). They have not been living at the same address in the UK since 2017 but are in a genuine relationship. What effect will this have on their extension application?

A married but non-cohabiting couple are looking to extend their leave under Tier 2 (General). They have not been living at the same address in the UK since 2017 but are in a genuine relationship. What effect will this have on their extension application?

A married but non-cohabiting couple are looking to extend their leave under Tier 2 (General). They have not been living at the same address in the UK...

Checklist—immigration-related requirements on a TUPE transfer

Checklist—immigration-related requirements on a TUPE transfer

This Checklist gives an overview of the immigration matters that should be considered on a relevant transfer under the Transfer of...

Is the minimum salary requirement for ILR on Tier 2 (General) based on a certain number of working hours per week? Is there a minimum length of time that an applicant has to be earning at that level prior to applying for ILR?

Is the minimum salary requirement for ILR on Tier 2 (General) based on a certain number of working hours per week? Is there a minimum length of time that an applicant has to be earning at that level prior to applying for ILR?

Is the minimum salary requirement for ILR on Tier 2 (General) based on a certain number of working hours per week? Is there a minimum length of time...

Applying for EEA registration certificates and residence cards

Applying for EEA registration certificates and residence cards

Applying for EEA registration certificates and residence cardsIP COMPLETION DAY: 11pm (GMT) on 31 December 2020 marks the end of the Brexit...

Practice notes

Partners of work, investment and study migrants

Partners of work, investment and study migrantsThis Practice Note looks at key considerations in relation to applications by dependent partners of...
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19th May
Practice notes

Brexit legislation tracker

Brexit legislation trackerThis Practice Note tracks the progress of UK legislation introduced as part of the legislative project associated with the...
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19th May
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Practice notes

Partners applying for indefinite leave to remain under Appendix FM: eligibility table

Partners applying for indefinite leave to remain under Appendix FM: eligibility tableThis Practice Note sets out the requirements for applications for...
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19th May
Q&As

Where a new employee has an indefinite leave to remain endorsement in their expired passport, would an employer have a statutory excuse against a civil penalty if they obtained a positive verification notice from the employer checking service with a copy of their expired passport? If not, would the employer need to wait until the employee receives their biometric residence permit before they can commence employment?

Where a new employee has an indefinite leave to remain endorsement in their expired passport, would an employer have a statutory excuse against a...
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19th May
Practice notes

Changes of law and policy, rights against retrospective legislation, and legitimate expectation

Changes of law and policy, rights against retrospective legislation, and legitimate expectationChanges to immigration law may mean that a person who...
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Produced in partnership with Judith Farbey QC of Doughty Street Chambers and Deborah Revill of Lamb Building 19th May
Practice notes

Leave outside the Rules—the Secretary of State’s powers and policies

Leave outside the Rules—the Secretary of State’s powers and policiesIP COMPLETION DAY: 11pm (GMT) on 31 December 2020 marks the end of the Brexit...
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Produced in partnership with Ed Mynott 19th May
Practice notes

Immigration judicial review: which decisions can be reviewed and heads of review

Immigration judicial review: which decisions can be reviewed and heads of reviewIP COMPLETION DAY: 11pm (GMT) on 31 December 2020 marks the end of the...
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Produced in partnership with Daniel Hayes of D Hayes Public Law Practice 19th May

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Precedents

General entry clearance application—checklist

General entry clearance application—checklistChecklist of supporting documents for entry clearanceFormat for translationsAny documents not in English...
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14th Jun
Precedents

General leave to remain application—checklist

General leave to remain application—checklistChecklist of supporting documents for leave to remainFormat for translationsAny documents not in English...
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14th Jun
Precedents

General entry clearance—questionnaire

General entry clearance—questionnaireA. All categories: information available from all applicants' passportsQuestionsNotesResponsesFirst name(s) as...
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14th Jun
Precedents

General leave to remain—questionnaire

General leave to remain—questionnaireA. All categories: information available from all applicants' passports and (if relevant) Biometric Residence...
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14th Jun
Q&As

If a points-based system (PBS) migrant switches from a Tier 2 category to Tier 1, is that person’s dependant with extant leave as a PBS dependant required to make a new PBS dependant application as a result? Does the answer differ if the PBS migrant switches into other immigration categories?

If a points-based system (PBS) migrant switches from a Tier 2 category to Tier 1, is that person’s dependant with extant leave as a PBS dependant...
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Produced in partnership with Greg O'Ceallaigh of Garden Court Chambers 14th Jun
Practice notes

Children of work, investment and study migrants

Children of work, investment and study migrantsThis Practice Note looks at key considerations in relation to applications by dependent children of...
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14th Jun
Practice notes

Partners of work, investment and study migrants

Partners of work, investment and study migrantsThis Practice Note looks at key considerations in relation to applications by dependent partners of...
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14th Jun
Q&As

Might a single absence from the UK of 14 months during the qualifying period (spent completing study abroad) be problematic in an application for indefinite leave to remain by the partner of a points-based system migrant? This relates to the requirement to have continuously cohabited with their partner in the UK for the requisite period. It does not refer to leave granted under the Immigration Rules in force on or after 11 January 2018.

