International students bring diversity and talent but navigating student visas and immigration compliance can be intricate. Legal practitioners working with educational institutions and students need precise guidance for visa applications, extensions, and appeals. Explore practical strategies and up-to-date legal standards to support clients in achieving their educational aspirations while maintaining immigration status. Stay informed about key policies and ensure smooth pathways for future scholars.
Parental consent for minor child—letter[Insert address of [parent OR guardian] in home country][Insert Home Office address where application is...
Biometric Immigration DocumentsWhat is a Biometric Immigration Document?A Biometric Immigration Document (BID) is the key ‘document’ that evidences...
Children applying for indefinite leave under Part 8 and Appendix FM: procedureA child may be eligible to apply for indefinite leave to enter or remain...
Key contacts for immigration advisersIP COMPLETION DAY: The Brexit transition period ended at 11pm on 31 December 2020. At this time (referred to in...
Can a Tier 4 (General) student set up and establish a charity in the UK?There is, perhaps unsurprisingly, nothing in Immigration Rules or published UKVI guidance about whether a student can set up and establish a charity in the UK. Certain kinds of work are expressly prohibited, but establishing a
The status of the student sponsorThis Practice Note provides an overview of the guidance documents relating to sponsors of students under the Student and Child Student routes and outlines the possible statuses a student sponsor may hold. It also discusses some key student sponsor licence issues and
Micklefield clausesWhat is a Micklefield clause?It is common for employee share plans to provide that, on termination of employment (or when an employee is given or receives notice of termination of employment), subsisting share awards will be forfeited and subsisting share options will lapse.It is
Early leavers—preservationFORTHCOMING DEVELOPMENT: Section 10 of the Finance Act 2022 will increase the normal minimum pension age (NMPA) from 55 to 57 on 6 April 2028 (save for members of the firefighters, police and armed forces public service pension schemes).The Finance Act 2022 will also give
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