The UK Government has now unveiled the plans for the future immigration system that will be put in place from January 2021. The changes are mainly in respect of putting in place a new points-based system which, as announced, will include the EU nationals as well. It has to be pointed out that the information […]
The story of Edinburgh father, Jodie Smith, makes for harrowing reading. Mr Smith met Thai national Jintra Jummaimuang while he was travelling in Thailand in 2006. After she became pregnant four months later, they both decided to move back to Britain, where their son, Joleon, was born as a UK national. The couple later married […]
Some have argued that the UK Immigration Rules has created a clear path to settlement under each visa category. For example, a visa granted under the Points Based System provides a five year route to settlement which thereafter allows the migrant to apply for naturalisation as a British citizen once he/she has held Indefinite Leave […]
Employers must obtain a sponsor licence in order to employ non-EEA nationals in the UK. The process for obtaining a sponsor licence is a lengthy process which requires the employer to satisfy a set of stringent requirements. Employers who are granted a sponsor licence have a great deal of responsibility, not only toward the sponsored […]
Having to deal with residency arrangements during divorce proceedings can be a very difficult time. The Family Court has always encouraged parents to reach an agreement without assistance from the court. However, in circumstances in which parents are unable to agree on where their child should live, the court can be asked to decide on […]
Recently, information about skilled workers being refused visas, businesses and NHS struggling to get the skills they need, abounds in the media. Businesses, especially the IT and technology sector that rely heavily on the overseas talent, have been beating the alarm for a while now. Things are becoming even more concerning, with evidence piling up […]
A story of re-birth and innovation There is a saying that goes – behind every great man, is a great woman. Perhaps true once, times have changed and this saying now sounds hollow. However, no amount of change takes away from the truth of a variation of the same – behind every great business, there […]
Starting from 6 June 2018, we will be offering fortnightly free legal sessions for the members of the Community Hub.This will allow the associated members of public to speak to our expert solicitors in relation to their legal matters and have their matter assessed free of cost. They will also be offered initial legal advice, […]
The rights of grandparents to enforce contact with their grandchildren are extremely limited. Grandparents do not have an automatic legal right to enforce contact with their grandchildren. What does the law currently say about the rights of grandparents? It is usually always better to try and resolve such a dispute by way of an informal […]
The Home Office has the ability to grant individuals in the UK with Discretionary Leave to Remain. Discretionary Leave to Remain is granted outside of the UK Immigration Rules under compassionate and compelling circumstances as well as in junction with the right to private and family life protected under Article 8 of the European Convention […]
