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

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

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UK government publishes 1 July right to work Code

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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)

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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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Is it possible to add further branches to a sponsor licence where all of the entities have the same parent company, but the parent company or head office itself is not the licence holder? Also, what is the situation if one operating company applies for the licence, but the intention is to subsequently form a parent company and other subsidiaries which will also need to sponsor workers?

Is it possible to add further branches to a sponsor licence where all of the entities have the same parent company, but the parent company or head...
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5th Jun
Q&As

Is it possible to apply only for a Tier 2 (Intra-Company Transfer) (ICT) licence or is it necessary to apply for both Tier 2 (General) and (ICT)? If you can only apply under one tier, what considerations are relevant, eg would it improve the application's chance of success (by limiting the scope of the licence)?

Is it possible to apply only for a Tier 2 (Intra-Company Transfer) (ICT) licence or is it necessary to apply for both Tier 2 (General) and (ICT)? If...
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Produced in partnership with Gary McIndoe of Latitude Law 5th Jun
Q&As

What would be the key issues when applying for a sponsor licence, if the potential sponsor runs their business from home?

What would be the key issues when applying for a sponsor licence, if the potential sponsor runs their business from home?This Q&A specifically...
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Produced in partnership with Jocelyn Howorth of Immigration Joss 5th Jun
Q&As

Are there any difficulties from the perspective of the Home Office’s Tiers 2 and 5 Sponsor guidance or otherwise with a prospective non-EEA or Croatian employee paying the sponsor licence fee for a Tier 2 (General) licence for an employer who wishes to take them on (and if the applications is successful, the immigration skills charge)?

Are there any difficulties from the perspective of the Home Office’s Tiers 2 and 5 Sponsor guidance or otherwise with a prospective non-EEA or...
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Produced in partnership with Gary McIndoe of Latitude Law 5th Jun
Practice notes

April 2017 Tiers 2 and 5 Sponsor Guidance—key compliance changes

April 2017 Tiers 2 and 5 Sponsor Guidance—key compliance changesSTOP PRESS: This Practice Note is being updated to reflect changes to the Immigration...
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5th Jun
Practice notes

April 2016 Tiers 2 and 5 Sponsor Guidance—key compliance changes

April 2016 Tiers 2 and 5 Sponsor Guidance—key compliance changesSTOP PRESS: This Practice Note is being updated to reflect changes to the Immigration...
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5th Jun
Practice notes

Challenging Tier 2 or 5 sponsor licence decisions by way of judicial review

Challenging Tier 2 or 5 sponsor licence decisions by way of judicial reviewSTOP PRESS: This Practice Note is being updated to reflect changes to the...
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Produced in partnership with Shahjahan Ali of DAC Beachcroft 5th Jun
Practice notes

Applying for a sponsor licence under Tiers 2 and 5: eligibility and suitability

Applying for a sponsor licence under Tiers 2 and 5: eligibility and suitabilitySTOP PRESS: This Practice Note is being updated to reflect changes to...
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5th Jun
Practice notes

Applying for a sponsor licence under Tiers 2 and 5: key personnel and representatives

Applying for a sponsor licence under Tiers 2 and 5: key personnel and representativesSTOP PRESS: This Practice Note is being updated to reflect...
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5th Jun
Practice notes

Applying for a sponsor licence under Tiers 2 and 5: showing common ownership and control for Tier 2 (Intra-Company Transfer) applications

Applying for a sponsor licence under Tiers 2 and 5: showing common ownership and control for Tier 2 (Intra-Company Transfer) applicationsSTOP PRESS:...
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5th Jun
Practice notes

November 2015 Tiers 2 and 5 Sponsor Guidance—key compliance changes

November 2015 Tiers 2 and 5 Sponsor Guidance—key compliance changesSTOP PRESS: This Practice Note is being updated to reflect changes to the...
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5th Jun
Practice notes

November 2016 Tiers 2 and 5 Sponsor Guidance—key compliance changes

November 2016 Tiers 2 and 5 Sponsor Guidance—key compliance changesSTOP PRESS: This Practice Note is being updated to reflect changes to the...
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5th Jun
Practice notes

Applying for a sponsor licence under Tiers 2 and 5: procedure

Applying for a sponsor licence under Tiers 2 and 5: procedureSTOP PRESS: This Practice Note is being updated to reflect changes to the Immigration...
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5th Jun
Precedents

Applying for a sponsor licence under Tiers 2 and instructions on submitting an online licence application

Applying for a sponsor licence under Tiers 2 and instructions on submitting an online licence applicationA. Submitting the online applicationPlease...
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5th Jun
Precedents

Applying for a sponsor licence under Tiers 2 and 5—affidavit confirming common ownership or control

Applying for a sponsor licence under Tiers 2 and 5—affidavit confirming common ownership or controlAffidavit in support of sponsor licence application...
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5th Jun
Practice notes

The small companies regime

The small companies regimeThe statutory rules governing the annual accounts and reports of small companies (other than micro-entities) are set out...
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5th Jun
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