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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 »
This information booklet contains important details about claiming asylum in the United Kingdom and explains what to expect during the asylum process. It is split into 4 sections and begins by stating that ‘The Home Office is responsible for considering asylum claims. Throughout the asylum process you will be treated with respect, dignity and fairness regardless …
INFORMATION BOOKLET: ASYLUM APPLICATION – 13 NOV 2023 Read More »
A digital immigration system is being created by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) to replace the physical version of documents with an online version of your immigration status. This will show the conditions of your leave to enter or remain within the UK. Documents that will be replaced include: biometric residence permits (BRP) biometric residence …
Regulation 2 of the Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (Commencement No. 7 and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2023 mean that for removal decisions from 20 November 2023, removal decisions will be subject to a statutory obligation requiring a minimum of 5 working days’ notice period to provide a person with details of notice of intention to …
Tamper evident bags: caseworker guidance 16 October 2023 The Immigration staff guidance on the procedure for securing seized or detained items in a tamper evident bag (TEB) has been updated. This guidance tells Immigration Enforcement (IE) and suitably trained and accredited criminal investigators within the Home Office about tamper evident bags (TEBs) and when and …
WEEKLY CASEWORKER GUIDANCE UPDATES (16-21 OCTOBER 2023) Read More »
What is the purpose of this guide? This guide was issued by the government on 2nd October 2023, and according to their website it ‘is for people who are looking for a house or flat to rent’. This includes people who rent a house privately through a letting agency or directly from a …
Article 2 of the Immigration (Health Charge) (Amendment) Order 2023 sets out that the annual health surcharge will be increasing from £470 to £776 for applications made by students, their dependants, those under the Appendix Youth Mobility Scheme, and all other applications for leave to enter or remain made by a person under the age …
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Tamper evident bags: caseworker guidance 16 October 2023 The ‘tamper evident bags guidance’ found in the Immigration staff guidance on the procedure for securing seized or detained items in a tamper evident bag (TEB) has been updated. Revoking indefinite leave to remain in the UK: caseworker guidance 18 October 2023 The Immigration staff guidance on …
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The Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme (ACRS) was introduced by the government on 6 January 2022. Its aim is to help those in need of protection come to the UK in a safe and legal manner. Under this scheme, vulnerable individuals who have supported the UK’s efforts in Afghanistan and stood up for values such as …
Appendix children was introduced on 05 October 2023, and acknowledges the importance of promoting the welfare of children in the UK, in accordance with the duty of the Secretary of State’s under section 55 of the Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Act 2009. Appendix Children covers age, independent life, care, relationship, and parental consent requirements. For …
