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UK: Immigration Policy Under Review as Figures Hit Record High

November 26, 2015

With annual net migration to the United Kingdom reaching a record high of 336,000, the UK Government are taking steps to further strengthen immigration policy with a view to reducing migration figures by 2020. In a recent report by the…

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UKVI awards new contracts to manage visa related administration

February 4, 2014

The UKVI (United Kingdom Visas & Immigration) has confirmed it has awarded contracts to VFS Global and Teleperformance Ltd due to commence on 1st April 2014. The companies manage visa related administration, acting as a point of contact and document…

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Changes?

January 31, 2012

Last week in Strasbourg the United Kingdom's Prime Minister, David Cameron, delivered an important speech in which he called for reform of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR). The UK currently holds the six-month presidency of the Council of...

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The UK, The EU and Your Settlement Rights

January 25, 2012

We handle a large number of Indefinite Leave to Remain, or settlement, applications for clients who have spent 5 years legally in the United Kingdom and want to live and work here with no restrictions. A grant of ILR means...

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How EU Law can help Turkish Nationals seeking Employment in the UK

January 12, 2012

Turkey is not a member of the European Union and consequently its nationals do not enjoy the same right to work in the United Kingdom as migrants from countries within the EEA. However, in 1963 Turkey and the Member States…

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Appeal Fees: A Necessary Measure or Unnecessarily Unfair?

December 14, 2011

This week, we reported that the United Kingdom's Ministry of Justice are introducing appeal fee charges for some asylum and immigration appeals from 19 December 2011. We are still awaiting full guidance from the Ministry concerning the new charges, including...

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PERU – Suspension of Visa Exemption for Mexican Ordinary Passport Holders

April 11, 2024

Peru is suspending visa the exemption for Mexican ordinary passport holders for tourist and business visits.

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GERMANY – 2024 UEFA European Championship: Visa Impacts and Considerations

February 16, 2024

Travelers to Germany should be aware that visa processing delays are likely to take place in advance of the tournament.

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Navigating New Horizons in Global Immigration: Emerging Trends 2024

January 30, 2024

2024 stands as a pivotal moment for transformation and technological advancements in the global mobility and immigration landscape.

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Understanding Australian Culture and Society

December 15, 2023

If you're relocating to Australia for a career move, it's important to do your research ahead of time to gain some understanding of Australian culture and customs.

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