Cautionary tale when issuing standard letters of advice
The Court of Appeal has held in a recent decision that standard form letters are…
September 23, 2015 By Stephens Scown
Improved use of technology in the courts
There is no doubt that technology has radically changed the way solicitors communicate with their…
September 23, 2015 By Catherine Mathews
Immigration and Border Policy Direction update
Update to tier 1 and 2 PBS - with effect from 6th April 2015 Immigration…
September 23, 2015 By Stephens Scown
Warning to landlords over immigration checks
Landlords in the South West will need to carry out thorough immigration status checks on…
September 23, 2015 By Stephens Scown
Minimum income requirement deemed to be lawful
Secretary of State succeeds on appeal The Secretary of State's appeal against MM, R (On…
September 23, 2015 By Stephens Scown
When a summer romance can turn into a legal headache
With summer– the season of holiday romances – in full swing, some people who met…
September 23, 2015 By Stephens Scown
Immigration [case updates]
Akhter & another (paragraph 245AA): Wrong Format [2014] UKUT00297 (IAC) The applicant in this case…
September 23, 2015 By Stephens Scown
Changes to the benefits system for EEA nationals
The Prime Minister announced in a speech on the Tuesday 29th July that, amongst other…
September 23, 2015 By Stephens Scown
Changes to the English Language Requirements tests
Over the last few months a number of changes have been made to the Common…
September 23, 2015 By Stephens Scown
English language requirement for partners and parents – pitfalls to avoid
The English Language requirement was introduced on 29 November 2010 for those who are not…
September 23, 2015 By Stephens Scown
Children of British Citizen fathers can become British Citizens
In this article Ruby Anugwom, an immigration expert from Stephens Scown, looks at the options…
September 23, 2015 By Stephens Scown
UK-Ireland visa deal sealed
The Home Secretary has signed a memorandum of understanding with Ireland to share data and…
September 23, 2015 By Stephens Scown