Author Archives: mcgillandco

Proposals are afoot to limit the rights and scope of appeals for those wishing to visit their family and find themselves refused at the Embassy . The first stage of the limitations in appeal rights will be seen in July … Continue reading →

The European Commission last week gave the UK 2 months to comply with the rules on freedom of movement of workers and their families or face the European Court. There is not or certainly doesn’t seem to be any substantive … Continue reading →

A furhter increase in fees is scheduled with effect from 6th April 2012. Please see attached link for quick refernce to the fees which will come into play. http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/documents/aboutus/fees-spring-2012.pdf

Unfairness and the restriction on evidence in points based system appeals 20 January 2012 —-The Upper Tribunal’s determination of the in Naved (Student – fairness – notice of points)[2012] UKUT 14 (IAC) focuses on the effects of section 85A of … Continue reading →

UKBA today announced yet further amendments to the English Language tests for applications under Teir 1, 2 & 4 of PBS for applicants and spouses. The amendments include: – the City & Guilds test scores now show ‘pass’ and there … Continue reading →

From 1 January 2012 UKBA will begin processing visitor visas for those coming from outside the UK to watch the Olympic and Paralympic Games. The Games will be the biggest event that the UK has hosted and many extra visitors … Continue reading →