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Category Archives: Bennett’s Blog
The UKBA released another Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules on 9 July 2012 which introduced the following: A provision for an Entry Clearance Officer to be satisfied that an applicant is a genuine student before granting entry clearance … Continue reading
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I have been preparing a number of Tier 2 Sponsorship Licence applications recently and as part of the application process, we attend on site and undertake a mock audit of a company’s HR systems and practises to ensure that they are complying with … Continue reading
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The UKBA have just released more detailed information regarding the Premiums Services for Sponsors. To be eligible for the service, you must be an A-rated sponsor who is able to demonstrate that you continue to fulfil you duties as a … Continue reading
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The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) released their report today on the ‘Limits for Tier 2 (General) and associated policies’. The MAC reports are designed to assist the Government when they make decisions in relation to changing the immigration rules. Changing … Continue reading
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The Home Office has today laid before Parliament a statement of changes proposing the abolishment of paragraph of 395C of the Immigration Rules which demands that the Secretary of State takes into consideration the following factors before setting removal directions: … Continue reading
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There is nothing worse than hearing the words “What do you mean I have to check the passports of EEA and British Citizens that work for me?!” But they were the words uttered by a prospective client the other day … Continue reading
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The High Court has ruled that the English Language Requirement for spouses and partners of those settled in the UK is lawful. Mr Justice Beatson dismissed the case brought by Mrs Chapti on the basis that it is not disproportionate … Continue reading
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From 19 December 2011, if your application for a visa has been refused and you wish to appeal to the First Tier Tribunal against the decision, you will now have to pay a fee to lodge an appeal. To facilitate … Continue reading
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Well it looks like the UKBA will make it more difficult for spouses of British Citizens or those holding LTR to join their partners in the UK if they accept the proposal from the Migration Advisory Committee. The MAC have … Continue reading
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Hurrah! The Supreme Court has dismissed the Secretary of State for the Home Department’s case to impose an age limit of 21 onto couples wishing to settle in the UK. The Supreme Court ruled that the age limit interfered with … Continue reading
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