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UK & EEA Immigration Law digest, end of March 2016 Recent case-law: •PD and Others (Article 8 – conjoined family claims) Sri Lanka [2016] UKUT 00108 (IAC) In considering the conjoined Article 8 ECHR claims of multiple family members decision-makers should first apply the Immigration Rules to each individual applicant and, if appropriate, then consider Article 8 outside the Rules. This exercise will typically entail the consideration and determination of all claims jointly, so as to ensure that all material facts and considerations are taken into account in each case. •A new set of Immigration Rules has been laid in Statement of Changes HC877. The changes take effect on 6 April 2016. Explanatory notes and full rules can be found here: <noindex>https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/syste..._Accessible.pdf</noindex> Some important points: 1.Those with a “litigation debt” to the Home Office (i.e. who were ordered to pay costs and who have not, including all those issued with unlawful costs orders by the Upper Tribunal will be refused further UK visas. 2.Decrease in the threshold for NHS debt being a bar to re-entry from £1000 to £500 3.Making it even harder for the self-employed to produce the necessary evidence under Appendix FM-SE 4.Changes to the overseas domestic worker rules in line with recent review and response, which I will cover next week in a full blog post 5.Further tightening of the Tier 4 student rules 6.Tweaks to the Administrative Review process 7.Widening of the circumstances in which Appendix FM applications can be refused due to previous alleged poor conduct Some highlights on the above: Changes across Tier 1 changes from April 2016 A minor change is being made regarding UK accounting bodies, whose evidence is accepted in various Tier 1 categories, to require confirmation that they hold the relevant licence to practise or a practising certificate. Tier 1 Entrepreneur changes from 06 April 2016 The Immigration Rules on indefinite leave to remain (ILR) are being clarified so that applicants applying under the accelerated provision are able to appropriately demonstrate that: •they have registered their business within six months of their specified date; and •their business, if it was being taken over, has resulted in a net increase of at least £5 million (should they be applying for accelerated ILR on this basis). •Changes relation to self-employed sponsor under Appendix FM (Family and Private Life) •Clarifying that where the applicant or sponsor relies on income from self-employment, or as a director of a specified limited company, all the income relied on by the couple must relate to the same financial year(s). Tier 4 changes from 06 April 2016 •An amendment is being made to make clear that Tier 4 (General) students may not extend their leave in the UK in order to study a course at a lower level than the previous course for which they were granted Tier 4 leave and the course must be at or above degree level. These students must be progressing academically, unless they are taking a course at the same level as their previous course and their Higher Education Institution sponsor confirms that the course is related to the previous course for which the applicant was granted leave as a Tier 4 (General) Student, or the previous course and the new course in combination support the applicant’s genuine career aspirations. A further change is being made to tighten the circumstances in which a Tier 4 (General) student, who has previously studied in the UK, can switch courses without obtaining a new visa. •Amendments are being made to the rules relating to the time limits under Tier 4 (General). A clarification has been added to specify that for the purposes of calculating how much time has been spent contributing to the time limits, the period of leave granted, and the level of course for which the leave was granted, will be counted, rather than (if different) periods and courses actually studied. Time spent under the age of eighteen will no longer be excluded. This will mean that all time granted for study in the UK under Tier 4 (General) will be included when calculating the maximum length of time that may be spent under the route. •A provision is being added to allow third country nationals applying under Tier 4 (General) to study a short-term study abroad programme in the UK as part of their bachelor’s or master’s degree at an overseas higher education institution in the USA to be exempt from the English language requirements in Tier 4. This change allows USA universities to assess the student’s level of English language in the same way that UK higher education institutions are permitted to. •An amendment is being made to reduce the maintenance requirements for those applying for leave to remain under Tier 4 as a student union sabbatical officer or postgraduate doctor or dentist on a recognised Foundation Programme. These students are applying for a salaried position, which will contribute to their ability to support themselves financially. These students will be required to show funds for their living costs for each month of their course up to a maximum of two months, bringing them in line with Doctorate Extension Scheme students, who can also work full-time. •Under current Tier 4 rules, students are not permitted to be self employed, which is defined as being registered as self-employed with HM Revenue & Customs, or being employed by a company of which the applicant is a controlling shareholder. This allows students to set up businesses, provided they are not the controlling shareholder. We are tightening the definition of self employment to prevent this, in order to reflect the policy intention that the Tier 4 visa route is for students to come to the UK to study, not to take employment. Work is allowed so that a student can supplement their income whilst studying in the UK, not to set up businesses. •Tier 4 students are permitted to study at independent schools and sixth form colleges. Where such an institution with a Tier 4 sponsor licence becomes an academy or a school maintained by a local authority, it is not permitted to sponsor any new students under Tier 4. An amendment is being made to the rules to clarify that Tier 4 students who are sponsored by such an institution at the time of the conversion may continue to study there until they complete their current course of study. A definition of ‘school maintained by a local authority’ is also being added.

