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What is 3C Leave?

What is 3C Leave? #3cleave #section3c #immigrationact #ukimmigration #immigrationappeals #ukimmigrationadvice #ukvisalawyers #immigrationexperts

Section 3c leave is an extension of leave under the Immigration Act 1971. 3c leave is a highly complex area of immigration law and migrants should contact an immigration solicitor, such as one of our specialists, if they have any queries regarding section 3c leave. Please contact our immigration team in order to arrange a consultation to discuss 3c leave with one of our solicitors in more detail…

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Success Story: Limited Leave to Remain granted through 20 Year Long Residence

Success Story: Limited Leave to Remain granted through 20 Year Long Residence #success #ukvisa #ukimmigration #20yearlongresidence #ilr #limitedleavetoremain #ukimmigrationadvice #article8 #privatelife #ukvisalawyer

Last week we received the exciting news that our client (“the Applicant”) had been granted limited leave to remain on the basis of his 20 Year Long Residence and Private Life in the UK. 20 Year Long Residence applications are not straightforward and are considered in accordance with paragraph 276ADE of the Immigration Rules. Our immigration solicitors in London specialise in complex immigration…

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COVID-19 Update for Judicial Review Applications to the Upper Tribunal Immigration and Asylum Chamber

COVID-19 Update for Judicial Review Applications to the Upper Tribunal Immigration and Asylum Chamber #JudicialReview #JR #JudicialReviewApplication #Immigration #HomeOffice #UKVisas #UKVI #UpperTribunal #Appeals #ImmigrationAppeals #UKImmigationExperts #UKVisaLawyer

The Courts and Tribunals Judiciary UK has updated advice and procedures for Judicial Review applications to the Upper Tribunal Immigration and Asylum Chamber in light of the ongoing global COVID-19 pandemic. The Judicial Reviewprocess can be costly and time-consuming and is not something that should be taken lightly. Therefore, having your immigration case reviewed by our Immigration Solicitors…

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Business Visa Routes for Academic and Talented Migrants

Business Visa Routes for Academic and Talented Migrants #BusinessVisaRoutes #UKBusinessVisa #PointsBasedSystem #Tier2 #Tier1 #ExceptionalTalent #Academics #PhD #UKVisas #UKImmigration #UKVisaLawyer

The next few months could see a change in immigration policy for academics, researchers and scientists from outside the EEA. Proposals from the Migration Advisory Committee(“MAC”) could lead to a number of exemptions and amendments to the Tier2 visa route for PhD level roles in order to make it easier for the “brightest and best” talents to come to the UK. There are also other business visa…

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Section 3C Leave Case Study: Palla v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2019]

Section 3C Leave Case Study: Palla v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2019] #3cleave #section3c #immigrationact #judicialreview #courtofappeal #immigrationappeals #casestudy #ukimmigration #leavetoremain #ukappealexpert #ukvisalawyer

The recent Court of Appeal case of Palla v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2019] EWCA Civ 264 (“Palla”) heard on 20 February  2019 confirms the position and definition of the extension of leave under Section 3C of the Immigration Act 1971 (“Section 3C Leave”). For further advice and guidance on Section 3C Leave, please contact our specialist immigration team to arrange a consultation.

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Urgent calls for the Tier 2 Shortage Occupation List to be expanded

Urgent calls for the Shortage Occupation List to be expanded #shortageoccupation #appendixk #immigrationrules #Tier2 #workvisa #workpermit #skilledjobs #ukvisalawyer #ukimmigration #pointsbasedsystem

Following the Migration Advisory Committee’s (“MAC”) recent review of the Tier 2 Shortage Occupation List, it has recommended that the UK needs to add more occupations under Appendix K of the Immigration Rules, such as vets, web designers and architects. The purpose of this would be to fill the gapsin the UK labour market. Our Business Immigration Team specialises in preparing successful…

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How to overcome the accusation of a Sham Marriage

How to overcome the accusation that you are in a Sham Marriage #ShamMarriage #UKImmigration #UKVisa #ImmigrationRules #SpouseVisa #Greencard #UKVisaLawyer

One of the main considerations for the Home Office when deciding a spouse visa application is whether or not the relationship and marriage are genuine and subsisting. If the Home Office suspects that the Applicant and Sponsor are in a sham marriage for the purpose of the applicant getting a UK visa, then there can be serious consequences for both parties; beyond the application being refused. It…

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Applying for a Tier 4 Sponsorship Licence in the UK

Applying for a Tier 4 Sponsor Licence in the UK #Tier4SponsorshipLicence #Tier4 #SponsorLicence #PointsBasedSystem #UKVisas #BuisnessImmigration #UKImmigrationExpert #UKVisaLawyer

The UK is one of the most attractive destinations for overseas students. In order for an academic institution to enrol students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA), they will need to hold a valid Tier 4 Sponsorship Licence and will appear on the government’s official register of licenced sponsors. It can be overwhelming ensuring that all of the Home Office requirements are correctly met…

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Top Tips for applying for a Multiple Entry Visit Visa to the UK

Top Tips for applying for a Multiple Entry Visit Visa to the UK #MultipleEntryVisitVisa #VisitVisa #UKVisas #UKImmigration #UKVisaLawyer #ImmigrationRules

You can apply for a multiple entry visit visa to enable you to frequently enter the UK on a long-term basis. Many non-visa nationals who need to regularly come to the UK are especially advised to apply for a multiple entry visit visa, in order to avoid any issues they may encounter at the border. LEXVISA Immigration Team has a vast amount of experience in preparing multiple entry visit visa…

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Life after Brexit for Tier 2 (General) Workers

Life after Brexit for Tier 2 (General) Workers #Brexit #BrexitBritain #Tier2 #Tier2Workers #UKWorkVisa #WorkPermit #EUWorkers #UKImmigration #UKVisaLawyer

With Brexit on the horizon, highly skilled workers may no longer see the United Kingdom as an attractive destination to come and work, especially those from the EU. Currently, EU nationals are allowed to work in the UK the same way British nationals and other settled workers are, without having to apply for a work visa beforehand as working is one of the ways to exercise EU Treaty Rights.…

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Satisfying the Financial Requirement under Appendix FM of the Immigration Rules

Satisfying the Financial Requirement under Appendix FM of the Immigration Rules #FinancialRequirements #AppendixFM #SpouseVisa #FamilyMember #UKVisas #UKImmigration #UKVisaLawyer

Since Theresa May’s overhaul of the UK’s immigration rules when she became Home Secretary in 2012, it has become much harder for non-EEA family members to come to or remain in the UK to join their British or settled Sponsor. Appendix FM of the Immigration Rules sets out stringent criteria which Applicants must satisfy and provide abundant documentary evidence in order to demonstrate the same. The…

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LEXVISA Weekly Immigration Update 24 November 2017

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Our team of expert solicitors recently received some wonderful news that one of our returning clients (“the Applicant”) had been granted British Citizenship. This week we also explained that although the Tier 1 Investor Visa and Tier 1 Entrepreneur Visa options are attractive options for high net worth individuals, it is important to understand the distinction between a Tier 1 Investor Visa and a…