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Еще один клиент перешел на т.н. Ukrainian Extension Scheme (UES). Это заявление рассмотрели и одобрили за 2 недели (обычно подобные заявления одобряют за 7 дней), поэтому наш Legal Centre провел дополнительную работу с Home Office по этому "зависшему" заявлению. Делюсь статистикой ежедневных одобрений заявлений клиентов.

08 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 exit checks fact sheet: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/exit-checks-on-passengers-leaving-the-uk/exit-checks-fact-sheet?utm_source=Free+Movement&utm_campaign=87c2abee04-Daily+forum+updates&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_792133aa40-87c2abee04-116194677&mc_cid=87c2abee04&mc_eid=1af5cd4d48

08 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 HC 1780: restrictions on administrative review and expansion of Youth Mobility Scheme: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/statement-of-changes-to-the-immigration-rules-hc-1780-7-september-2023 Below is the summary of the main changes. The vast majority of changes take effect on 5 October 2023, with some changes to the Youth Mobility Scheme only taking effect from 31 January 2024. Definition of ‘independent life’ The definition at paragraph 6.2 of the immigration rules has been made less restrictive, with the removal of requirements that a person not be in full-time employment, wholly or mainly dependent on their parent for financial support (unless 18 or over) and wholly or mainly dependent on their parent for emotional support. Public funds There have been several additions to the list of public funds at paragraph 6.2 that cannot be accessed by a person with the ‘no recourse to public funds’ restriction on their grant of leave. Administrative review Changes are being made to Appendix AR and Appendix AR(EU) to REMOVE THE RIGHT of administrative review for all decisions where it currently applies for the EU Settlement Scheme, the EUSS family permit and the S2 Healthcare Visitor visa. No changes have been made to the ability to appeal EU Settlement Scheme decisions, in line with the Citizens’ Rights Agreement. Appendix EU Appendix EU is also being amended in line with the existing policy position that where limited leave has already been granted under Appendix EU to a dependent parent or child, then dependency does not need to be evidenced again in further applications. Appendix FM The relationship requirements for leave to remain as a child have been amended so that those with leave as an adult dependent relative are no longer excluded from bringing a child to the UK. This will perhaps be of limited use in practice. Youth mobility scheme For Australia and Canada the upper age limit is being extended from 30 to 35 years old and the period of leave granted increased from two to three years. Andorra is being added to the list of countries participating in the scheme. Long residence The definition of ‘lawful residence’ was changed in April 2023 to exclude time spent on immigration bail, as a visitor, short-term student or seasonal worker. Paragraph 276A(b) of the rules is being amended to clarify that this includes time spent on previous versions of these routes or temporary admission or release. Appendix Children This is a new appendix to the immigration rule. It has requirements that apply to children applying both in their own rights as well as dependants of a main applicant. It will apply only to certain routes from 5 October 2023 and will be rolled out further in future. Appendix Electronic Travel Authorisation The change to this appendix is the removal of NHS debt as a reason to refuse an application for an Electronic Travel Authorisation. The reason for this is that systems are not in place for checks on this to be done in a timely manner. The explanatory memorandum does warn at 7.16 that entry could still be refused at the border for this reason. People lawfully resident in Ireland are exempt from this requirement, but those aged 16 or over will need to demonstrate residency if required to do so by a UK official. Grounds for refusal The ten-year re-entry ban at paragraph 9.8.7(e) of part 9 of the immigration rules for those deported from the UK at public expense has been removed. The ban remains in place for those removed at public expense. This is to bring the rules in line with part 13 which was changed earlier this year to remove the minimum period for maintenance of a deportation order. Appendix Returning Resident This is a new appendix being added as part of the simplification process, replacing paragraphs 18, 18A, 19, 19A and 20 of the immigration rules. Appendix English Language Six new routes have been added to the list which can meet the English language requirement through having a GCSE, A level, Scottish National Qualification at level 4 or 5 or Scottish Higher or Advanced Higher in English. The new routes are Appendix Representative of an Overseas Business, Appendix T2 Minister of Religion, Appendix UK Ancestry, Appendix Global Talent, Appendix Domestic Workers in a Private Household and Appendix Hong Kong British National (Overseas). Appendix Tuberculosis Provisions elsewhere in the rules around tuberculosis testing, including Appendix T, are being replaced with this new appendix. This is another part of the simplification of the rules exercise. Skilled workers Prison officers are being made eligible for this route and will be added to Appendix Skilled Occupations. Other changes Minor drafting changes to Appendix International Sportsperson, Appendix Government Authorised Exchange. Technical changes are being made to validity sections for Appendix Student, Appendix Child Student and Appendix Graduate. Appendix Finance is being amended to clarify that short term students (English language) can rely on funds in the account of their parent or legal guardian. Appendix Global Talent will have some minor changes made at the request of the endorsing bodies. The seasonal worker route has been amended to clarify the minimum 32 hours pay per week requirement for those working in horticulture and seasonal poultry workers.

