Category Archives: EU nationals and family members

Today the Court of Appeal Civil Division (England and Wales) will determine whether the ban contained in paragraph 277 of the Immigration Rules on the entry for settlement of foreign spouses between the ages of 18 and 21 is a … Continue reading

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Applications to the UKBA and British diplomatic posts are usually accompanied by the applicant’s passport among other important supporting documents.  There are consequences of requesting your passport back from the UKBA whilst an application is still under consideration, which can prove … Continue reading

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PLEASE NOTE: THE PREMIUM SERVICE FOR EEA AND SWISS NATIONALS IS NO LONGER IN OPERATION We have received some very welcome news from the UK Border Agency that they are introducing a premium service for EEA and Swiss nationals and their … Continue reading

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In the case of Gerardo Ruiz Zambrano v Office national de l’emploi (ONEm), the ECJ has ruled that a parent who is a third country national must be given right of residence and are also exempt from having to obtain … Continue reading

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We have had a number of enquiries from non-EEA nationals wishing to remain in the UK permanently on completion of their 5 year EEA family permit, following the termination of their marriage to an EEA national. These applications are not … Continue reading

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