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Еще один клиент получил BRP по схеме Homes for Ukraine. BRP карточка пришла через 3 дня. Делюсь статистикой ежедневных одобрений решений клиентов.

Еще один клиент получил BRP карточку по схеме Ukrainian Family Scheme (UFS). Заявление одобрили за 2 недели. Делюсь статистикой ежедневных одобрений решений клиентов.

06 October 2023 – Just useful and interesting UK & EEA Immigration Law news and updates from the Legal Centre – Open 7 days a week - www.legalcentre.org - +44(0)3300010342, +44(0)7791145923 (WhatsApp/Viber) >>> Migration Advisory Committee recommends shortage occupation list is abolished: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/review-of-the-shortage-occupation-list-2023 The Migration Advisory Committee has recommended that the shortage occupation list is abolished and that people in the asylum system with permission to work are allowed to work in any role. These are some of the recommendations in the full review of the shortage occupation list, published yesterday. The future of the shortage occupation list At the outset of the report, the committee stated that they have carried out the review on the basis that employers should not be able to pay salaries lower than the “going rate”, regardless of whether there is a shortage. The current situation is that where a job is on the shortage occupation list, an employer can pay a migrant 80% of the going rate or of the minimum salary threshold of £26,200 for a skilled worker (i.e, £20,960), whichever is higher. The committee made the point that there is no good reason why a discounted salary should be paid where an occupation is experiencing shortages. Without that discount, the benefits to being on the shortage occupation list are significantly diminished. The committee considered that the skilled worker route provides an adequate response to the needs of employers without the need for the list. They pointed out that many employers now have unlimited access to overseas labour as long as the minimum salary of £26,200 for the skilled worker route is met. The committee commented that many employers seemed unaware of this. The committee had discouraged stakeholders from submitting evidence in relation to higher paid roles, on the basis that inclusion on the shortage occupation list would not help them to use the immigration system more effectively. However submissions were still made, predominantly from government departments, arguing that the visa fee reduction that is available for roles on the shortage occupation list was a more than “negligible benefit”. >>> Asylum decision making prioritisation: new caseworker guidance: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/asylum-decision-making-prioritisation-caseworker-guidance/asylum-decision-making-prioritisation-accessible 'If a claimant (or immigration advisor) needs their asylum claim considered for prioritisation they must contact the asylum decision-making team by email. When contacting the Home Office, they must explain the reason they want to have their claim prioritised and supply relevant evidence. This evidence must be supplied within 10 working days of submitting a request. If evidence is not supplied within this timeframe (without good reason) the request must be declined.' >>> Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme: caseworker guidance: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1187614/Homes+for+Ukraine+Sponsorship+Scheme.pdf Changes to clarify biometric requirements for the scheme. Added definition of a legal guardian and application process for accompanied and unaccompanied children under 18. Added instructions for decision makers handling cases from applicants who have a temporary legal guardian appointed in Poland. Added instructions for decision makers handling duplicate cases. Changes to the layout of the guidance for ease of reference, ensuring parity between schemes, updating as required. Changes to add instructions on checking all systems for group applications to ensure consistency in handling.

Еще один клиент получил BRP карточки по Homes for Ukraine Scheme (H4U) после 12-и месячного ожидания. Клиент попробовал подать заявление самостоятельно, и у него возникли проблемы. После вмешательства нашего Legal Centre в конце сентября 2023 года, клиент наконец смог получить его BRP карточку. Делюсь статистикой ежедневных одобрений заявлений клиентов.

Еще 3 человека из одной семьи стали британскими гражданами. Заявления на натурализацию (AN) и регистрацию детей (MN1) рассмотрели и одобрили за 7 месяцев. Делюсь статистикой ежедневных одобрений заявлений клиентов.

Еще один клиент с непростой иммиграционной историей получил положительное решение по его заявлению на Ukrainian Family Scheme (UFS). Заявление одобрили за пару месяцев. Делюсь статистикой ежедневных одобрений заявлений клиентов.