Еще 7 клиентов получили одобрения их заявлений на этой неделе по следующим категориям: - UK Spouse Visa - Skilled Worker Visa - Student Visa - Innovator Founder Visa - Settlement Spouse - Settlement Skilled Worker - Private Life Route Как всегда, заявления рассмотрели быстро (1 день по всех вышеуказанным категориям кроме Innovator Founder Visa, которая была рассмотрена за 3 недели). Делюсь ежедневной статистикой заявлений клиентов нашего Legal Centre

Возможное дальнейшее продление статуса (BRP) по украинским схемам Собственно говоря, к этому все и идет: https://inews.co.uk/news/ministers-talks-extend-uk-ukrainian-visa-scheme-refugees-living-limbo-2563201 "It is expected that the scheme will be extended to allow Ukrainians to stay in the UK for longer, but the timescale is still being debated. Choices under consideration include whether to extend the scheme for one year, or for a further three."

30 August 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) >>> Adult Dependent Relatives (ADR) Visas have the highest refusal rate ? Between 2017 and 2020, 96% of applications were refused. See https://hansard.parliament.uk/commons/2021-11-03/debates/EAAE3C28-2875-45F2-8EC7-A77AF5266230/AdultDependentRelativeVisas

Еще одна семья получила студенческие визы для обучения в британском университете по программе магистра. Заявление не проходило гладко - Визовый Центр предъявил ряд, мягко говоря, необоснованных требований. Тем не менее - результат на лицо - визы выданы.

Добрый день. Да, возможно можете. Зависит от того, как Вы пришли к гражданству, что делали раньше, кто и как подавал Ваше заявление (была ли заполнена анкета правильно, были ли правильно подготовлены документы и т.п.) См. здесь как связаться со мной для детального обсуждения Вашего вопроса на online консультации: https://legalcentre.org/Konsultacija-s-Advokatom.html

Еще одна клиентка Legal Centre стала британской гражданкой. Заявление на гражданство одобрили за 4 месяца. Делюсь статистикой ежедневных одобрений заявлений клиентов.

Еще одна семья получили студенческие визы и приедет для обучения в Великобритании. Заявления рассмотрели и одобрили за 1 месяц. Делюсь статистикой ежедневных одобрений заявлений клиента нашего Legal Centre.

Еще один клиент получил Innovator Founder Endorsement Letter. Данный Endorsement был получен, как всегда, быстро. Делюсь статистикой ежедневных одобрений заявлений клиентов.

Еще одна клиентка стала британской гражданкой. Я помогал данной клиентке более 10 лет. Сначала была ее легализация, потом получение ПМЖ (ILR) и теперь - британское гражданство. Заявление на гражданство одобрили за 4 месяца. Делюсь статистикой ежедневных одобрений решений клиентов.

Сегодня клиенты получили одобрения из Home Office по следующим заявлениям: 1) Naturalization Application for the US citizen 2) Settlement (ILR) application for the Australian citizen 3) Switch from Ukrainian Scheme into the Skilled Worker visa for a Ukrainian citizen Первое заявление (гражданство) было одобрено за 3 месяца. Второе и третье заявления были одобрены за 1 день. Делюсь статистикой ежедневных одобрений заявлений клиентов.

18 August 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) >>> New immigration system: what you need to know: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=22176a4b-f86f-4c04-b856-06e4c2ed28c7&utm_content=immediately >>> 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: 307,300 Data is as of 15 August 2023 and comprised of: Ukraine Family Scheme: 101,500 Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme: 205,800 Total Ukraine Scheme visas issued to people: 237,800 Data is as of 15 August 2023 and comprised of: Ukraine Family Scheme visas: 69,800 Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme visas: 168,000 Total arrivals of Ukraine Scheme visa-holders in the UK: 184,400 Data is as of 14 August 2023 and comprised of: arrivals via Ukraine Family Scheme: 53,800 arrivals via Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme: 130,500

Сегодня. Заявление на ПМЖ (ILR) еще одной клиентки по категории "жена британца" было одобрено за 1 день. Точнее - за 3 часа. Клиенты даже не успели вернуться домой когда получили извещение из Home Office. Делюсь статистикой ежедневных одобрений заявлений клиентов нашего Legal Centre.

