On 14 May 2020 I got my client’s story into a feature piece in The Guardian. Since 1992, the Home Office had refused to recognise my client as having lawful residence in the UK, so we felt there was little to lose. Just five days later, on 19 May 2020, [...]
Our Head of Immigration, Louis MacWilliam, has been featured in the Yorkshire Post giving his view on what post-Brexit migration rules might look like for the hospitality and care home sector. In the article, Louis looks at recent figures published which show a continuing and steady decline in the rate [...]
For many individuals, amongst the many rules which make applying for a spouse visa complex and stressful, is the requirement that a spouse’s marriage is legally recognised for UK immigration purposes. The recent case of Attorney General v Akhter confirmed that the religious ceremony to marry known as ‘Nikah’ is [...]
On Tuesday 3rd March, our Head of Immigration, Louis MacWilliam, was invited along to Leeds University to give a talk to their international students about work-based visas after they graduate. The talk was part of the University Global Careers Month. Louis spoke to the students at length about their various [...]
Today, the government introduced a policy statement outlining how the UK’s immigration policy will take shape from 2021. Today’s Daily Mail ran the headline ‘Immigration Revolution’, with the sub-headings ‘Migrants must have job paying at least £25,600, qualifications, and speak English ++Pay annual fee to NHS ++No benefits for 5 [...]
Latest Articles Looking for the latest advice for how to sponsor a skilled chef for a restaurant? Read our new blog here: How to Sponsor a Chef (Key Changes in 2021 & What You Need to Know) In October 2019 a major obstacle was removed [...]
Latest Articles There are many special provisions in place for faith-based organisations with regards to immigration law. At Truth Legal we specialise in assisting faith-based organisations with their immigration issues. If you want someone to work for your organisation, who requires permission to live and [...]
Latest Articles If you have suffered loss as a result of a mistake made by an immigration advisor, then a negligence claim may be possible. Immigration is a notoriously fast-changing area of law which immigration advisors have a professional duty to keep on top of. [...]
I have been advising clients on immigration matters for over 11 years, first as an accredited immigration caseworker and later as an immigration solicitor. In that time, I have dealt with many clients who have suffered terribly due to the actions (or inactions) of a previous immigration advisor. Often a [...]
Latest Articles Please note that as of 1 December 2020, the Tier 2 sponsor licence system has been replaced by the Skilled Worker sponsor licence route. There are lots of important changes which have taken effect (mostly helpful ones!). If you are looking to sponsor [...]
