As the world of UK immigration law is continuously evolving, with new immigration routes, new guidance and new rules being implemented regularly by the Home Office, it is essential to keep up-to-date with the latest immigration news and announcements.
We aim to report on the majority of these changes via our blogs. We also often post overviews of the various immigration routes and discuss requirements within the different visa categories.
So what have we been talking about recently?
Not twice for the same thing – travel protections and removal from EU’s INTERPOL databases in cases of double jeopardy
Posted 11 June 2021
The ne bis in idem or double jeopardy principle, as laid down in Article 50 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, states that “no one shall be liable, be tried or punished again in criminal proceedings for an offence for which he or she has already been finally acquitted or convicted within the Union in accordance with the law”.
Through case study review, we discuss how this principle applies to INTERPOL Red Notices, and what potential limits exists with double jeopardy protections, within and outside of the EU.
Reapplying for Pre-Settled Status and Period of Continuous Residency
Posted 14 June 2021
Contiunous residence in relation to the EU Settlement Scheme and one’s eligibility for Settled Status, revolves around one not accruing absences from the UK of 180 days or more in any 12-month period throughout their continuous five-year period of residence in the UK. This blog examines what it means when a period of continuous residence is broken and when the exception of ‘topping up’ one’s pre-settled status can be relied upon.
What Changes after the EU Settlement Scheme 30 June 2021 Deadline? – Update
Posted 15 June 2021
A short synopsis of the main important points for the EU Settlement Scheme, specifically highlighting that the deadline for submission under this scheme is 30 June 2021, and outlining who exactly this deadline applies to. With this deadline rapidly approaching, any EU national or their family members who have not yet applied for status under the EU Settlement Scheme must make every effort to do so at their earliest opportunity, in observation of the 30 June deadline.
What requirements must I meet to Naturalise as a British citizen, If I’m married to a British citizen?
Posted 17 June 2021
Those with Indefinite Leave to Remain or Settled Status who are married to British nationals can pursue a slightly different route to naturalise as British citizens than those who are not married to British citizens. Generally, the overall period of residence in the UK is shortened to a period of three years, and with this, the overall level of permitted absences during this three-year-period is lowered to 270 days outside of the UK, and 90 days in the 12 months directly prior to application. This blog breaks down these requirements in further detail, as they specifically relate to those who are married to British citizens and wish to pursue an application to naturalise as British themselves.
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The information in these blogs is for general information purposes only and does not purport to be comprehensive or to provide legal advice. Whilst every effort is made to ensure the information and law is current as of the date of publication it should be stressed that, due to the passage of time, this does not necessarily reflect the present legal position. Gherson accepts no responsibility for loss which may arise from accessing or reliance on information contained in these blogs. For formal advice on the current law please don’t hesitate to contact Gherson. Legal advice is only provided pursuant to a written agreement, identified as such, and signed by the client and by or on behalf of Gherson.
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