Category: visas

E-Visas – The Big Switch – EIN Blog

Posted October 9th, 2024 in documents, government departments, immigration, news, visas by sally

‘Millions are being invited to switch from physical immigration documents to E-Visas in an attempt to modernise and introduce the digital immigration system to the UK. From 17 February 2024 the Home Office began sending emails to all those with physical immigration documents called Biometric Resident Permits (BRPs), inviting them to create a UK Visa and Immigration Account to access their E-Visas. The E-Visas are digital proof of their immigration status.’

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EIN Blog, 8th October 2024

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UK’s new eVisa scheme ‘could create digital Windrush scandal’ – The Guardian

Posted September 18th, 2024 in computer programs, documents, government departments, immigration, news, visas by sally

‘Millions of migrants have been urged to register for a new eVisa scheme as campaigners warn the document could create a digital Windrush scandal.’

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The Guardian, 18th September 2024

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Doctor who feared having to leave UK after visa blow wins Home Office U-turn – The Guardian

Posted September 17th, 2024 in autism, doctors, families, government departments, immigration, news, visas by tracey

‘Doctor who feared having to leave UK after visa blow wins Home Office U-turn.’

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The Guardian, 16th September 2024

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Valued GP ‘will be forced to leave UK’ after autistic daughter refused visa – The Guardian

Posted September 16th, 2024 in autism, doctors, families, immigration, news, visas by tracey

‘An experienced and highly regarded doctor who is working at a GP surgery in east London says he has no choice but to walk away from his job because the Home Office is separating him from his wife and autistic daughter.’

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The Guardian, 16th September 2024

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Settlement fees waived for bereaved partners facing destitution – Home Office

Posted September 11th, 2024 in bereavement, families, fees, government departments, immigration, news, visas by tracey

‘People dealing with the death of their partner and facing financial hardship will soon be able to apply to have the application fee for settlement waived.’

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Home Office, 10th September 2024

Source: www.gov.uk

Afghan family refused UK visas to join son, 13, evacuated from Kabul – The Guardian

Posted September 9th, 2024 in Afghanistan, children, families, government departments, human rights, immigration, news, visas by tracey

‘The Home Office has rejected a visa application from a family trapped in Afghanistan, whose son was evacuated to the UK during the fall of Kabul.’

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The Guardian, 9th September 2024

Source: www.theguardian.com

Discover everything you need to know about the Skilled Worker Visa – EIN Blog

Posted July 17th, 2024 in employment, immigration, news, visas by tracey

‘The Skilled Worker Visa is designed for skilled individuals who wish to work in an eligible role in the UK.’

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EIN Blog, 16th July 2024

Source: www.ein.org.uk

Demystifying the English language requirement for UK visas – EIN Blog

Posted July 15th, 2024 in citizenship, examinations, immigration, news, visas by tracey

‘For many visa routes, evidencing your English language skills to a certain level is an essential part of the application and failing to do so, could lead to the refusal of your application. However, the requirement is not homogenous – it varies across different routes and types of application and can be met in several different ways. There are also exemptions available to applicants with certain circumstances.’

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EIN Blog, 10th July 2024

Source: www.ein.org.uk

Home Office U-turn grants Wirral ‘legend’ right to live in UK after 46 years – The Guardian

Posted July 11th, 2024 in citizenship, deportation, government departments, immigration, news, visas by sally

‘A retired newsagent and “local legend” from Merseyside has said he feels marvellous after a Home Office U-turn granted him the right to live in the UK almost 50 years after he arrived.’

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The Guardian, 11th July 2024

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‘Frightening and frustrating’ move to eVisas risks repeat of Windrush scandal, experts warn – The Guardian

Posted July 1st, 2024 in documents, government departments, immigration, news, visas by tracey

‘The government is telling migrants who have lived in Britain for decades to provide proof for every year of their residency as part of the controversial transition to digital visas, immigration lawyers have warned.’