Сегодня. Из серии "Просто приятно". Еще одна клиентка Legal Centre стала британской гражданкой. Делюсь статистикой ежедневных одобрений заявлений клиентов.

29 September 2023 – Just useful and interesting UK & EEA Immigration Law news and updates from the Legal Centre – Open 7 days a week - www.legalcentre.org - +44(0)3300010342, +44(0)7791145923 (WhatsApp/Viber) >>> Examples of UK vignettes: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/examples-of-uk-visa-vignettes/examples-of-vignettes >>> Ukraine Family Scheme, Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme (Homes for Ukraine) and Ukraine Extension Scheme visa data: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ukraine-family-scheme-application-data/ukraine-family-scheme-and-ukraine-sponsorship-scheme-homes-for-ukraine-visa-data--2 Total Ukraine Scheme visa applications received: 313,900 Data is as of 26 September 2023 and comprised of: Ukraine Family Scheme: 103,500 Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme: 210,400 Total Ukraine Scheme visas issued to people: 241,200 Data is as of 26 September 2023 and comprised of: Ukraine Family Scheme visas: 70,300 Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme visas: 170,900 Total arrivals of Ukraine Scheme visa-holders in the UK: 187,900 Data is as of 25 September 2023 and comprised of: arrivals via Ukraine Family Scheme: 54,500 arrivals via Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme: 133,400

Еще один клиент перешел с гостевой визы на т.н. Ukrainian Extension Scheme (UES). Заявление рассмотрели и одобрили за 7 дней. Делюсь статистикой ежедневных одобрений заявлений клиентов.

28 September 2023 – Just useful and interesting UK & EEA Immigration Law news and updates from the Legal Centre – Open 7 days a week - www.legalcentre.org - +44(0)3300010342, +44(0)7791145923 (WhatsApp/Viber) >>> Home Office Update on Availability of Super Priority Service for Family & Human Rights Applicants without visas From the Home Office: "The Super Priority Service (24-hour same day service) would no longer be available for applicants without valid leave to enter or remain in the UK who are applying for leave on the basis of family or private life on form FLR(FP), or on the basis of human rights or outside the rules on form FLR(HRO). >>> Expect (long) delays in some types of the UK Visas and Immigration applications During the ILPA conference this week it was mentioned that the Home Office is struggling to recruit new caseworkers, that they moved the existing caseworkers to their Asylum Unit and that the caseworkers are leaving the Home Office jobs. That is resulting in some applications, such as FLR(FP)/Human Rights/Private Life etc to now have 12+ months consideration time.

Сегодня один из наших клиентов, кому наш Legal Centre помогал на протяжении последних 10 лет, получил ПМЖ (ILR) на основании Правила 10 лет легального проживания в Великобритании: - Student Visas - Skilled Worker Visa - UK Spouse Visa Заявление рассмотрели и одобрили за 1 день. Делюсь статистикой ежедневных одобрений заявлений клиентов.

Каждый день приносит хорошие новости клиентам нашего Legal Centre. Сегодня мама и ее ребенок стали британскими гражданами. Заявления на гражданство были одобрены за 4 месяца. Делюсь статисткой ежедневных одобрений заявлений клиентов нашего Legal Centre.

Еще одна клиентка получила ПМЖ (ILR) в Великобритании как жена британца.d Заявление рассмотрели и одобрили за 2.5 месяца. Делюсь статистикой ежедневных одобрений заявлений клиентов.

Еще одна клиента с далеких Филиппин получила ПМЖ (ILR) как жена британского гражданина. Стандартное (неускоренное) заявление рассмотрели и одобрили за 3 месяца. Делюсь статистикой ежедневных одобрений решений клиентов.

