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Archive for January, 2013

Urgent changes to Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) route effective today

The Home Office yesterday announced urgent changes to the Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) rules, which took effect as of today, 31 January 2013 . The following changes are applicable to all Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) applications that have not yet been decided and apply to applicants who seek entry clearance or leave to remain in the UK as a Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) migrant for the first time. Changes to note are as follows: The introduction of a 'genuine entrepreneur test' which, it... Read more »

Posted: 31 January 2013 | Author: Gherson Immigration | Comments (0)

A day at the Public Enquiry Office

Attending the Public Enquiry Office can be a daunting experience, if for no other reason than the outcome is so important. But the process itself need not be daunting: After managing to book an appointment at the Public Enquiry Office in Croydon for Tatyana and her family, I'm on my way to Croydon with the application bundle. About twenty minutes from London Victoria Station the train pulls into East Croydon Station. It's snowing so I walk quickly to Lunar House, the building that... Read more »

Posted: 23 January 2013 | Author: Gherson Immigration | Comments (0)

A step in the right direction for UKBA but further regulation required

Gherson has represented many clients in appeals to the First-tier and Upper Immigration Tribunals . Recently we have started to see a worrying trend in withdrawals of the UKBA decision days or minutes prior to the hearing. We have been told that the Home Office Presenting Officer's unit that represents the UK Border Agency at appeals has a new policy that, where they consider the refusal to be indefensible, they withdraw the decision and refer the matter back to the British... Read more »

Posted: 18 January 2013 | Author: Gherson Immigration | Comments (5)

Success at the 11th hour for Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) dependant

We recently dealt with a Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) application, which was initially refused. The applicant's dependant partner was also refused, as a result. We sought a review, which was successful. However, the UK visa section overseas refused to review the case of the dependant on the grounds that his was not a points-based application, so review was not a remedy available to him. This created a most peculiar and unfair result. The applicant's visa was granted, but... Read more »

Posted: 17 January 2013 | Author: Gherson Immigration | Comments (1)

The growth of UK immigration law

The mechanisms for creating UK immigration law and the nature of the laws themselves have changed immeasurably over the centuries. The changes have mostly reflected changes in British history, global development and public perceptions of immigration. Immigration control has been a power exercised by kings, queens, ministers and parliament. In recent times the progress towards a truly democratic immigration system has begun to stall. Too much focus has been placed on people’s perceptions... Read more »

Posted: 02 January 2013 | Author: Gherson Immigration | Comments (0)

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