Government to “redesign” controversial visa algorithm. The tool exacerbated the racism inherent in using nationality as an indicator of risk. From Free Movement * Number of UK citizens emigrating to EU has risen by 30% since Brexit vote. Crisis has… Read More
LEGAL MINUTE: COVID and the end of visa extensions
Now travel restrictions are lifting globally you will no longer be able to extend your visa automatically on this basis and you are expected to take all reasonable steps to leave the UK where it is possible to do so… Read More
LEGAL MINUTE: the news about immigration
First virtual citizenship ceremony: As a result of coronavirus restrictions, group citizenship ceremonies have been suspended. However, citizenship ceremonies will now be allowed to take place via video conferencing. The move will allow applicants to complete their unique citizenship journey… Read More
UK Visa Application Centres in Brazil re-opening
From 27 July UK Visas and Immigration is beginning a phased resumption of services and our Visa Application Centres in Rio De Janeiro and Sao Paulo will be open from the same date. Customers who were unable to attend an… Read More
Additional information about the new immigration system
The government released more details about the UK points-based system On 13 July 2020, the government set out further details on the UK’s points-based system. These new arrangements will take effect from 1 January 2021, once freedom of movement with… Read More
LEGAL MINUTE: new immigration rules
On 13 July 2020, the government set out further details on the UK’s points-based system. These new arrangements will take effect from 1 January 2021, once freedom of movement with the European Union (EU) has ended. From Gov.UK * Care… Read More
LEGAL MINUTE: immigration, Brexit and Covid 19
Of the over three million grants of status made by March 2020, 412,820 were for children. From Free Movement * ‘I’m hiding all the time’: The undocumented migrants left terrified during lockdown. From Independent * Help should be available to… Read More
LEGAL MINUTE: the latest news about Brexit
It’s been a quiet few months, but behind closed doors (and on zoom) Brexit hasn’t gone away. Talks between the EU and the UK have continued through the pandemic, and are about to get a lot busier this summer. From… Read More
Domestic violence and immigration
Seek help and share this information with those who need it! In this challenging moment, with so many restrictions imposed and few possibilities to leave home, unfortunately, the number of cases with people exposed to domestic violence is growing. According… Read More
LEGAL MINUTE: UK immigration news
Some 70 per cent of Britons believed the crisis demonstrated the importance of immigration to running essential services. From iNews * Immigration rules that have left 1 million migrant workers in the UK at risk of destitution because they cannot… Read More