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Posts Tagged 'British citizenship'
The media has widely reported that people are preparing in anticipation of a potential "Leave" outcome to the British referendum on EU membership scheduled to take place on the 23 rd of June. The Independent reported that there have been a surging number of applications for British citizenship by EU nationals, and that a publisher of textbooks preparing candidates for citizenship tests said sales had quadrupled since the Prime Minister announced the taking place of the EU referendum.... Read more »
Posted: 21 June 2016 | Author: Gherson Immigration | Comments (0)
Am I British? Revocation of citizenship and other scenarios The 2014 Immigration Act profoundly altered the appeals regime and drastically reduced the number of appealable immigration decisions. At present, appeal rights exist in limited situations such as in the case of refusal of protection or human rights claims, EEA decisions and refusals of applications made before the 2014 Act came into force. It is also possible to appeal against Home Office's decisions to deprive someone... Read more »
Posted: 31 March 2016 | Author: Gherson Immigration | Comments (0)
"This article appeared in the 2015 edition of The International Comparative Legal Guide to: Corporate Immigration ; published by Global Legal Group Ltd , London ." Please click on the image to open the PDF Read more »
Posted: 13 August 2015 | Author: Gherson Immigration | Comments (0)
Appendix I salary increase for Tier 2 (General) & (Sportsperson) Indefinite Leave to Remain - when should I start to worry about the right level of salary? Pay requirements, which the Secretary of State intends to apply to applications for Indefinite Leave to Remain from Tier 2 (General) and Tier 2 (Sportspersons) migrants made on or after 6 April 2016, are now available in the consolidated version under Appendix I of the Immigration Rules. The new pay threshold will be applicable... Read more »
Posted: 29 July 2015 | Author: Gherson Immigration | Comments (0)
European Immigration Systems Strain Under Political Pressure The legal frameworks and systems that mould European approaches to migration have looked strained under political pressure from member states. In late June Hungary was rumoured to have suspended 'Dublin III' a provision designed to ensure that those claiming Asylum within the EU have their applications processed in the first Member State they enter. The news sparked fierce criticism from its neighbours. Frustrated... Read more »
Posted: 09 July 2015 | Author: Gherson Immigration | Comments (0)
"RIGHT TO RENT" SCHEME - FIRST LANDLORD FINED The Home Office's "Right to Rent" scheme trial, introduced in the West Midlands on 1 December 2014, has led to a landlord being fined around £2,000. This is the first and only reported penalty that has resulted from the Right to Rent scheme trial which is expected to be implemented nationwide from September 2015. Landlords and letting agents in the West Midlands must check both the nationality and visa status of their tenants, with penalties... Read more »
Posted: 09 July 2015 | Author: Gherson Immigration | Comments (0)
Administrative Court mishandle case causing unlawful detention and removal from the UK PRINCE VIJAYKUMAR BHATT & DHARINI VIJAYKUMAR BHATT V SECRETARTY OF STATE FOR THE HOME DEPARTMENT The Claimants, a brother and sister who are nationals of India initially entered the UK lawfully on student visas, then on completion of their studies they applied for leave to remain under the post study category which were granted in 2008. The Claimants then submitted applications for further leave... Read more »
Posted: 26 June 2015 | Author: Gherson Immigration | Comments (0)
Gherson to attend Hu Run event on 19th of June Gherson is delighted to be attending the prestigious Hurun Global China Rich List Summit on the 19th of June in London. Mr Rupert Hoogewerf, known as Hu Run in China and best known for the creation of the China Rich List, will present the welcome address. The summit will continue with three panel discussions: 'How Chinese Entrepreneurs Can Help Britain', 'Building your Brand with Britain' and finally, 'Overseas Investment'. The event will... Read more »
Posted: 12 June 2015 | Author: Gherson Immigration | Comments (0)
This article was first published on LexisNexis.com Addressing the migrant crisis Immigration analysis: How likely are member states to support the European Commission's proposed agenda for handling the current migrant crisis? Lee Jackson, a barrister at Gherson, believes the Commission's plans to relocate and redistribute asylum seekers across EU countries are will be met with opposition by many states. What is the background to this? The recent large-scale loss of migrant... Read more »
Posted: 03 June 2015 | Author: Gherson Immigration | Comments (0)
EC presents its Migration Agenda to a divided Europe On 27 May 2015, the European Commission adopted the first proposals of its comprehensive plan to improve the management of migration across the EU. European leaders had earlier pledged solidarity among Member States to address the common migratory challenges, following an increase in the number of migrants attempting to cross the Mediterranean and the tragic loss of life since the start of 2015. It is estimated that over 1,800 people... Read more »
Posted: 29 May 2015 | Author: Gherson Immigration | Comments (0)
