Gherson is a London law firm specialising in UK immigration, nationality, extradition, white-collar crime, and human rights law.
As the world of UK immigration law is continuously evolving, with new immigration routes, new guidance and new rules being implemented regularly by the Home Office, it is essential to keep up-to-date with the latest immigration news and announcements. We aim to report on the majority of these changes via our blogs. We also often post overviews of the various immigration routes and discuss requirements within the different visa categories.
So what have we been talking about recently?
How to obtain British citizenship for a child born abroad
Posted 24 May 2021.
We are frequently asked whether children born outside the UK are eligible for British citizenship. The answer to this often lies with the child’s parents, and their status or citizenship at the time of the child’s birth. In this blog we explore this complex area of law and discuss some of the ways that children born outside the UK may qualify for British citizenship.
What happens to your family’s immigration status when you switch jobs in the UK as a Tier 2 /Skilled Worker migrant?
Posted 25 May 2021.
Changing jobs is often stressful and may involve a number of factors which need to be considered carefully. If you are working in the UK as a Tier 2/Skilled Worker migrant, you may have the added worry of what will happen to your family if you change jobs in the UK.
We discuss what happens to your visa, when you should make the Change of Employment application and what action your dependants may need to take when you change jobs.
Hong Kong British National (Overseas) status holders: You can still enter the UK with “Leave Outside the Rules” until 21 June 2021 – Deadline Extended
Posted 25 May 2021.
The BNO visa route is for British Nationals Overseas (“BNO”) status holders (and immediate family members) who are ordinarily resident in Hong Kong or the UK. This new route opened for applications on 31 January 2021.
On 13 May 2021, the Home Office guidance was updated to reflect an extension to the deadline for entering the UK with ‘Leave Outside the Rules’ under this category until 21 June 2021.
Warning – do not lie on your visa application form
Posted 26 May 2021.
It is imperative when making applications to the Home Office that all information provided is accurate and true. False information should never be provided as this can lead not only to your application being refused, but also to a potential ban from entering the UK for up to 10 years.
We explore here some of the ramifications of submitting false information to the Home Office and the importance of obtaining reputable immigration advice.
Gherson has extensive experience in all aspects of UK immigration law. If you have any queries relating to the blogs published, or are interested in talking to us about your specific circumstances, please do not hesitate to contact us for further advice. Alternatively, follow us on Twitter to stay up-to-date.
The information in these blogs is for general information purposes only and does not purport to be comprehensive or to provide legal advice. Whilst every effort is made to ensure the information and law is current as of the date of publication it should be stressed that, due to the passage of time, this does not necessarily reflect the present legal position. Gherson accepts no responsibility for loss which may arise from accessing or reliance on information contained in these blogs. For formal advice on the current law please don’t hesitate to contact Gherson. Legal advice is only provided pursuant to a written agreement, identified as such, and signed by the client and by or on behalf of Gherson.
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