This is the second of a series of blogs which will cover all of the recent updates made to Immigration Law. Written by our director and experienced barrister, Ghulam Mustafa, these blogs cover the changes made and what impact they will have. Electronic Travel Authorisation Scheme (ETA) As part of the Government’s commitment to enhancedContinue reading “Immigration Law: Recent Changes”
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Immigration Law: Recent Changes
This is the first of a series of blogs which will cover all of the recent updates made to Immigration Law. Written by our director and experienced barrister, Ghulam Mustafa, these blogs cover the changes made and what impact they will have. On 9th March the Government published a statement of changes to the ImmigrationContinue reading “Immigration Law: Recent Changes”
New Sponsor Duties For Reporting Hybrid Working
Following the Covid-19 outbreak, hybrid and remote working have increasingly become the norm in the UK. As a result, the Home Office has revised Part 3 of the Sponsor Guidance to require sponsors of foreign employees to disclose the locations of their sponsored workers’ typical working hours. Following the Covid-19 outbreak, hybrid and remote workingContinue reading “New Sponsor Duties For Reporting Hybrid Working”
Genuine Vacancy and Its Misconception
In the context of UK immigration law, a “genuine vacancy” refers to a job opening that is real, and for which there is a legitimate need for an employee. This term is defined in the Home Office Sponsor License guidance, which sets out the requirements for employers who wish to sponsor skilled workers from outsideContinue reading “Genuine Vacancy and Its Misconception”
Significance of Sponsorship Compliance Duties and Its Risks
As a sponsored licence holder in the UK, it is important to understand the risks of failing to comply with sponsorship duties. These duties are put in place to ensure that sponsored workers are treated fairly and that the UK’s immigration laws are not abused. Failure to comply with these rules and regulations can resultContinue reading “Significance of Sponsorship Compliance Duties and Its Risks”
Pushing Refugees Into Danger and Illegality
The Illegal Migration Bill depicts irresponsible refugees who appear to take great pleasure in sneaking into the UK in perilous little boats. Its stated goal is to stop refugees from using these risky and unlawful methods to enter the UK. However, the plot is not as simple as it seems. The Bill actually attempts toContinue reading “Pushing Refugees Into Danger and Illegality”
High Court Dismisses Afghan Families’ Appeal
The High Court has rejected a challenge to the Secretary of State’s decision to shift a group of Afghan family rescued from the Taliban in 2021 from one temporary hotel to another temporary hotel. R(HZ) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2023] EWHC 660 (Admin) left open the prospect that Afghan families whoContinue reading “High Court Dismisses Afghan Families’ Appeal”
Challenges With Hotel Accommodations: A High Bar?
A case challenging the broken and disorganised accommodation system of the Home Office was dismissed by the High Court. MQ, R (On the Application Of) v. Secretary of State for the Home Department [2023] EWHC 205 (Admin) is the name of the case. In anticipation of their “dispersal” to a self-contained flat, the claimant andContinue reading “Challenges With Hotel Accommodations: A High Bar?”
Questions About Completing The New Asylum Forms
Refugee Action has made resources available to help those who have received one of the new asylum questionnaires as part of the Home Office’s simplified procedure. What to do with the questionnaire, how to fill it out, what to watch out for when asking a friend for assistance filling out the questionnaire, and how toContinue reading “Questions About Completing The New Asylum Forms”
How will the Illegal Migration Bill be received?
We don’t know, is the succinct response. However it is possible to hazard some educated assumptions. Evidence On How Refugees Make Decisions There is little research on how refugees make decisions. It is difficult to ascertain the motivations of such a diverse set of people from such a diverse variety of areas, nations, and backgrounds.Continue reading “How will the Illegal Migration Bill be received?”