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?
Resettlement of Afghans – Britain calls G7 meeting on Tuesday
Posted: 24 August 2021. Following the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan, the UK Government committed to take up 20,000 Afghans for resettlement in the UK. A week later, it has now pushed world leaders to impose sanctions on the Taliban, should they resort to human rights abuses or hiding insurgents. In this blog, we discuss the ongoing situation.
European Commission proposes widening crypto AML regulations
Posted: 23 August 2021. As cryptocurrencies continue to attract the attention of regulators in the context of money laundering, the EU hints at creating a single AML authority, a single AML rulebook, and broadening the rules regarding crypto AML. In this blog, we discuss the proposed extension of EU AML rules in relation to cryptoassets, and how this would affect the parties to a transaction involving cryptocurrency and relevant service providers.
Can I visit the UK for private medical treatment?
Posted: 24 August 2021. Receiving private medical treatment may be one of the reasons for visiting the UK, and it is important to be aware of certain additional criteria to be met when applying for a visit visa. In this blog, we discuss in detail the factors that should be considered and the evidence required.
What is the position of a parent of a British child facing removal from the UK?
Posted: 25 August 2021. Where a person is facing removal or deportation from the UK, they may be able to challenge such a decision on the basis of having a British child. In this blog, we discuss the mandatory duty by the Home office to consider the best interests of a child, and that fact that the courts regard it as an important public interest consideration when making a ruling.
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