EU vows to help nationals ‘outside the mainstream’ stay in UK. Bloc’s first UK ambassador says right to remain for many vulnerable Europeans must be protected. From The Guardian. * Maintaining free movement in Scotland for EU citizens would not… Read More
LEGAL MINUTE: news about the new immigration system
When Dr Nazia Hussein spent six months researching class and gender identity in Bangladesh for her PhD at Warwick University in 2009, she had no idea that, a decade later, the Home Office would use this to refuse her application… Read More
LEGAL MINUTE: new immigration system in the UK
The government set out the details of the UK’s points-based immigration system. These new arrangements will take effect from 1 January 2021, once freedom of movement with the EU has ended. From LondonHelp4u. * Low-skilled workers would not get visas… Read More
New immigration system: what you need to know
The UK is introducing a points-based immigration system from 2021. Visa application process New immigration routes will open from autumn 2020 for applications to work, live and study in the UK from 1 January 2021. Skilled workers The points-based system… Read More
LEGAL MINUTE: the news about immigration and Brexit
A 101-year-old Italian man who has been in London since 1966 was asked to get his parents to confirm his identity by the Home Office after he applied to stay in the country post-Brexit. From The Guardian. * MIGRATION NATION… Read More
LEGAL MINUTE: the news of the first week after Brexit
Indeed, for the first time in my life, I have become an immigrant without the security blanket of our place in the EU – and I feel so. From Independent. * These immigrants and their children are inevitably conflicted, post-Brexit.… Read More
How will EU citizens’ rights be protected after exit day?
The EU (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill gives effect to the Withdrawal Agreement in domestic law. This will ensure that individuals can rely directly on these rights in the UK courts, and will implement the rights to equal treatment and non-discrimination for… Read More
LEGAL MINUTE: UK’s last week in the EU
Members of the European Parliament have overwhelmingly backed the terms of the UK’s departure from the EU. MEPs ratified the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement by 621 votes to 49 following an emotional debate in Brussels. From BBC. * Confused by the… Read More
LEGAL MINUTE: Brexit next week and immigration news
The prime minister’s Withdrawal Agreement Act was signed off by the Queen on Thursday after completing its journey through parliament. From Sky News * Low-skilled migrants are likely to be banned from moving to Britain at the end of this… Read More
LEGAL MINUTE: Brexit, royalty crisis and immigration
Many EU workers appear to be holding back from submitting applications because they wrongly believe they will be rejected because they earn less than £30,000. From Independent. * Meghan Markle’s decision to move to Canada could affect her application to… Read More