Category Archives: Unmarried Partner

Bennett’s Blog- English Tests are lawful

Posted on December 16, 2011 by admin

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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Changes to the English language requirement for partners from 18 July 2011

Posted on July 6, 2011 by admin

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 →

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Crime doesn’t pay

Posted on March 23, 2011 by admin

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 →

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Unmarried partner refusal

Posted on December 15, 2010 by admin

Today we’re working on a matter where the couple made an application to the UK Border Agency (UKBA) for leave to remain as an un-married partner. The applicant is a South African national and previously had leave to remain under … Continue reading →

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