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Category Archives: Fiancés and Spouses
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
Posted in Bennett's Blog, Civil Partners, Fiancés and Spouses, Settlement, Unmarried Partner
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Mrs Chapti who is fighting against the new English language requirement has made a statement regarding her husband: “He is too old to learn (English) and he also lives in a very remote place. If he was younger he could … Continue reading
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One of the new immigration rules that came into effect November 2010 is that a husband/wife cannot join his or her spouse in England unless they can speak English. Mr and Mrs Chapti have decided to challenge this rule on the basis … Continue reading
Posted in Cap on Immigration, Fiancés and Spouses
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The government has today announced proposals to crack down on sham and forced marriages. The deadline to response to their consultation paper is 6 October 2011. Here is a link to consultation Their press announcement states The government has today … Continue reading
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The UKBA introduced an English language requirement on 29 November 2010 for non-EEA nationals applying for leave to enter or remain in the UK as the spouse, civil partner fiancé(e), proposed civil partner, unmarried partner or same-sex partner. The requirement … Continue reading
Posted in Civil Partners, Dependants, Fiancés and Spouses, General, Unmarried Partner
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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
Posted in Dependant relatives, Dependants, EU nationals and family members, Fiancés and Spouses, Settlement
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Imagine this scenario. You have spent a year waiting for your fiancee to come to the UK. Previous applications submitted to the British Embassy/High Commission were refused due to lack of documents and your non-EEA national fiancee’s immigration history. Step … Continue reading
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We were instructed in early 2010 by a British national whose fiancée and fiancée’s son had been refused entry clearance to join our client in the UK. The British Embassy has refused his fiancée’s application on the grounds of her … Continue reading
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The UK Border Agency released a Statements of Changes to the Immigration Rules on 16 March 2011. As well as detailing changes to be made to work based routes they also introduced new requirements for Spouses or Civil Partners obtaining … Continue reading
We had a lovely client in the office today who wanted Immigration advice as to how to bring her spouse into the UK from Yemen. As her story unraveled, it became clear that both the client and her husband face … Continue reading
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