Best interests of child should be priority in removal cases Immigration analysis: When will the court order the return of a child to the UK who has been unlawfully removed? Lee Jackson, barrister at Gherson Solicitors, says a recent case restates the central importance of the Secretary of State for the Home Department's (SSHD) statutory duty to treat the best interests of the child as a primary consideration. Original news RA (a child) and BF v SSHD What were the background... Read more »
Posted: 21 May 2015 | Author: Gherson Immigration | Comments (0)
Prime Minister announces new Immigration Bill Prime Minister David Cameron today announced https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/pm-speech-on-immigration details of a new Immigration Bill to be included in the Queen's Speech on 27 May. This will contain a series of measures intended to control immigration and target illegal migration. According to the Prime Minister's Office's press release https://www.gov.uk/government/news/prime-minister-pledges-to-control-and-reduce-immigration,... Read more »
Posted: 21 May 2015 | Author: Gherson Immigration | Comments (0)
Sponsor Licences and CoS allocations There have been recent clarifications provided by the Home Office with regard to the requirements of obtaining a sponsor licence. It has been clarified that a Level 1 User has to be an employee of the business from the start of the application process. Furthermore, this Level 1 User has to be able to undertake day-to-day sponsorship activities, such as recording the employee's attendance at work, amongst other duties. Furthermore, the UKVI has preliminarily... Read more »
Posted: 19 May 2015 | Author: Gherson Immigration | Comments (0)
This article was first published by Lexis Nexis on 27 April 2015 Immigration analysis: What are the political parties' plans for immigration? Lee Jackson, barrister at Gherson, takes a look at what the various policies might mean for immigration lawyers after the general election. What models of border control are proposed by the parties? Targets and caps The Conservative Party's ambition is to deliver annual net migration in the tens of thousands, rather than... Read more »
Posted: 29 April 2015 | Author: Gherson Immigration | Comments (0)
Introduction of Mobile Premium Service Centre (PSC) in central London for Premium appointments The Home Office has today announced the introduction of a mobile Premium Service Centre (PSC) at a central London location. What is this service? As with the Premium service, applicants would be required to book an appointment in order to submit their application documents and have their biometrics taken. Rather than travel to Croydon, applicants applying in London will have the option... Read more »
Posted: 24 April 2015 | Author: Gherson Immigration | Comments (0)
COULD FOREIGN-BORN CITIZENS HAVE SUBSTANTIAL IMPACT ON ELECTION OUTCOME? The outcome of the 2015 general election is looking to be every bit as close as that in 2010, and immigration has risen to the top of the political agenda of all the main parties. Immigration has played a major role in shaping modern Britain over the last few decades, with London especially being one of the most culturally diverse cities in the world. It is an issue that could decide the result in many marginal constituencies... Read more »
Posted: 23 April 2015 | Author: Gherson Immigration | Comments (0)
CHANGES TO APPLICATION PROCEDURES FROM 6 APRIL We have been notified by the Home Office of the following changes to the procedures for Tier 2 and Tier 5 applications with effect from 6 April 2015 Tier 2 As of 6 April 2015, in-country Tier 2 applications are required to be submitted via the Home Office's new online application system. The previous Apply Online facility for Tier 2 applications has been withdrawn to make way for the new system. The Tier 2 paper form has been removed... Read more »
Posted: 10 April 2015 | Author: Gherson Immigration | Comments (0)
Update: Biometric Residence Permits and Immigration Health Surcharge Biometric Residence Permit The Home Office has introduced a requirement for non-EEA Nationals travelling to the UK for more than six months, to be issued with a Biometric Residence Permit. This requirement has started with applications made in Pakistan from mid-march and the rollout will continue in three further phases. Please see enclosed the International Rollout Schedule. The reason for this new requirement... Read more »
Posted: 01 April 2015 | Author: Gherson Immigration | Comments (0)
Gherson sponsor Westminster Legal Policy Forum on UK Immigration Gherson sponsored a very successful Westminster Legal Policy Forum on UK Immigration yesterday. There were a number of panellists from across the board including Baroness Hamwee, David Hanson MP and representatives from the NHS, Study UK, JCWI and the Residential Landlords Association, amongst others. The first half of the morning was chaired by Professor Elspeth Guild, Co-Chair of the European Sub Committee, ILPA and the second... Read more »
Posted: 06 March 2015 | Author: Gherson Immigration | Comments (0)
A summary of the Supreme Court ruling in Secretary of State for the Home Department v Al Jedda [2013] UKSC 62 A person who is deemed stateless is severely restricted from pursuing a normal life. As a consequence, a number of basic rights are lost, from the ability to rely on diplomatic assistance to having no home country with an automatic right to return . Is making such an order ever justified on the grounds that it is conducive to the public good? This question was addressed in the recent... Read more »
Posted: 07 March 2014 | Author: Gherson Immigration | Comments (0)
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