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Immigration law applies to those who are not a resident of a particular country but want to settle in that country especially as a permanent resident or naturalized citizen or to take up employment.  The Immigration law firm helps and guides them in legal matters such as deportation, green cards, citizenship and employment for non-citizens. They act as a mediator between immigration authorities and those clients. Following are certain instances where hiring an immigration lawyer becomes a necessity: 1.     When an applicant is seeking a visa for employment but the employer is not assisting. 2.     When the applicant was charged with some allegations. 3.     When immigration application is denied by authorities previously.   4.     Recently divorced or marriage termination by any cause. Apart from this, everyone wants their immigration procedure to get completed as quickly as possible. ...

If you have been living in the UK and wish to settle permanently then you may apply for the permanent residency which is also known as UK indefinite leave to remain, then you’ll have the chance to apply for citizenship in the UK. Qualified immigration lawyers London can guide you best with the procedure. Individuals from overseas can apply for UK indefinite leave to remain after completing 5 years of lawful residence in the UK in most cases, though some can even apply sooner. Requirements and circumstances vary depending on the country you origin from, whether you have any family members in the UK and on what visa you arrived in the UK. The residence process is quite easier for EU citizens and EFTA (European Free Trade Association) countries like Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Norway and Iceland. However the circumstances will change this year as UK is due to leave the EU following the Brexit vote 2016. Who is eligible to apply for permanent resident and citizenship of the UK? ...

The changes to Tier 1 points based system is an indication on how the United Kingdom plans to attract talented entrepreneurs and business founders from around the world. Entrepreneurs play a key role in driving economic growth, job creation and innovation. The changes to the Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) Visa route will ensure that the UK remains a world leading destination for the best of global talent. These changes come in addition to other recent reforms in the visa system, including doubling the number of visas available to 2000 on the Exceptional Talent route. The announced changes have significantly impacted the Tier 1 points based system. It replaces the Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) and Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur) categories with two new visa categories: 1. Start-Up Visa 2. Innovator Visa In addition, there have also been some changes introduced to the Tier 1 Investor visa. Differences between Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur and Start-Up Visa: 1. The Start-...

There has been a number of references to the UK Government’s “hostile approach” to immigration in the UK.  Since Christmas 2018, we have had a number of new enquiries come in from friends and family of loved ones who have been detained by the Home Office - UKVI. The law is very clear with respect to who can and cannot be detained.  Those with no leave to remain in the United Kingdom are liable to be detained and removed from the United Kingdom. There are currently 10 immigration removal centres in the United Kingdom, which can hold up to 3000 people at any one time. The majority of those who populate the detention centres are men, however Yarl’s Wood Immigration Removal Centre in Bedfordshire is one of the only detention centres, which holds women. Those without valid leave to remain in the United Kingdom, or those whose hopes of remaining in the United Kingdom are on the decision of an application submitted to the Home Office, live in fear of detention and removal from the ...

The Supreme Court, in October 2018 gave its judgment in the conjoined cases of KO (Nigeria); IT (Jamaica); NS (Sri Lanka) and others; Pereira v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2018] UKSC 53. The decision clarifies the approach that the First Tier Tribunal should take to the question of whether a child and/or their parents should be removed from the UK in circumstances where it is claimed that this would constitute a disproportionate interference in their rights to private and family life.  these types of cases are normally considered under Paragraph 276 ADE of the Immigration Rules, Appendix FM of the Immigration Rules and applications made under Article 8 of the ECHR (Human Rights cases). Essentially, the Court held that misconduct by the parents — criminal or immigration-related offences — should not form part of the assessment of whether a child should be removed from the UK. As a result, it should also not form part of the assessment of whether Article 8 requires ...

The new year has brought in a number of successful visa applications for our clients. Following a successful asylum claim on behalf of joint clients, we were able to bring their case to a complete end after the Home Office granted him them a Convention Travel Document.  The clients were overjoyed that they can finally put to bed their horrific past and begin their life together.  With the Travel Document they are now free to travel the world except the country they feared persecution in. Another client was successful in his Asylum claim fleeing persecution from Bangladesh.  This case was complex in nature as the client had previously been apprehended by the immigration authorities in an immigration enforcement raid.  Having successfully secures his release from immigration detention, Cranbrook Solicitors devised a plan that would ensure the client's success.  The case finally ended with the Client granted Refugee Leave for 5 years. We are now working on a numb...

A feasible alternative With the uncertainty surrounding Brexit , it is anticipated that Tier 2 Visa applications are likely to increase.  Businesses across the UK are now left in a precarious position and are considering their options going forward.  It would appear that in the Post-Brexit world, EU Citizens will not be differentiated from non-EU Citizens.  With this in mind, businesses are looking for alternatives in order to plan ahead.  One alternative advised by Cranbrook Legal is for businesses to look to employ foreign workers under the Tier 2 Visa category. How does it work An employer looking to hire a Tier 2 Migrant from outside the EU must hold a valid Tier 2 Sponsor Licence.  It is important to note that the Home Office will only allow you to fill vacancies through foreign workers if you are able to demonstrate that the vacancy cannot be filled by a suitably qualified British National or EU Citizen (although the EU Citizen aspect is like...

We are pleased to announce that December 2018 saw a number of our clients granted leave to remain in the United Kingdom.  Particularly pleasing to us was the complex nature of these cases but with the assistance of Cranbrook Solicitors, our clients were able to navigate through the Immigration Rules to reach a successful outcome. We successfully obtained Entry Clearance for two clients on the basis of their marriage with persons who are present and settled in the UK.  In one instance, our client had made several unsuccessful applications for leave to remain in the UK however we were able to present a thorough and well-presented entry clearance application for the Entry Clearance Officer to consider. In addition, we successfully obtained leave for our client who is in a relationship with a British National and father to a British Child.  The case was made particularly complex as the client had previously claimed Asylum based on his sexual orientation.  We we...