As immigration barristers we frequently help clients who seek leave to remain in the UK based on a parental relationship…
Immigration appeals: a quick overview
Prior to the changes made by the Immigration Act 2014, immigration applicants could appeal any “immigration decision”…
New Points-Based Immigration System – An Overview
New UK points-based immigration system: 31 December 2020 marked the end of free movement between the UK and the European Union…
Meaning of “Foreign Criminal” in Deportation & Hospital Orders
In MZ (Hospital order: whether a ‘foreign criminal’) Pakistan [2020] UKUT 00225(IAC), the Upper Tribunal (Immigration and…
EEA national children: qualifying status?
In MM (section 117B(6) – EU citizen child) Iran [2020] UKUT 00224 (IAC), the Upper Tribunal (Immigration…
How to approach an immigration appeal – part 1
Before commencing work as an Immigration Barrister, I worked for the Home Office as a Presenting…
Meaning of Dependency for Extended Family Members under the 2006 EEA Regulations
In Chowdhury (Extended family members: dependency) [2020] UKUT 00188 (IAC), the Upper Tribunal (Immigration and…
Disclosure of Home Office interviewers’ notes
In Nimo (appeals: duty of disclosure) [2020] UKUT 88 (IAC), the Upper Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum…
Meaning of a partner in deportation proceedings
In Buci (Part 5A: “partner”) [2020] UKUT 00087 (IAC), the Upper Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) provided…
The Home Office’s duty of disclosure in Tribunal appeals
In BH (policies/information: SoS’s duties) Iraq [2020] UKUT 00189 (IAC), the Upper Tribunal…
Sponsoring Adult Dependent Relatives
Our Immigration Barristers are often approached by clients wanting to make a UK visa…
Home Office Interviews: A Right to Audio Recording?
Immigration interviews happen in several different contexts. Interviews may be necessary…