Might a single absence from the UK of 14 months during the qualifying period (spent completing study abroad) be problematic in an application for...
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Produced in partnership with Gillian McCall of Richmond Chambers 11th Jun
Q&As

What will be the ‘specified date’ for the investment that a Tier 1 (Investor) migrant must demonstrate and provide investment evidence from when making a second extension application in this category eg due to them not qualifying for indefinite leave to remain?

What will be the ‘specified date’ for the investment that a Tier 1 (Investor) migrant must demonstrate and provide investment evidence from when...
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5th Jun
Q&As

If a Tier 1 (Investor) migrant’s initial leave was granted under the Immigration Rules before 6 November 2014 and they have maintained a £1 million overall investment, what date should they obtain a property valuation report for where they have deposited £250,000 into a savings account and then disposed of the home they relied on to meet the balance of funds requirement for their last extension application?

If a Tier 1 (Investor) migrant’s initial leave was granted under the Immigration Rules before 6 November 2014 and they have maintained a £1 million...
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Produced in partnership with Gary McIndoe of Latitude Law 5th Jun
Q&As

For Tier 1 (Investor) route of £5 million or £10 million, can any proportion of these figures be invested in property in the UK?

For Tier 1 (Investor) route of £5 million or £10 million, can any proportion of these figures be invested in property in the UK?The Practice Note:...
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5th Jun
Q&As

In the context of a Tier 1 (Investor) initial application, what does the gifting of beneficial ownership mean? Does it mean that the monies now vest in the main applicant and that for tax purposes the main applicant will pay capital gains tax on realising any shares or can the tax burden be shared between the spouses?

In the context of a Tier 1 (Investor) initial application, what does the gifting of beneficial ownership mean? Does it mean that the monies now vest...
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5th Jun
Q&As

What study conditions apply in the Tier 1 (Investor) and Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) categories?

What study conditions apply in the Tier 1 (Investor) and Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) categories?Tier 1 (Investor)The immigration conditions relating to...
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5th Jun
Q&As

For the investment portfolio reports under the Tier 1 (Investor) route, is it acceptable for a financial institution to provide a separate letter, setting out and confirming that the requirements of the Immigration Rules, Appendix A, para 65-SD(a)(i)–65-SD(a)(xiii) are met?

For the investment portfolio reports under the Tier 1 (Investor) route, is it acceptable for a financial institution to provide a separate letter,...
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Produced in partnership with Allan Briddock of 1 Pump Court 5th Jun
Q&As

What are the main options for an overseas company/business that wants to send someone to work in the UK?

What are the main options for an overseas company/business that wants to send someone to work in the UK?The options depend on whether your client has...
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Produced in partnership with Rose Carey of Speechly Bircham 5th Jun
Q&As

When making an application to switch to the Tier 1 (Investor) route, must the applicant demonstrate the source of their funds if their portfolio report (demonstrating funds already invested in the UK) does not cover two years?

When making an application to switch to the Tier 1 (Investor) route, must the applicant demonstrate the source of their funds if their portfolio...
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5th Jun
Practice notes

Tier 1 (Investor): investment requirements for pre-6 November 2014 Rules applicants at indefinite leave to remain

Tier 1 (Investor): investment requirements for pre-6 November 2014 Rules applicants at indefinite leave to remainThis Practice Note looks at the...
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Produced in partnership with Gillian McCall of Richmond Chambers 5th Jun
Practice notes

Schedule of absences

Schedule of absencesThe schedule of absences spreadsheets below may be used by Lexis®PSL Immigration subscribers to calculate a person’s absences from...
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5th Jun
Practice notes

Tier 1 (Investor): eligibility requirements for initial applications

Tier 1 (Investor): eligibility requirements for initial applicationsIntroductionThe UK government actively encourages investment in the UK and has...
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Produced in partnership with Philip Barth (Partner) and Ben Xu (Associate) of Irwin Mitchell LLP 5th Jun
Practice notes

Tier 1 (Investor): applying for indefinite leave to remain

Tier 1 (Investor): applying for indefinite leave to remain This Practice Note considers the eligibility criteria for indefinite leave to remain under...
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5th Jun

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Standard Commercial Property Conditions (Third Edition—2018 Revision)

Standard Commercial Property Conditions (Third Edition—2018 Revision)

The third edition of the Standard Commercial Property Conditions was published on 27 April 2017 a

PRA Rulebook—introduction for the insurance and reinsurance sector

PRA Rulebook—introduction for the insurance and reinsurance sector

PRA Rulebook—introduction for the insurance and reinsurance sectorOn 29 August 2015, the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) published the PRA Rulebook (Rulebook). The transition from the Handbook to the Rulebook was intended to benefit PRA-authorised firms, to access clearer and more concise

Pre-trial and case management hearings in the Crown Court

Pre-trial and case management hearings in the Crown Court

Pre-trial and case management hearings in the Crown CourtCoronavirus (COVID-19): This Practice Note contains guidance on subjects impacted by the Coronavirus Act 2020 (CA 2020). CA 2020, among other measures, makes provision for the extended use of live links and audio links in criminal proceedings.

Public inquiry procedure

Public inquiry procedure

Public inquiry procedureThe procedure by which a public inquiry is conducted will vary significantly from one inquiry to the next. Even for inquiries established under the Inquiries Act 2005 (IA 2005), the associated inquiry rules are not particularly prescriptive as to how they ought to be