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Archive for October, 2012

Good character

It comes as a surprise to many applying for indefinite leave to remain in the UK or for naturalisation as a British citizen that they do not meet the "good character" requirement and therefore potentially face their applications being refused or deferred. This is often because they have an unspent conviction. There have been a number of high-profile cases recently concerning British soldiers from Commonwealth countries or elsewhere who have been in breach of the good character requirements... Read more »

Posted: 29 October 2012 | Author: Gherson Immigration | Comments (13)

The coalition and immigration: a half-time analysis

As the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats approach the halfway point of their term in office, many of their pledges on immigration have been broken or forgotten. There has been little progress on the policies outlined in section 17 of the Coalition's programme for government. Ideas supposedly shared by the coalition partners have been quietly abandoned to be replaced with ideas announced in Conservative manifestos and party conferences. This is particularly worrying given the democratic... Read more »

Posted: 25 October 2012 | Author: Gherson Immigration | Comments (0)

10,000ft skydive

Hi! Im Victoria, one of the legal secretaries here at Gherson. I am doing a sponsored 10,000ft skydive in aid of Alzheimer's Society. This is a charity I feel strongly about as my nan is currently suffering from it and it is heartbreaking to watch! Thanks to people's kind donations I have managed to raise 124% of my target, which is absolutely amazing, but more donations mean more help and support to families of sufferers and also funding research into the treatment for the condition! ... Read more »

Posted: 23 October 2012 | Author: Gherson Immigration | Comments (0)

UK property and foreign investors

Although 2012 had strong beginnings for the property market, i.e. January mortgage approval levels were the highest since late 2009, many economists still do not consider the London market's future prospects optimistically. Earlier this month Halifax published a series of gloomy figures which further diminished confidence in the UK housing market. A combination of reluctant sellers and nervous buyers has resulted in stagnation. Low and fragile consumer confidence, muted earning growth... Read more »

Posted: 16 October 2012 | Author: Gherson Immigration | Comments (0)

Registration frustration

For non-EEA students wishing to study in the UK, the UK is proving itself an inhospitable host. The UKBA's revocation of London Metropolitan University's sponsor licence , leaving thousands of foreign students to face deportation, was just one instance in what seems an emerging pattern of cynical disregard of non-EEA students. To add insult to injury, last week hordes of foreign students were forced to queue for hours outside the Overseas Visitors Records Office (OVRO), subjected... Read more »

Posted: 10 October 2012 | Author: Gherson Immigration | Comments (0)

Autumnal festivities in China: the Double Ninth Festival

Following a spate of work for Chinese clients we thought a short piece celebrating the Chinese autumnal festivals was appropriate as light relief from the legal discussions. Autumn is traditionally the time for festivals and celebrations. As the summer comes to an end, this is hopefully the time for bountiful harvests and a chance to celebrate a hard summer’s work. The Chinese culture is no exception. We have just passed the Mid-Autumn Festival (zhōngqiū jié) which... Read more »

Posted: 03 October 2012 | Author: Gherson Immigration | Comments (0)

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