Understandably many people who come to the UK as students or temporary workers form relationships here and may want to marry or form a civil partnership. We look at how they might be able to switch to Continue Reading
When your employment ends early – a guide for Tier 2 visa holders
Sometimes, unfortunately, a job will end before the period of Tier 2 sponsorship, possibly through dismissal or redundancy. If you are a Tier 2 visa holder your right to stay in the UK will Continue Reading
Right to work checks – what every employer needs to know
All employers have a duty to prevent illegal working even if they do not sponsor migrant workers. In the last three months of 2016 alone, employers in Yorkshire and Humberside were issued with civil Continue Reading
What next for UK family immigration?
Now the main parties have set out immigration plans, it is clear the election result will impact on many people who wish to live with their family in the UK. At the same time, legal challenges to Continue Reading
Permanent Residency – updated Home Office guidance for EEA(PR) application form
The Home Office recently produced updated guidance to their application form for proof of Permanent Residence although the much criticized, 85 page form EEA (PR) has remained unchanged. Here is a Continue Reading
British Citizenship – the rights of children born in the UK
Children born in the UK may automatically be British citizens or may be able to register for this status. In some cases, urgent action may be needed to ensure the chance to gain British citizenship Continue Reading