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eGates and the demise of examination on entry

The following Immigration news provides comprehensive and up to date legal information on eGates and the demise of examination on entry

Human Rights Act 1998—the government’s proposed reforms

The following Commercial news provides comprehensive and up to date legal information on Human Rights Act 1998—the government’s proposed reforms

Expansion of the Health and Care Worker Visa

The following Immigration news provides comprehensive and up to date legal information on Expansion of the Health and Care Worker Visa

New year, new visa routes

The following Employment news provides comprehensive and up to date legal information on New year, new visa routes

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Children applying for indefinite leave under Part 8 and Appendix FM: procedure

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...

Biometric Immigration Documents

Biometric Immigration DocumentsIP COMPLETION DAY: The Brexit transition period ended at 11pm on 31 December 2020. At this time (referred to in UK law...

Applying to confirm a Zambrano right of residence [Archived]

Applying to confirm a Zambrano right of residence [Archived]ARCHIVED: this Practice Note is no longer maintained as it covers the implementation of EU...

Applying for an EEA family permit [Archived]

Applying for an EEA family permit [Archived]ARCHIVED: this Practice Note is no longer maintained as it covers the implementation of EU free movement...

Practice notes

The Windrush Scheme

The Windrush SchemeOn 16 April 2018, following a series of high profile cases concerning long-resident Commonwealth migrants attempting to demonstrate...

Produced in partnership with Nick Nason of Edgewater Legal 16th Nov

Practice notes

False representations etc, deception and challenging grounds for refusal

False representations etc, deception and challenging grounds for refusalThis Practice Note looks at the common grounds for refusal and cancellation in...

Produced in partnership with Rajiv Sharma of The 36 Group 16th Nov

Practice notes

Applying for entry clearance as a returning resident

Applying for entry clearance as a returning residentIndefinite leave to enter or remain normally lapses if a person has been absent from the UK for a...

Produced in partnership with Unnati Bhatt 16th Nov

Practice notes

Entry, search and seizure powers of immigration officers

Entry, search and seizure powers of immigration officersIP COMPLETION DAY: The Brexit transition period ended at 11pm on 31 December 2020. At this...

Produced in partnership with Bijan Hoshi of Garden Court Chambers 16th Nov

Practice notes

EEA nationals: retained and 'derivative' rights of residence for family members

EEA nationals: retained and 'derivative' rights of residence for family membersIP COMPLETION DAY: 11pm (GMT) on 31 December 2020 marks the end of the...

Produced in partnership with Sandra Akinbolu of Lamb Building Chambers 16th Nov

Practice notes

Crew members, diplomats and other exempt persons

Crew members, diplomats and other exempt personsCrew members of aircraft, ships and Channel Tunnel trains, diplomats and members of foreign armed...

Produced in partnership with Gillian McCall of Richmond Chambers 16th Nov

Practice notes

Conditions of permission to enter or stay in the UK

Conditions of permission to enter or stay in the UKPeople granted permission to enter or stay in the UK for a limited period frequently have...

Produced in partnership with Alex Piletska of Turpin Miller and Catherine Maclay of Self-employed locum 16th Nov

Practice notes

Partners applying for limited leave under Part 8: eligibility table

Partners applying for limited leave under Part 8: eligibility tableIP COMPLETION DAY: The Brexit transition period ended at 11pm on 31 December 2020....

Produced in partnership with Jo Renshaw of Turpin Miller 16th Nov

Practice notes

Right to work checks: lists A and B

Right to work checks: lists A and BThis Practice Note provides commentary on the documents that an employer may accept when undertaking a manual right...

Produced in partnership with Duncan Bain of Bower Bailey 16th Nov

Q&As

Can a Tier 2 (General) migrant set up a business in the UK as long as they are not the controlling shareholder, and the work falls in line with the supplementary employment criteria?

Can a Tier 2 (General) migrant set up a business in the UK as long as they are not the controlling shareholder, and the work falls in line with the...

Produced in partnership with Gary McIndoe of Latitude Law 16th Nov

Practice notes

Zambrano and European Union citizenship [Archived]

Zambrano and European Union citizenship [Archived]ARCHIVED: this Practice Note is no longer maintained as it covers the implementation of EU free...

Produced in partnership with Ed Mynott 16th Nov

Practice notes

Derivative and Surinder Singh rights of residence in the EU Settlement Scheme

Derivative and Surinder Singh rights of residence in the EU Settlement SchemeIP COMPLETION DAY: 11pm (GMT) on 31 December 2020 marks the end of the...

Produced in partnership with Katie Dilger 16th Nov

Practice notes

A8 and A2 nationals and permanent residence [Archived]

A8 and A2 nationals and permanent residence [Archived]ARCHIVED: this Practice Note is no longer maintained as it covers the implementation of EU free...

16th Nov

Q&As

Is it possible for an offshore worker who has been granted leave for 12 months to switch to a spouse visa from within the UK?

Is it possible for an offshore worker who has been granted leave for 12 months to switch to a spouse visa from within the UK?Offshore workers visaAs...

Produced in partnership with Gary McIndoe of Latitude Law 16th Nov

Practice notes

Locating guidance and using archives for immigration research

Locating guidance and using archives for immigration researchThis Practice Note explains how to locate current Home Office guidance relating to...

16th Nov

Practice notes

Evidential flexibility [Archived]

Evidential flexibility [Archived]Important note—Archived Practice Note: this Practice Note is no longer updated as it relates to the position prior to...

Produced in partnership with Sarah Pinder of Goldsmith Chambers 16th Nov