Covid-19 - Update

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New Application Forms For Further Leave to Remain (FLR)

New Application Forms For Further Leave to Remain (FLR)

The Further Leave to Remain FLR(O) application form has been withdrawn and has been replaced with two new forms, FLR(HRO) and FLR(IR), with effect from 1st December 2016. The FLR(HRO) form is a paper form to be used for applications for human rights claims, leave...

Amendments to Section 94B; Power to Deport

Amendments to Section 94B; Power to Deport

Amendments have been made to Section 94B of the 2002 Act which came into effect 1st December 2016. The Immigration Act 2016 extended section 94B to apply to all refusals of human rights claims, not just deportation appeals. This means that the Secretary of State has...

Changes to the Surinder Singh Route

Changes to the Surinder Singh Route

New Immigration (EEA) Regulations 2016 were laid before parliament on 3rd November 2016. One of the major changes included the Surinder Singh route, which came into effect on 25th November 2016. The Surinder Singh route is the route for applying for an EEA family...

Immigration and Asylum Appeal Fees Reversed

Immigration and Asylum Appeal Fees Reversed

Earlier this year, the government announced their intention to increase the Tribunal fees for immigration and asylum cases. The fees came into force 10th October 2016. The government have since reviewed the fees and decided to reverse the 500% increase. From 25th...

Tier 2 & 5 Priority Service Change of Circumstances

Tier 2 & 5 Priority Service Change of Circumstances

From 7th November 2016, a new Priority Change of Circumstances Service was introduced for Tier 2 and 5 sponsors. This new service means that A-rated Tier 2 and Tier 5 sponsors are given the option of paying a fee of £200 for a faster consideration (within 5 working...

Changes to the Immigration Rules

Changes to the Immigration Rules

Earlier this year, the government announced that changes would be made to the Immigration Rules, following a review undertaken by the independent Migration Advisory Committee (MAC). On 3rd November 2016, the government confirmed these changes, the majority of which...

Family and private life applications now online

Family and private life applications now online

The family and private life applications are now available online as an alternative to the paper forms. You can use the form if you are looking to apply to remain in the UK as the family member or partner (for example, spouse) of a: British citizen Person settled in...

Immigration and Asylum Appeal Fees Reversed

UK Immigration and Tribunal Fees Greatly Increased

The government recently published its response to the consultation on proposals to reform the fees charged in the Immigration and Asylum Chamber of the First-tier Tribunal and Upper Tribunal. The response, announced 15th September 2016, confirmed the government’s...