1. Why is British citizenship important? Becoming a British citizen is a life-changing milestone for many people
Parents of British & “seven years” children: visas & contact orders
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”…
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…
How to approach an immigration appeal – part 1
Before commencing work as an Immigration Barrister, I worked for the Home Office as a Presenting…
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…
Spouse Visas for Overstayers
If you are a foreign national married to a spouse who is either British or has Indefinite…
Immigration Judicial Review Procedure Overview
Judicial review is a legal challenge against a decision of a public body. It can be used…