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The Guardian, 29th June 2024

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UK seaman visa guidance gives clarity to offshore employers – OUT-LAW.com

Posted June 18th, 2024 in employment, immigration, news, ships, visas by tracey

‘Recently published UK government guidance provides employers, particularly those operating in UK territorial waters, with important clarification on the issue of which seamen and offshore workers require a work visa and which do not, an expert has said.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 17th June 2024

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Revocation of sponsor licence without providing a meaningful opportunity to respond is unlawful – EIN Blog

Posted June 10th, 2024 in employment, government departments, immigration, judicial review, licensing, news, visas by tracey

‘R (New Hope Care Ltd) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2024] EWHC 1270 (Admin) (24 May 2024). In these judicial review proceedings, David Pievsky KC held that the SSHD’s decision to revoke New Hope Care Ltd’s sponsor licence without first providing it a meaningful opportunity to respond was unlawful. It was inconsistent with published policy, contrary to legitimate expectation, and procedurally unfair at common law. New Hope Care is a large business which provides care services to individuals in need.’

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EIN Blog, 10th June 2024

Source: www.ein.org.uk

High court rules Home Office acted unlawfully over visa documents – The Guardian

Posted June 10th, 2024 in charities, documents, government departments, immigration, news, visas by tracey

‘The Home Office is facing a new Windrush-style scandal after a landmark high court ruling found that the home secretary acted unlawfully by failing to provide documents to thousands of migrants proving they are here legally.’

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The Guardian, 8th June 2024

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The new minimum income requirement for partner visas, transitional provisions and Home Office guidance – EIN Blog

Posted June 6th, 2024 in armed forces, civil partnerships, government departments, married persons, news, remuneration, visas by sally

‘In this immigration law update video, Adam Pipe examines the new financial (minimum income) requirement for partner visas and the transitional provisions. Adam goes through the Home Office’s April 2024 (Version 10.0) guidance on Appendix FM and Appendix HM Armed Forces: minimum income requirement.’

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EIN Blog, 5th June 2024

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UK Child Visa Financial Requirements Explained – EIN Blog

Posted May 14th, 2024 in children, immigration, news, remuneration, visas by tracey

‘While we have recently seen significant increases to minimum income and salary requirements in several immigration routes (see our recent blog posts here and here), there is one small exception to the general trend: the Government has scrapped the requirement for Partner visa applicants to show additional funds for their child dependants, with effect from 11 April 2024.’

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EIN Blog, 14th May 2024

Source: www.ein.org.uk

‘We’re not allowed to bring our baby from Ukraine’: Refugees refused after sudden UK rule change – The Independent

Posted May 13th, 2024 in asylum, children, families, government departments, immigration, news, Russia, Ukraine, visas, war by tracey

‘A Ukrainian refugee couple who fled to the UK have been refused permission for their two-year-old daughter to join them after the government suddenly changed its sponsorship rules, The Independent can reveal.’

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The Independent, 12th May 2024

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Proof of continuous residence in the UK – EIN Blog

Posted May 9th, 2024 in citizenship, domicile, evidence, news, visas by sally

‘Once you apply for a settlement (indefinite leave to remain) or for naturalisation as a British Citizen, you are asked to provide proof of continuous residence in the UK as part of the visa application process and you will need to provide evidence that shows that you have been present in the UK for a specific period of time.’

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EIN Blog, 8th May 2024

Source: www.ein.org.uk

Hate preachers and extremists banned from the UK – Home Office

Posted May 7th, 2024 in immigration, news, terrorism, visas by tracey

‘Dangerous extremists intent on promoting extreme ideologies will be blocked from entering the UK as the government steps up action to protect the public.’

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Home Office, 30th April 2024

Source: www.gov.uk

Big Changes to the 10 Year Long Residence ILR Rules – Richmond Chambers

Posted May 3rd, 2024 in chambers articles, government departments, immigration, news, visas by sally

‘Since 11 April 2024, there has been a(nother) new Appendix to the Immigration Rules: Appendix Long Residence.’

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Richmond Chambers, 1st May 2024

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Long Residence Applications – Where Are We Now? – EIN Blog

Posted May 2nd, 2024 in domicile, immigration, news, regulations, visas by sally

‘For many years the long residence route was pretty straightforward. 10 years’ continuous lawful residence, good character, within absences limits – job done.’

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EIN Blog, 1st May 2024

Source: www.ein.org.uk