11 August 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) >>> Reminder on the Home Office and NHS Surcarge Fees increase From the Home Office Visa Fees We are increasing fees across a range of immigration and nationality routes, including for people coming here to live, work and study, at a time of record high migration numbers. Specifically, this means increasing the cost of most work and visit visas by 15% and increasing the cost of study visas, certificates of sponsorship, settlement, citizenship, wider entry clearance and leave to remain visas, and priority visas by at least 20%. We are also equalising costs for students and for those using a priority service so people pay the same whether they apply from within the UK or from outside the UK. It is the government’s policy that those who use and benefit most from the immigration system should contribute towards the cost of operating the system, reducing the burden on the UK taxpayer. We will lay Regulations in the Autumn when Parliament returns that will amend the fee levels. .... Immigration Health Surcharge Uplift We are increasing the rates of the Immigration Health Surcharge, which have remained unchanged for the last three years despite high inflation and wider pressures facing the system. It is right that people coming to the UK for more than six months, pay their fair share towards the NHS. Subject to final confirmation and the passage of the necessary legislation, the main rate will increase to £1,035, and the discounted rate for students, their dependents, those on Youth Mobility Schemes and under-18s will increase to £776. >>> Tripling of fines for those supporting illegal migrants: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/tripling-of-fines-for-those-supporting-illegal-migrants?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=3d71ce6a-9333-47a3-8708-486103f62739&utm_content=daily The civil penalty for employers, which was last increased in 2014, will be raised to up to £45,000 per illegal worker for a first breach from £15,000, and up to £60,000 for repeat breaches from £20,000. For landlords the fines will increase from £80 per lodger and £1,000 per occupier for a first breach to up to £5,000 per lodger and £10,000 per occupier. Repeat breaches will be up to £10,000 per lodger and £20,000 per occupier, up from £500 and £3,000 respectively. The higher penalties will come in at the start of 2024. >>> Graduate Route vs Marking Boycott - the Home Office's announcement From the Home Office: 1. UKVI will consider exercising discretion and will hold Graduate route applications made before the applicant’s results have been received, provided that the results are received within 8 weeks of the application being made. 2.Students who do not know when they will receive their results due to the boycott will be able to apply to extend their permission whilst they wait for their results. They will be exceptionally exempt from meeting the academic progression requirements. Sponsors should include a note on the Conformation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS)that the extension is due to the marking boycott. This a discretionary arrangement, and not a concessionary policy, and is being communicated in a way that is proportionate to the nature and type of the issue covered. We encourage the sector, including sponsors, to drive the dissemination of this flexibility, as the circumstances are the result of a dispute between institutions and their employees.

Сегодня. Еще одна клиентка нашего Legal Centre стала британской гражданкой (Skilled Worker Dependent - ILR - Naturalization). Заявление на гражданство одобрили за 3.5 месяца. Делюсь статистикой ежедневных одобрений заявлений.

Пока да. Но цены поднимутся на 15-20% как сказал Home Office.

1. Нет (т.к. у родителей нет Settled Status / ILR; это минимальное требование). 2. Не совсем. Как только Вы получите ILR, Вы можете зарегистрировать ребенка британским гражданином/гражданкой. Т.е. ребенок может раньше подать на гражданство, чем Вы (если Вы не замужем за гражданином UK).

В догонку к этому посту. Home Office работает по нашим заявлениям как часы. Подали заявление в прошлую субботу. Заявление одобрили в прошлое воскресенье. Новая BRP карточка пришла сегодня, в среду:

Сегодня. Статистика по срокам рассмотрения заявлений на натурализацию (гражданство). Тип заявления - AN (Naturalization) после 5-и лет на рабочей визе. Заявление одобрили за 4 месяца. Делюсь статистикой.

Еще один клиент перешел с визы Homes for Ukraine на британскую супружескую визу. Клиент сначала легализовался в Великобритании на основании украинской схемы. Заявление подавалось вне правил т.к. клиент на тот момент проживал в Великобритании без документов. Заявление на супружескую визу было подано в прошлую субботу и положительное решение пришло на следующий день, в воскресенье. Т.е. заявление было одобрено за 1 день. Делюсь статистикой ежедневных одобрений заявлений клиентов.

