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Archive for April, 2016
The future of visa facilitation programmes with non-European countries Following a meeting between the President of the European Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker, and Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko in March, the EU representative promised that the Commission [LB1] would put forth a proposal for visa-free travel for Ukrainians coming to EU member states. In December 2015 Juncker had previously expressed a wish that the EU would offer visa-free short-stay travel into the... Read more »
Posted: 18 April 2016 | Author: Gherson Immigration | Comments (0)
Changes to Attending the Premium Service Centre The Premium Service Centre is the "same day" service option that is offered to migrants making in-country applications (not available for all visa types). Previously using the service simply meant an additional charge of £400.00 per applicant. However due to the high number of applicants arriving very late, or not at all to the scheduled appointments additional charges have now been implemented. These additional charges are... Read more »
Posted: 14 April 2016 | Author: Support Team | Comments (0)
HIGH COURT AWARDS DAMAGES TO EU FAMILY MEMBER FOR UNLAWFUL DETENTION AND BREACH OF EU LAW In the case of R (on the application of Santos) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2016] EWHC 609 (Admin) the court awarded an appellant a significant sum of damages for both unlawful detention and breach of EU law. To understand the nature of the damages awarded it is necessary to first look at the facts. The Claimant Mr Santos, is a Brazilian national, who... Read more »
Posted: 13 April 2016 | Author: Gherson Immigration | Comments (0)
How can EEA nationals and/or their family members currently residing in the UK protect themselves in the event of the referendum voting to exit the EU? Whilst it is unclear what the position will be in the event of a 'yes' vote in the June referendum EEA nationals and/or their family members may wish to consider pre-empting that vote by applying for a document certifying their permanent residency in the UK if they are not in a position to apply for naturalisation. ... Read more »
Posted: 12 April 2016 | Author: Gherson Immigration | Comments (0)
Number of EU Migrants working in UK to be revealed just weeks before referendum Government officials have agreed to publish hidden statistics in relation to EU immigrations on 26 May 2016, after pressure from Eurosceptics. These figures will reveal how many EU migrants are current working and claiming benefits in the UK. This decision came as David Cameron rejected suggestions that the EU referendum is distracting ministers after a series of blunders and lashed out at the... Read more »
Posted: 07 April 2016 | Author: Gherson Immigration | Comments (0)
Upcoming Tier 2 changes On 24 March 2016, the Home Office announced changes to the Tier 2 immigration category, in response to the reviews of Tier 2 policy by the independent Migration Advisory Committee (MAC). The changes that the Home Office are implementing are as follows: For Tier 2 (General) The Home Office will increase the Tier 2 (General) minimum salary threshold to £25,000 in autumn 2016, and £30,000 in April 2017 for experienced workers,... Read more »
Posted: 06 April 2016 | Author: Gherson Immigration | Comments (0)
The execution of a European arrest warrant must be deferred if there is a real risk of inhuman or degrading treatment because of the conditions of detention of the person concerned in the Member State where the warrant was issued There are wildly differing prison conditions to be found throughout the European Union. Chronic overcrowding is commonplace and many facilities are simply not fit for purpose. In some member states prison conditions have been found to be so bad that... Read more »
Posted: 05 April 2016 | Author: Gherson Extradition | Comments (0)
Discrepancies in UK migration figures add controversy to EU referendum debate. UK Prime Minister David Cameron has announced a referendum on whether Britain should remain in the European Union is to be held on Thursday 23 June 2016 . With this date fast approaching, arguments are being put forward both in favor and against this notion. One argument that has consistently made headlines by Eurosceptics is the concern over the accuracy of the official figures published regarding... Read more »
Posted: 04 April 2016 | Author: Gherson Immigration | Comments (0)
Comprehensive Medical Insurance - An Overview for EEA Nationals EEA nationals must have a comprehensive sickness insurance covering the costs of most of the medical treatment they may need whilst in the UK. In most cases where the EEA national is staying in the UK on a temporary basis he will be covered under the European Health Insurance from another EEA member state and will have been issued the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) by that... Read more »
Posted: 01 April 2016 | Author: Gherson Immigration | Comments (0)
Emergency Brake on Migrant Benefits The 'Emergency Brake' in Spotlight On 19 February 2016 European leaders agreed a package of changes to EU rules. This agreement is effectively the result of the Prime Minister's renegotiation on the UK's membership of the EU. The deal will take effect only if the UK votes to remain in the EU. Presupposing that the UK will remain a member of the EU, the exact impact of the numerous agreements has been hotly debated. A number... Read more »
Posted: 01 April 2016 | Author: Gherson Immigration | Comments (0)
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