It has been a little more than four years since the United Kingdom voted to opt out of the EU in a referendum. Soon after, Mrs. Theresa May ruled out a second referendum, which eventually led her to resign from her post as Prime Minister. Since then, major changes and reforms have been promised by
The pandemic has affected everything that shines under the sun—and immigration is no exception. The UK government has released guidelines for both visa applicants and temporary residents, and it’s important for you to know what you’re in for.
Judicial review refers to the way of challenging public authority decisions made by the court. A specialised form of a legal proceeding, it allows these decisions to be countered on different grounds. These include irrationality, illegality, and unfairness on the part of the court. In doing so, judicial reviews also challenge the way authorities and
The definition of “domestic abuse” has officially expanded to include non-physical and emotional abuse in the UK legal system. The new Domestic Abuse Bill aims to cover some of the loopholes found in older domestic abuse bills which allowed abusers to get away with emotional and economic abuse.
The landscape of UK immigration laws is changing constantly; rules that applied to certain types of visas a few months ago might not be valid today. For people who are looking to move to the UK, it’s important to stay updated to make an informed decision.
Truth be told, you can never be 100 percent sure that you’ll get your visit visa approved the first time around. You could be as prepared as the best of them. Yet, due to ever-changing rules, you can never be sure what the Home Office might require of you.
If you’re applying for the Tier 2 visa, there are some things you might want to know. First, it’s a coveted opportunity, since applying for a Tier 2 visa means that a company in the UK primarily wants your services for their organization. So that’s a compliment in itself.
Are you looking to visit the UK for a period of time? Maybe you’re coming by for work. Maybe you’re pursuing a course of study. Perhaps you’re looking to move to the country with your family. In any case, immigration processes are something you’ll need to navigate.
Asylum is sought when you have to leave your home country or place of birth due to circumstances that put you or your family at risk. This could include war, famine or death threats due to racial, religious or political reasons, among others.