Очередной шокирующий случай обмана по украинской спонсорской схеме. Обратился гражданин Украины. Человек хотел приехать в Великобританию по одной из украинских схем. У него в Великобритании есть близкий родственник, кто сам живет по одной из украинских схем, и кто мог бы быть потенциальным спонсором в Великобритании. Но он не знал, что так можно было приехать. Человек видел объявление в интернете о том, что ему могут найти спонсора для приезда в Великобританию по т.н. схеме Homes for Ukraine. Заплатил деньги. Ему как бы нашли «спонсора». В один день человеку позвонили и сказали, что его заявление одобрили и что «агент» получил разрешение для въезда в Великобританию. Но «агент» письмо не ОТДАЛ. Агент сказал, что в Великобританию НУЖНО ВЪЕЗЖАТЬ ЧЕРЕЗ ИРЛАНДИЮ и там просто перейти границу. НИ В КОЕМ СЛУЧАЕ НЕ ВЪЕЗЖАТЬ ЧЕРЕЗ ГРАНИЦУ ВЕЛИКОБРИТАНИИ (понятно, т.к. обман сразу бы раскрылся). Человек прибыл в одну европейскую страну и попробовал сесть на самолет в Ирландию. Его не хотели сажать без письма из Home Office. Срочный звонок «агенту» и через несколько минут человек получил копию «письма» из Home Office о том, что он может въехать в Великобританию. Но человека предупредили, что после того, как он будет в Великобритании, у него будет другое письмо С ДРУГИМ НОМЕРОМ (то ест фактически «агент» признался, что документ фальшивый). В итоге человек приехал в Великобританию и его «записали на биометрику». Дали другое «письмо» из Home Office уже С ДРУГИМ номером. Когда прошло 4 месяца и не было ответа, человек смог-таки дозвониться до «агента» («агент» выходит на связь рас в месяц) и тот сказал что нужно «найти» какого-то «двоюродного родственники» и что они это сделают (!!!). К тому моменту у человека начались проблемы на работе – работодатель связался с Home Office и Home Office подтвердил, что человек НЕ ИМЕЕТ ПРАВА РАБОТЫ нет заявления на BRP скорее всего). Это далеко не первый случай, когда «агенты» с помощью обмана привозят граждан Украины в Великобританию, а потом практически бросают их на произвол и портят им иммиграционную историю. Помочь в таком случае очень сложно. Home Office знает о таком мошенничестве и, скорее всего, рано или поздно усложнит, или даже закроет украинские схемы как это было с другими схемами, где вскрылся обман и подлог.

