30 August 2019
Handle with care: why it’s time to treat EU nationals responsibly
Katie Newbury discusses the implications of a no-deal Brexit on free movement and the impact on Europeans living in the UK.
16 August 2019
Global Talent visa to replace Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) scheme
In a welcome move, Boris Johnson recently announced the potential for a new Global Talent visa for those with skills in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects. This follows hot on the heels of his other recent announcements in relation to asking the Migration Advisory Committee to look at whether the UK should adopt an Australian style Points Based System.
6 August 2019
My view from afar on the Hong Kong protests
Jessica Jim's personal account of her family's move to the UK from Hong kong in the 90s and a look at the options for Hongkongers thinking about relocating to the UK now.
1 August 2019
The cost of finding love in far-flung places
Increasing immigration costs overall have been in the news again recently. The Independent recently ran an article on the lack of free to use appointments for visa applicants and the Guardian has also reported on the effects of increasing visa fees.
30 July 2019
Common ‘good character’ issues when applying to naturalise as a British citizen
The good character requirement in nationality applications has recently been put in the spotlight with Parliament’s Human Rights Committee expressing its 'deep concern' for children who are being denied their right to claim British nationality. We look at the application of the good character requirement to adults applying to naturalise as British citizens and the possible knock-on effect on their children’s applications to register as a British citizen.
