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Which EEA Regulations Apply Post-Brexit?

Following the end of the transition period on 31 December 2020, EU law ceased to apply in the UK. However, aspects of the EEA Regulations continue to apply to certain individuals beyond the 31 December...

New Highly Skilled Immigration Routes Announced

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has today unveiled the contents of his Budget in the House of Commons.  The 2021 Budget includes new highly skilled immigration routes which, it is hoped, will enable the UK to attract...

Skilled Worker Visa Conditions Of Stay

Each grant of leave or permission in any  immigration category in the UK comes with conditions that migrants must abide by. It is important to be sure that you abide by these conditions, as failure to do so can...

Is Your Child Eligible for British Citizenship? (Part 2)

In the last blog post entitled ‘Is Your Child Eligible for British Citizenship?’ we explored whether a child born in the UK can qualify as a British citizen and the routes available to register a child as...

Who do the EEA Regulations 2016 still apply to (and for how long)?

Although Brexit took place on 31 January 2020, EU law (“direct EU legislation” and “EU-derived domestic legislation”) continued to apply in the UK for an 11-month period thereafter, known as the “transitional...

Surinder Singh and the EU Settlement Scheme

The ‘Surinder Singh’ route permits family members of a ‘qualifying British citizen’ to return with them or join them in the UK after a period of residence in an EU Member State (or Switzerland) in accordance...

Global Talent Film and Television Visa Guidance

The Global Talent immigration route is for individuals who are leading in their field of expertise or have the potential to become leading in their field. However, for those who are applying in the fields of film...

What is the ‘grace period’ for EU citizens?

The UK left the EU at 11pm on 31 January 2020. However, from this date until 11pm on 31 December 2020, there was an implementation period (or transition period) during which EU free movement continued to...

New rules for EU Nationals who wish to visit the UK

With the end of free movement on 31 December 2020, EU/EEA nationals entering the UK as visitors are now governed by the Visit Visa immigration rules applicable to all non-EEA citizens. In this post we look at the...

UK Visa Fees 2021 - Work & Business Immigration Routes

The UK offers a range of immigration routes for overseas nationals seeking to work or conduct business in the UK.  As part of any application for a UK work or business visa, applicants will need to pay a UK visa...

Home Office U-turn: Section 3C Leave Can Resurrect

Almost 3 years ago, I wrote this article regarding the operation of section 3C of the Immigration Act 1971, in circumstances where leave extended by virtue of that section has ended by a decision that is subsequently...

EU Settlement Scheme and Covid-19: Top 5 FAQs

The EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) remains open to EU nationals and their family members. However, for many, Covid-19 has impacted the way applications are made and processed. On 15 December 2020, the Home Office provided...