In matters involving children, the guiding principle is “best interest of children under section 55” in immigration cases. Section 55 of the Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Act 2009 In general, the ‘best interests’ covers all aspects of the wellbeing of children. The governmentguidance (‘Every Child Matters’*) states that the duty to safeguard and promote the…
The Adult Dependent Relative route is for a person aged 18 or over who is sponsored by a relative in the UK (who must be a British Citizen, settled in the UK, have protection status or be a specified EEA national who has permission under Appendix EU) and where the sponsor is able to maintain,…
The Secretary of State’s policy prohibiting migrants from receiving mainstream welfare benefits was found to be illegal by the High Court once more on February 15, 2023. Two judicial review cases were filed on behalf of destitute claimants with disabilities who were the target of the policy, also known as the no recourse to public…
This blog will explain whatever you need to know about Afghanistan resettlement and immigration policy. This will explain Afghan relocations and assistance policy, integration support and other cohorts of Afghan nationals and their family members. Introduction of Afghanistan resettlement policy Operation Warm Welcome On 31 August, the Government announced ‘Operation Warm Welcome’ to ensure that all those…
This blog will explain current Visa decision waiting times outside the UK 2023. We can challenge UK visa delay. You are advised not to book any travel before you apply or before a decision is made on your application. When your application’s waiting time starts and ends Once you’ve submitted your application online, the waiting…
This blog contains information on visa decision waiting times for applications outside and inside the UK in 2023. The UK visa processing and decision waiting time depends on individual’s circumstances. Visa applicants are advised to read Home Office guidance on the current processing timescales for their specific type of application. UK visa processing times UK…
For visa or citizenship applications, you may need to prove your knowledge of English by passing a secure English language test (SELT). Applications that require an English language test There are 2 types of tests as different immigration routes require different levels of English language ability. The test you will need to take depends on…
Guidance on support available to Ukrainian nationals and their family members. You must not travel to the UK before you have a visa or a letter from the Home Office giving you permission to enter. If you have family in the UK The Ukraine Family Scheme enables you to come to the UK or to…
People travelling to the UK without a visa will soon need to get an ETA. An Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) is a new requirement for people who do not need a visa to come to the UK. It gives you permission to travel to the UK, and it is electronically linked to your passport. You’ll…
The Home Secretary hailed the strengthening of the partnership with Rwanda as both countries vow to step up efforts in dealing with global migration challenges. Under the innovative Migration and Economic Development Partnership, people who make dangerous, unnecessary and illegal journeys to the UK, such as by small boat, will be relocated to Rwanda, where…
