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MD and Others (‘joining’, Appendix EU Family Permit) [2024] UKUT 64 (IAC) (26 January 2024) Three siblings (the appellants), born to Mr. Dah and Ms. Felicia Pokuaa, applied for entry into the UK under Appendix EU (Family Permit) as family members of an EEA citizen. Their father, Mr. Dah, had moved to the UK while …
Tousi v Gaydukova [2024] EWCA Civ 203 This case concerned individuals who entered into marriage at the Iranian embassy in Ukraine in 1997, but it was later confirmed that this did not result in a valid marriage. The wife sought a transfer of tenancy following their separation, leading to a dispute over whether the court …
FAMILY NEWS: PARTIES IN A VOID MARRIAGE MAY STILL BE CONSIDERED COHABITANTS – MARCH 2024 Read More »
On 14 March 2024, the government unveiled a new statement of changes to the Immigration Rules. It builds upon previously announced reforms and is guided by the government’s five-point plan aimed at reducing net migration. Changes to the Skilled Worker Route Changes have been made to the Skilled Worker Route, which serves as a vital …
IMMIGRATION RULES – LATEST STATEMENT OF CHANGES – 14 March 2024 Read More »
BRITISH NATIONALITY –REFUSAL OF APPLICATION FOR A BRITISH PASSPORT R (on the application of Roehrig) v Secretary of State for the Home Department The appellant’s, Mr Roehrig’s, appeal to the Civil Division of the Court of Appeal was rejected. This appeal challenged the decision of a judge who had dismissed the appellant’s claim for …
Defined certificate of sponsorship: SMS guide 12 This guide exists for sponsors who wish to apply for a defined certificate of sponsorship (CoS). The sponsor management system (SMS) acts as the UKVI’s online portal for managing your daily tasks and sponsorship duties as an employer supporting workers and temporary worker visa holders. It helps you …
Co Mayo Estates Ltd v Hidden Gem Ltd [2024] EWHC 401 (KB) The claimant, a company registered in Ireland, sold three plots of land (“the plots”) at an online auction hosted by Barnard Marcus Auctions. The winner of the bid was the defendant, a family company registered in England and Wales. Following the auction, …
AUCTION PURCHASE AND CONSEQUENCES OF SUCCESSFUL BIDDING – NEWS FEB 2024 Read More »
On the 19th of February 2024 a new statement of changes was published. This prevents care workers, home carers, and senior care workers from bringing any dependants (partners and/or children) to the UK. A new requirement has been set out where a sponsor must engage in regulated activity and be registered with the Care Quality …
LATEST IMMIGRATION STATEMENT OF CHANGES – 19 February 2024 Read More »
On 4 December 2023 the Home Secretary, James Cleverly, proposed a ‘five-point plan’ in order to reduce immigration, and the home office made adjustments to this. These changes had not been implemented at the time they were written; however, on 30 January 2024, a statement by the immigration minister, Tom Pursglove, outlined the dates on …
In October 2023, the government announced that the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) fee would be increasing. The Immigration (Health Charge) (Amendment) Order 2024 was then passed into legislation on 16 January 2024. There will be a 66% increase in the fee, which will be in effect for all applications made on or after 6 February …
IMMIGRATION HEALTH CHARGE FEE TO INCREASE FROM 6 FEBRUARY 2024 Read More »
The Home Secretary, James Cleverly, has unveiled a package of measures aimed at reducing migration to the UK and has said: “It is clear that net migration remains far too high. By leaving the European Union we gained control over who can come to the UK, but far more must be done to bring …
Government announces new plan to reduce net migration – 4 Dec 2023 Read More »