20 September 2023 – Just useful and interesting UK & EEA Immigration Law news and updates from the Legal Centre – Open 7 days a week - www.legalcentre.org - +44(0)3300010342, +44(0)7791145923 (WhatsApp/Viber) >>> Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules: HC 1780 (7 September 2023): https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1182957/E02973776_-__HC_1780__-_EXPLANATORY_MEMORANDUM__Web_Accessible_.pdf Most important changes Changes Taking Effect on 5 October 2023, which appear to APPLY RETROSPECTIVELY Electronic Travel Authorisation – Republic of Ireland Persons lawfully residing in the Republic of Ireland are will be exempt from the ETA Introduction of Appendix Children A new Appendix Children will be introduced, which will contain: -Age and Independent Life Requirement; -Care Requirement; -Relationship Requirement: Entry Clearance and Permission to Stay’ -Relationship Requirement: Settlement; and -Parental Consent Requirement for applicants not applying as a dependent child A common parental consent requirement will apply where a child is applying for entry clearance or permission to stay in their own right. The parental consent requirement only applies where the child is not applying as a dependent child under Appendix Child Student, Appendix International Sportsperson, Appendix Short-term Student (English language), Appendix Student, and Appendix UK Ancestry. Introduction of Appendix Tuberculosis (TB) As well as improving clarity, Appendix Tuberculosis will make some substantive changes: The exception currently in C39 for applicants who ‘are applying for entry clearance as in A39 in a country in Appendix T but have not been in that country or any other country mentioned in Appendix T for more than six months immediately before making their application’ will not be in Appendix TB. TB2 instead states that ‘A valid TB certificate is required if the applicant has been continuously present in a country or countries listed at TB6 for 6 months or more, ====> which includes a period (of any length) within the 6 months before the date of application.’ <==== TB3 adds that ‘A TB certificate is only valid if it […] was issued within the 6-month period immediately before the date of application’. TB4 adds that ‘A person may be required to provide ===> a new valid TB certificate <=== before the application for entry clearance is granted, if: (a) the TB certificate provided with their application expired more than 6 months before the date on which the application is considered; and (b) the applicant otherwise meets the requirements to be granted entry clearance’, which may impact applicants whose applications have long been pending with the Home Office and whose TB certificates thus expire more than 6 months before the application is considered. TB5 provides discretion for the decision-maker, who ‘may waive the requirement to provide a valid TB certificate if they are satisfied that the applicant is unable to obtain a certificate and it is reasonable to waive the requirement on the specific facts of the case.’ Introduction of Appendix Returning Resident Settlement lapses after a person who previously had settlement in the UK under the EUSS after a continuous period of absence from the UK of more than 5 years, and more than 4 years if the person was granted settlement under the EUSS as a Swiss national or family member of a Swiss national ‘A Returning Resident cannot bring or be joined by a partner or children on this route.’ Appendix Returning Resident will add the following: Under RR 4.1, an applicant will be required to show that they ‘genuinely intend to return to the UK for the purpose of settlement’, as opposed to the present requirement in paragraph 19 of Part 1 that the applicant ‘can demonstrate he…intends to make the United Kingdom his permanent home’. Appendix English Language The introduction of Appendix English Language will be updated to reflect the position that it no longer applies to applications under Appendix Temporary Work – International Agreement, and to state that it applies to applications under Appendix Child staying with or joining a Non-Parent Relative (Protection). Paragraph EL 2.3 will be updated to allow applicants to use their GCSE, A level, Scottish National Qualification at level 4 or 5 or Scottish Higher or Advanced Higher in English (language or literature) to meet the English language requirement for: -entry clearance or permission to stay