Optimising your approach to visitor visas is crucial for effective practice in immigration law. This topicdelivers practical advice to ensure seamless applications, manage client expectations, and navigate the nuances of temporary entry requirements. Whether your clients are tourists, business visitors, or coming for short-term study, gain insights into eligibility criteria, documentation, and compliance to secure the best outcomes.
On 25 June 2026, the Home Office published a report by the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration (ICIBI) on refusals and...
The UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) has published a report on international students' experiences of meeting English language...
The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has written to the Home Secretary, Rt Hon Shabana Mahmood MP, calling for improvements to the quality,...
Welcome to the 25 June 2026 highlights from the Immigration team, which provides links to key news stories from the last week, as well as a round-up...
Parental consent for minor child—letter[Insert address of [parent OR guardian] in home country][Insert Home Office address where application is...
Can an applicant have two applications pending with the Home Office at the same time, where one application has been made under the Immigration Rules,...
Changes of law and policy, rights against retrospective legislation, and legitimate expectationChanges to immigration law may mean that a person who...
Biometric Immigration DocumentsWhat is a Biometric Immigration Document?A Biometric Immigration Document (BID) is the key ‘document’ that evidences...
What is the difference between an appeal and a review?What is an appeal?An appeal in insolvency proceedings is no different to an appeal in normal litigation. An appeal will be allowed only if the appeal court is satisfied that the decision of the lower court was 'wrong' or 'unjust because of a
Late payment penalties—inheritance taxWhile interest often accrues on overdue tax, the late payment of certain taxes may also attract a penalty. For information on the interest accruing on overdue tax, see Practice Notes: IHT—payment deadlines on death—Interest on IHT and Interest on late paid
Contributory negligence in personal injury claimsContributory negligence is a partial defence which can lead to a discount in damages.Other defences may also be relevant. See Practice Notes: Did the claimant consent to the risk of injury? and Was the claimant involved in an illegal activity?If a
Glossary—Latin legal termsDespite attempts in recent years to simplify the language used in legal cases, there are still a number of Latin phrases commonly used in personal injury claims. The following Latin phrases are listed in alphabetical order:Latin
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