Non-EEA nationals usually remain subject to the national immigration rules of each EEA member state. However, the rules and principles of EU law can sometimes interfere with the national laws. The pri...
Changes to Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) Rules
On 26 February the Home Office announced a Statement of Changes in the Immigration Rules, including to the Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) rules. The majority of the rules come into effect on 6 April 2015. The ...
Changes to Tier 1 (Investor) Rules
On 26 February the Home Office announced a Statement of Changes in the Immigration Rules, including to the Tier 1 (Investor) rules. The majority of the rules come into effect on 6 April 2015. The main...
Changes to Visitor Rules
On 26 February the Home Office announced a Statement of Changes in the Immigration Rules, including a consolidation of the visitor categories. The majority of the rules come into effect on 6 April 201...
New expedited entry programme
The Government has recently announced an expedited entry programme for nationals of Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand and the USA who regularly fly in to Heathrow or Gatwick airports. The plan is ...
New right to claim British Nationality
The Immigration Act 2014 has made a new provision (which should come into force in 2015) for individuals who were born between 1 January 1983 and 1 July 2006 (the “relevant period”) who would have...
Exit checks on departure
In our latest blog we shared information on the recent immigration raids by the Home Office. Currently, the Government is working on implementation of exit checks on departure. Immigration is certainl...
Home Office raids and right to work checks
Home office enforcement teams remain very active in identifying businesses suspected of employing illegal workers. On 16 October 2014 the Home Office Immigration Enforcement Team raided Mughal Dynasty...
New Changes to the Tier 2 Policy Guidance for all Tier 2 Sponsors
New changes to the Tier 2 Policy Guidance were issued on 6 November 2014. All Tier 2 sponsors must ensure that they are aware of these changes and comply with the guidance at all times. Who is the Tie...
Changes to the Tier 1 Investor Visa
The Tier 1 Investor Visa route was established for individuals prepared to make a substantial investment of at least £1 million in the UK. The UK Government has announced changes which will come into...
