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Posts Tagged 'points-based system'

Brexit's proposed points based system

The subject of the EU referendum is a hard one to avoid, with both campaigns showing a high level of engagement. Despite the extraordinary complexity of the issue, it is necessary to objectively understand the differences between the immigration system and the proposed alternative in order to make an informed decision. There has been a lot of talk from the leave campaign about a possible new points-based system for EU nationals. Despite comparisons made from both sides to the Australian... Read more »

Posted: 09 June 2016 | Author: Gherson Immigration | Comments (0)

Points Based Calculator being switched off

Points Based Calculator being switched off The Home Office have announced that from 06 April 2016, the Points Based Calculator can no longer be used to support immigration applications. This online calculator was initially introduced to assist Points Based System (Tier 1, 2, 4 and 5) migrants to assess whether they may be eligible to work or study in the UK under the points based system. One of its most important features was that it indicated whether an overseas qualification... Read more »

Posted: 10 March 2016 | Author: Gherson Immigration | Comments (0)

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)

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)

Gherson team keeps family united

In August 2011 Gherson represented four citizens of Israel in a successful appeal to the First Tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) against the entry clearance officer (ECO), Tel Aviv Israel. The appellants had appealed against the decision of the ECO in January 2011 to refuse them entry clearance as children of a Points-Based System migrant under paragraph 319 H (f) of the Immigration Rules. The ECO was not satisfied that there were serious or compelling family... Read more »

Posted: 19 March 2012 | Author: Gherson Immigration | Comments (0)

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