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Asylum accommodation requests: caseworker guidance 9 October 2023 The Immigration staff guidance on requests from asylum seekers asking to be accommodated in London or a particular part of the UK has been updated so that policy is clarified. Exemptions for visa applications: caseworker guidance 10 October 2023 The list of exempt organisations …
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Asylum decision making guidance (asylum instructions) 2 October 2023 New guidance has been added on asylum decision making prioritisation. The purpose of this guidance is to help caseworkers better understand the prioritisation of initial asylum decision making within Asylum and Human Rights Operations. Form B(OTA): guidance 4 October 2023 Guidance to register …
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R v GINAR (2023) EWCA Crim 1121 (ATTEMPTING TO ARRIVE IN UK WITHOUT VALID ENTRY CLEARANCE) The case of R v Ginar is one of the first cases in which someone has been convicted of a criminal offence due to an immigration breach, following the recent changes in the law. In this case, the defendant …
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New visa fees have been introduced by the Home Office which have come into effect since yesterday, 4 October 2023. For further information, or if you would like to find out if this has an impact on you, please follow this link to the Home Office page. If you have any queries or require support …
CUSSINEL & CUSSINEL v GUERIN & others UTLC [2023] UKUT 235 (LC) (rent repayment orders) This case involves an appeal regarding rent repayment orders under Chapter 4 pt. 2 of the Housing and Planning Act 2016. The Upper Tribunal allowed the appeal of the appellant landlords (Cussinel & Cussinel) against the decision of the First-tier …
The following are a few of the many recent changes to the immigration rules: ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW RESTRICTIONS The right to Administrative Review for decisions made under the EU settlement scheme, the EUSS family permit and the S2 Healthcare Visitor visa is being removed. This change will apply to all applications made under this scheme on or after 5 October 2023. …
The following are a few of the many recent changes to the immigration rules: SKILLED WORKER There have been changes to the validity requirements for an applicant seeking permission to stay who currently has, or most recently had, permission as a student. (SW 1.5A.) On the date of application, the applicant must meet …
The Building Safety Act 2022, which came into force on 28 April 2022, puts forward reforms to provide additional rights and powers to protect residents and homeowners. In addition to overhauling existing regulations, the act clarifies how residential buildings should be constructed, maintained, and made safe.[1] The following new bodies are created under this act: …
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The Government recently confirmed changes to the UK immigration rules to implement their proposed ‘plan for growth’ measures. These includes new rules to improve and simplify UK work visas and provide UK businesses with access to a more flexible pool of highly skilled workers. The changes are being phased in over the next few months, …
Just under two years ago, on the 25th June 2020, The Divorce Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 received royal assent. These are important changes to the divorce laws, with the relevant sections in relation to ‘no fault divorce rules’ coming into effect on the 6th April 2022. Here are some key points for you: The …