on the Innovator Founder route; -applications to settle as an International Sportsperson, -entry clearance, permission to stay or settlement on the Representative of an Overseas Business route; -entry clearance or permission to stay on the T2 Minister of Religion route; -settlement on the UK Ancestry route; -settlement on the Global Talent route; -settlement on the Domestic Workers in a Private Household route; -settlement on Hong Kong British National (Overseas) route; and -settlement on the Appendix Child Staying with or joining a NonParent Relative (Protection) route. Miscellaneous Changes The removal of the requirement for “a current Appointment Report from Companies House” in paragraph 9(b)(vi) of Appendix FM-SE” for income from employment and/or shares in a specified limited company because “the Companies House Direct (CHD) and WebCHeck services that provide the Current Appointment report are closing on 30 November 2023.” Minor update to Appendix Finance to clarify that Short-Term Students (English language) can rely on funds in the account of a parent or legal guardian. Changes Taking Effect on 5 October 2023, with transitional provisions Public funds The following public funds will be removed from the list: a council tax benefit under Part VII of the Social Security Contribution and Benefits Act 1992; a social fund payment under Part VIII of the Social Security Contribution and Benefits Act 1992; and a council tax benefit under Part VII of the Social Security Contribution and Benefits (Northern Ireland) Act 1992. The following public funds will be added to the list: ‘(c) a Social Fund maternity expenses payment made under section 138(1)(a) of the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992; a Social Fund funeral expenses payment made under section 138(1)(a) of that Act; a Social Fund cold weather payment made under section 138(2) of that Act; a Social Fund winter fuel payment made under section 138(2) of that Act; a Social Fund budgeting loan payment made under section 138(1) of that Act; … (e) a Social Fund sure start maternity grant payment made under section 134(1)(a) of the Social Security Contributions and Benefits (Northern Ireland) Act 1992; a Social Fund funeral expenses payment made under section 134(1)(a) of that Act; a Social Fund cold weather payment made under section 134(2) of that Act; a Social Fund winter fuel payment made under section 134 (2) of that Act; a Social Fund budgeting loan payment made under section 134 (1)(b) of that Act; and … (l) a Child Disability Payment made under the Disability Assistance for Children and Young People (Scotland) Regulations 2021; and (m)an Adult Disability Payment made under the Disability Assistance for Working Age People (Scotland) Regulations 2022; and (n) a Carer’s Allowance Supplement made under Section 81 of the Social Security (Scotland) Act 2018; and (o) a Scottish Child Payment made under the Scottish Child Payment Regulations 2020; and (p) a Funeral Support Payment made under the Funeral Expense Assistance (Scotland) Regulations 2019; and (q) a Job Start Payment made under section 2 of the Employment and Training Act 1973; and (r) Child Winter Heating Assistance made under the Winter Heating Assistance for Children and Young People (Scotland) Regulations 2020; and (s) a Winter Heating Payment made under the Winter Heating Assistance (Low Income) (Scotland) Regulations 2023.” Part 7 – Long residence The Rules are being changed to clarify that the exclusion of time spent ‘on immigration bail, as a visitor, short-term student, or seasonal worker ‘extends to time spent on previous versions of immigration bail (temporary admission and temporary release) and previous visitor, short-term student visa, or seasonal worker routes’ (per §7.10 Explanatory Memorandum) by substituting for paragraph 276A(b): ‘(b) “lawful residence” means residence which is continuous residence pursuant to: (i) existing leave to enter or remain, except this cannot include time with entry clearance or permission under Appendix V: Visitor, Appendix Short-term Student (English language), or Appendix Temporary work – Seasonal Worker, or any relevant predecessor routes; or (ii) an exemption from immigration control, including where an exemption ceases to apply if it is immediately followed by a grant of leave to enter or remain. (c) “lawful residence” does not include time spent on immigration bail, temporary admission, or temporary release.’