ОЧЕНЬ СИЛЬНО ПОВЫШЕНА ПЛАНКА Т.Н. GOOD CHARACTER REQUIREMENT ДЛЯ НАТУРАЛИЗАЦИИ 02 August 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 Secretary cracks down on criminals receiving citizenship: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/home-secretary-cracks-down-on-criminals-receiving-citizenship?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=8cf93065-fd78-4767-85d9-1e34026804e1&utm_content=immediately Toughened-up good character rules will mean the criminality threshold for British citizenship is in line with the government’s Immigration Rules. At a glance: A person will normally be refused if they: •have received a custodial sentence of at least 12 months in the UK or overseas •have consecutive sentencestotalling at least 12 months in the UK or overseas •are a persistent offenderwho shows a particular disregard for the law •have committed an offence which has caused serious harm •have committed a sexual offence or their details are recorded by the police on a register A person must be refused if they have: •a custodial sentence of less than 12 months •a non-custodial sentence or out-of-court disposal recorded on their criminal record and you are not satisfied, on the balance of probabilities, that they are of good character. Custodial convictions When considering custodial convictions, it is the whole sentence imposed by the court that counts, not the time served by the person. Where they have received a single custodial sentence of 12 months or more, or consecutive sentences totalling 12 months or more, the application will normally be refused. Where the person has received custodial sentences of less than 12 months, you must consider whether they are of good character on the balance of probabilities. Suspended and concurrent or consecutive sentences A suspended prison sentence must be treated as a non-custodial sentence. The exception is where the suspended sentence is subsequently ‘activated’ -this means that the person re-offended or failed to comply with the conditions of that sentence. Persistent offenders All applications involving a persistent offender who show a particular disregard for the law,will normally be refused. A persistent offender is defined as a repeat offender who shows a pattern of offending over a period of time, demonstrating a particular disregard for the law. This can mean a series of offences committed in a fairly short timeframe or offences which escalate in seriousness over time, or a long history of minor offences for the same behaviour which demonstrate a clear disregard for the law. Deception in previous applications An application will normally be refused where there is evidence that a person has employed deception either: •during the citizenship application process •in a previous immigration application in the previous 10 years Immigration breaches An immigration breach is where a person has failed to comply with immigration requirements: - failing to comply with conditions attached to a grant of permission to enter or stay in the UK •accessing public funds when prohibited from doing so •failing to report without reasonable excuse, when required to do so•assisting illegal immigration •working in the UK without permission to do so (illegal working) •hiring illegal workers •failing to comply with the requirements of the Immigration (European Economic Area) Regulations 2016 (EEA Regulations 2016), as saved Failing to comply with immigration requirements within the 10 years before the date of decision will normally be a reason to refuse an application for British citizenship on the grounds of not meeting the good character requirement. Lawful residence An immigration breach relating to lawful residence includes: •overstaying •illegal entry •absconding •failing to comply with the requirements of the EEA egulations 2016, as saved Prior to 28 June 2022, immigration breaches in the 5-year period before a citizenship application were normally a reason for refusal of citizenship on the grounds of not meeting the lawful residence requirement set out in section 4 and section 6 (read with paragraphs 1 and 2 of Schedule 1) of the British Nationality Act (BNA) 1981. If the breach was in the 10-year period before a citizenship application, it was normally grounds for refusal of citizenship on the basis of not meeting the good character requirement. Schedule 1 of the Nationality and Borders Act 2022(NABA 2022) amended the requirements for naturalisation and registration for British citizenship under sections 4(2), 6(1) and 6(2) of the BNA 1981, so that a person can be treated as meeting the lawful residence requirement during the qualifying period without further enquiry where they hold indefinite leave to enter or remain in the UK. This change commenced on 28 June 2022. To align with changes to the qualifying period, immigration breaches relating to lawful residence may be disregarded when assessing good character during the 10-year period prior to the application where all of the following factors apply: - the person is applying for naturalisation as a British citizen, or registration as a British citizen under s.4(2), 6(1) or 6(2) of the BNA 1981 after 28 June 2022 •that person holds indefinite leave to enter or remain (ILE or ILR, also known as settlement) in the UK - no concerns (for example, regarding the person’s character) have arisen since the grant of settlement which might cast doubt on the decision Overstaying Where you are not disregarding immigration breaches relating to lawful residence, if a person has previously overstayed permission to enter or stay in the UK, it will normally be appropriate to refuse the application for citizenship, unless it is the sole adverse factor weighing against the person’s good character; and either: •the person’s application for leave to remain was made on or after 24 November 2016, and the application did not fall for refusal on the grounds of overstaying because an exception under paragraph 39Eof the Immigration Rules applied•the period without leave was not the fault of the applicant, for example where it arose from a Home Office decision to refuse which is subsequently withdrawn or quashed or which the courts have required the Home Office to reconsider. Illegal entry Where you are not disregarding immigration breaches relating to lawful residence, if a person has previously entered the UK illegally, it will normally be appropriate to refuse the application for citizenship if the illegal entry isconfirmed as having occurred during the preceding 10 years. If the date of entry cannot be confirmed, or if the person subsequently goes to ground, or absconds, the period of 10 years starts from the date on which the person last brought themselves to or came to the attention of the Home Office. Illegal working An application will normally be refused if, within the previous 10 years (before the date of decision), the person has worked in the UK when their conditions of leave prohibited employment. Fines >>> 5 year ban before one can apply for Naturalization

01 August 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) >>> Post-Brexit spouses aren’t protected by the Withdrawal Agreement, Court of Appeal confirms: https://caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ewca/civ/2023/921 If you married an EU national in the UK after 31 December 2020, you can’t get leave to remain under the EU Settlement Scheme unless you previously had or applied for an EEA residence card or family permit as their durable partner. That remains the case even if you would have got married sooner but for the impact of Covid-19. So held the Court of Appeal in Celik v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2023] EWCA Civ 921, agreeing with the Upper Tribunal’s decision last year.