This article is written not for the well-seasoned immigration lawyer but for the migrant, being the parent of a British or settled child, who is either in a low paid job or has no job at all but has the sole responsibility of the child, and who has been given leave to remain in the…
At Gulbenkian Andonian Solicitors, we strive for excellence and our reputation speaks for itself for being one of the best immigration and human rights specialist law firms in London alongside one of the most respected full-service law firms in the UK. This week we are delighted to announce that our Senior Legal Officer, Mr Fadi…
The UK government’s new points-based immigration bill, The Immigration and Social Security Coordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill 2019-2021 to give it its full title, was voted through the House of Commons on Monday evening passing the vote by 351 votes to 252. The bill will now go on to receive further parliamentary scrutiny from MP’s and…
The following changes have been made to the immigration rules due to the unprecedented crises the world finds its self: However, these are other changes and do not overlap the changes that were dealt with in a recent article on Coronavirus v immigration rules. Tier 4 visa holders A student can start their course of studies…
The COVID-19 pandemic has defacto impacted UK immigration rules where the government issued a temporary extension for all those whose leave to remain status was meant to expire between 24 January 2020 and 31 May 2020. With about 2 weeks left until the end of May, it is still unclear if the government will enact…
The U.K Left the EU at 11 pm GMT on 31st January 2020. Brexit has thus taken place. The transitional period and what this means Under the Withdrawal Agreement, there is a transitional provision until the end of 31st December 2020 for a trade agreement to be put in place, governing the relationship in matters…
At present, the Home Office immigration department in conformity with the Government’s lockdown rules is closed for face to face interviews or for booking an appointment to take biometrics (photo and fingerprints) and scan the applicant’s passport on to their electronic system. In-country applications If an applicant under UK immigration control is about to complete…
What is discretionary leave to remain? Since 9th July 2012, the Home office under the new immigration rules, have had the policy to grant permission to remain in the UK to those foreign nationals who do not qualify to stay here under the current immigration rules, and nor do they qualify to remain outside the…
This pandemic has been devastating especially for our older generation. It has also most probably jerked the memory of many who have not made a will, to do so. We hear depressing daily news about deaths from the COVID-19 virus, yet it may not have occurred to many of us to make a will because…
This pandemic is such an unprecedented event, that neither owners of commercial properties nor their tenants have any experience as to how to deal with the numerous issues that arise as a result. There is therefore much to be said about sensible agreements being made between landlords and their tenants, as even the courts have…