Еще один клиент получил ПМЖ (ILR) в Великобритании несмотря на позднее и сложное заявление. Заявление на ПМЖ по категории EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) ILR было наконец одобрено Home Office после 4 месяцев детальной и кропотливой работы. Делюсь статистикой ежедневных одобрений заявлений клиентов.

Еще одна клиентка стала британской гражданкой. Заявление рассмотрели и одобрили за 4 месяца. Делюсь статистикой ежедневных одобрений заявлений клиентов.

Еще одна семья перешла на визу Ukrainian Extension Scheme (UES). Заявление рассмотрели и одобрили за 7 дней. Делюсь статистикой ежедневных одобрений заявлений клиентов.

15 September 2023 – Just useful and interesting UK & EEA Immigration Law news and updates from the Legal Centre – Open 7 days a week - www.legalcentre.org - +44(0)3300010342, +44(0)7791145923 (WhatsApp/Viber) >>> BRP Delivery - New Service Provider, Royal Mail (15 September 2023) From the Home Office: "From Monday 18th September 2023 we will moving from FedEx/TNT to Royal Mail Group for the delivery of biometric residence permits (BRP’s). The service will continue in a similar way to the previous provider, however the key differences are as follows: A SIGNATURE IS NO LONGER REQUIRED to receive your BRP, this will be posted through the letterbox or mailbox. In the event that delivery of the BRP is not possible redelivery will need to be arranged or the BRP can be collected from Royal Mail’s local delivery office, details of which will be provided on the ‘Something for you’ card. Once the BRP has been produced and collected by Royal Mail for delivery YOU WILL NO LONGER BE ABLE TO CHANGE YOUR DELIVERY ADDRESS, please can you ensure that your address details are kept up-to-date with UKVI"

Вот собственно, и новые цены с 04 Октября 2023: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/visa-regulations-revised-table/home-office-immigration-and-nationality-fees-4-october-2023 На ILR более чем на £400 цена увеличилась.

Еще один клиент получил ПМЖ (EU Settled Status - ILR) в Великобритании. Заявление рассмотрели и одобрили за 3 месяца. Делюсь статисткой ежедневных одобрений заявлений клиентов.

Ситуация по легализации граждан Украины без иммиграционного статуса – сентябрь 2023 С начала войны в Украине наш Legal Centre помог большому количеству граждан Украины как с легальным правом пребывания в Великобритании, так и без такого. Данная статья не представляет собой юридический совет и является сугубо информативной. Если Вам необходимо детально разобраться в Вашей ситуации, Вы можете записаться на online консультацию с нами по этой ссылке: https://legalcentre.org/Konsultacija-s-Advokatom.html 1. Т.н. «украинские схемы» за редким исключением уже почти не работают для граждан Украины, кто нелегально находится в Великобритании. Заявления подаются бесплатно. В случае одобрения выдается BRP на 3 года. Идут разговоры о продлении статуса еще на 1-3 года. Пока данный статус не ведет к ПМЖ (ILR) 2. Заявление на основании т.н. Private Life уже не рассматривают за 1 день и средний срок рассмотрения составляет от 9 месяцев и, скорее всего, будет больше. Заявления обычно платные. В случае одобрения выдается BRP на 2.5 года. Статус ведет к ПМЖ (ILR) через 10 лет (т.е. еще будут нужны 3 продления) 3. Home Office начал выдать статусы т.н. Humanitarian Protection гражданам Украины (таких было относительно немного, несколько сотен заявлений по статистике, к концу 2022 года) кто просил убежища в начале войны. Средний срок рассмотрения таких заявлений составляет 1.5 года (!). Заявление бесплатное. Статус выдается на 5 лет. Статус Humanitarian Protection ведет к ПМЖ (ILR). Антон Коваль Legal Centre - Private UK & EEA Immigration Lawyers and Advocates

Еще одна клиентка успешно прошла т.н. Marriage Interview в Home Office. Клиенты растерялись при подаче первичного заявления и это, по-видимому, вызвало подозрение у сотрудников ЗАГСа, кто попросил Home Office детально проверить эту пару в отношении возможного нарушения закона (т.н. "договорной брак"). Используя мой профессиональный опыт и десятилетия практики с подобными ситуациями (см. https://www.facebook.com/legalcentreimmigration/posts/marriage-interviews-uk-ba-liverpool-may-2013the-marriage-interview-is-usually-ar/515384985163367/) клиентка подготовилась к интервью и успешно прошла его. Делюсь ежедневной статикой одобрений заявлений клиентов.

Еще один клиент, кто забыл вовремя подать заявление на ПМЖ по схеме EU Settled Status - ILR), наконец получил ПМЖ в Великобритании. Это был непростой случай и потребовал дополнительной работы с Home Office. Заявление рассмотрели и одобрили за 4 месяца. Делюсь статистикой ежедневных одобрений заявлений клиентов.

Приветствую, Если есть паспорта на НОВУЮ фамилию, BRP в Вашей ситуации менять не нужно.