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Posts Tagged 'ILR'

Genuine Entrepreneur

Whilst Tier 1 Entrepreneur applications have for the past couple of years been subjected to the Genuine Entrepreneur test the Home Office are increasingly applying the test to challenge this type of application and in particular initial entry clearance applications. The test is applied for extension, switching categories and Indefinite Leave to Remain applications and is conducted if the Home Office has doubts over the credibility of an application. The test can be carried out in... Read more »

Posted: 22 June 2016 | Author: Gherson Immigration | Comments (0)

New English language requirement for settlement

From 28 October applicants applying for indefinite leave to remain or naturalisation in the UK will be required to demonstrate a knowledge of the English language in addition to the Life in the UK test. Applicants will be required to demonstrate to the UK Border Agency that they have a B1 rating in speaking and listening in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference. The same exemption rules apply, as on the Life in the UK test, however, some applicants will not need... Read more »

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

Investor visas - simpler entry... at a cost

It is becoming more and more expensive to live in the UK. Forget inflation and rocketing house prices - for some it costs literally millions to simply gain the right to live in the UK and apparently, judging by the reported rise in investor visas recently, it's worth the money. Given the Coalition Government's crackdown on immigration and the subsequent restrictions on (or even closure of) various categories under the Points-Based System, obtaining the right to live and work in the... Read more »

Posted: 13 December 2012 | Author: Gherson Immigration | Comments (0)

Serve our nation, but then go home

It has been widely reported in the press that a growing number of ex-members of HM Forces who are foreign nationals are being refused British citizenship or indefinite leave to remain based on convictions imposed under military law whilst serving in our armed forces. These convictions are often for very minor military offences. For immigration purposes, a military summary punishment counts the same as a criminal conviction in a civilian court, which is then highly likely to disqualify... Read more »

Posted: 15 November 2012 | Author: Gherson Immigration | Comments (0)

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)

What is "Legacy"?

What is "Legacy"? Should my case be considered under the "Legacy" provisions? Which Department of the UKBA considers Legacy cases and what type of leave should I get under the "Legacy" provisions? There has been much confusion surrounding "Legacy" and in light of the recent High Court case of Hakemi & Ors v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2012] EWHC 1967 (Admin) (19 July 2012), the following is a straightforward summary: Simply put, if you made an application... Read more »

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

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