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No Time Limit (NTL) Biometric Residence Permit (BRP)
NTL is an administrative process by which a person with indefinite leave to enter “ILE” or indefinite leave to remain “ILR” can apply for confirmation of this status on a BRP. A person who has ILE...
Care workers and home carers to be eligible to apply under Skilled worker route from 15 February 2022
The first statement of changes to immigration rules of the year 2022 was published on 24 January 2022, which adds care workers to the Shortage Occupation List, and make the role eligible for the...
What is continuous lawful residence to qualify for indefinite leave to remain under Long Residence
In Afzal v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2021] EWCA Civ 1909, the Court of Appeal considered the meaning of continuous lawful residence under paragraph 276B of Immigration rules and...
What is an “in-time” application for extension of stay in the UK?
In The Secretary of State for the Home Department -v- Ali [2021] EWCA Civ 1357, the Court ruled on the interpretation of “in-time” application within the context of extension applications made in...
Temporary adjusted Right to Work checks due to Covid 19 pandemic to end on 31 August 2021
The COVID-19 adjusted checks end on 31 August 2021. From 1 September, employers are required to carry out face to face right to work checks either via a physical document check or via the Home...
Exceptional assurance extended to beyond 30 September 2021
Exceptional assurance is short-term protection offered to those visiting the UK or with temporary permission to stay in the UK, who are unable to leave due to the Covid 19 restrictions. Exceptional...
Zambrano Cases (Primary Carer of a British Citizen)
The EU Settlement Scheme is the new immigration category aimed at protecting residence rights of EEA nationals in the UK before a specified date, and their family members. 2019 was marked by some...
UK to introduce Electronic Travel Authorisations for non-visa nationals
As part of its New Plan for Immigration, the UK has announced the introduction of Electronic Travel Authorisations (ETAs) for visitors and transit passengers who do not currently need a visa to...
Young Professionals Scheme visa for Indian nationals
UK announces the launch of Young Professionals Scheme Visa, similar to the closed route working holidaymaker visa or current youth mobility scheme which is open to few countries, under the Migration...
New student and child student rules to take effect on 5 October 2020
The existing Tier 4 student route closes on 5 October when the new student and child student rules come into effect. The new rules are intended to simplify the current rules, introduce flexibility...
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