Приветствую, Итак: Здравствуйте! Собираемся подавать мужу на Permanent. Так вот появилось несколько вопросов: 1. Может ли он подать на визу и уехать на пару недель к себе в Литву? Не повлияет ли его отъезд как-то на визу? - Муж из EU ? Тогда он может подать ID карту, а уехать с паспортом. 2. В анкете надо написать даты его отъездов-въездов. Он использует все время ID, соответственно, информации нет. Как выкрутиться из этой ситуации? - Указать примерное количество отсутствий. В одном из заявлений клиен так и написал : holiday, 3-4 times a year, 2 week. 3. Повлияет ли как-то, когда я уже буду подавать на Permanent( это будет нескоро) то, что будут оформлены Child benefit and Child Tax? Оформлены будут на мужа. Просто где-то читала, что и на меня повлияет. Надеюсь, ошибаюсь. - Если benefit получен без обмана - все будет хорошо

Приветствую, Из последних 10-12 завлений клиентов, что я подавал в этом году, средний срок рассмотрения был 3.5 месяца. Я оригиналы паспортов в UK BA не отправляю. Как адвокат, я имею право заверять копии документов (паспорта, BRP и т.п.), поэтому с заявлениями клиентов я подаю заверенные копии.

Не нужно, в принципе. У меня когда-то был разговор на конференции с коллегой из EURO department UK BA. Она сказала, что в принципе, можно не менять, если это лично заявителю не доставляет неудобств. Для UK BA такой человек остается таким же человеком. Изменение фамилии не влияет на иммиграционный статус.

Приветствую, По текущим правилам, т.е. в Вашем понимании - "по новым правилам". Если Вы заполняли анкету, где был вопрос о биометрике и Вы подписали секцию на сдачу биометрики...сдачу биометрики не миновать.

Гостевая виза, гражданка Украины (ранее делай ей визу на 6 месяцев). В этот раз подавали на 2-х летнюю визу. Рассмотрели за 10 дней. Завтра приедет к дочери, внучке и зятю :-)

Кто визу на руки получил уже из предыдущего сообщения :-)

Приветствую, Каждый второй мой клиент этот вопрос задает мне. Ответ прос: Вам ничего никуда не нужно посылать. Ждите т.н. Certificate of Application из UK BA.

Вот E-mail: NWEUROCOARequests@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk

Поздравляю :-)

Вы можете связаться с Визовым Центром, где Вы подавали заявление.

Наличие более одного гражданства - это хорошо, это не проблема и т.п. Похоже, Вы чувствуете какую-то вину, что ли ? Ничего объяснять (зачем ?) не нужно. Просто укажите то, что спрашивается в анкете. У многих в этой стране по нескольку гражданств. У моей одно клиентки было 5 гражданств (CAN, ISR, RUS, AUS, UK).

Обычно в течение 2-4 недель, в среднем через 3 недели. Если не приходит - см. мой ответ ранее насчет E-mail UK BA, куда нужно посылать запрос для повторной выдачи CoA.

Если не будете покидать UK - проблем не должно быть. У меня на руках письмо из UK BA, где так и написано (в отношении non-EEA): "...если Ваш клиент покинет UK....то клиенту... нужно будет подавать занова на Entry Clearance". Письмо было получено пару недель тому назад, когда запрашивал паспорт EU спонсора. Похоже, что письмо-клише.

Однозначно указывать. Не укажите = обман - мало не покажется. P.S. У моей старшей дочери 3 гражданства (по мере получения): EST-GBR-UA.

March 2016 Immigration Law updates >EU Referendum: analysis of the UK's new EU Settlement: <noindex>http://researchbriefings.parliament.uk/Res...ummary/CBP-7524</noindex> >Youssef (Refugee Convention – Article 1F©) [2016] UKUT 00137 (IAC) For a person to be excluded from refugee protection under Article 1F© of the Refugee Convention on the basis that they knowingly incited and encouraged acts contrary to the purposes and principles of the United Nations it is not necessary to show that such acts have actually been committed or attempted. > Rajendran (s117B – family life) [2016] UKUT 00138 (IAC) 1. That “precariousness” is a criterion of relevance to family life as well as private life cases is an established part of Article 8 jurisprudence: see e.g. R (Nagre) v SSHD [2013] EWHC 720 (Admin) and Jeunesse v Netherlands, app.no.12738/10 (GC). 2. The “little weight” provisions of s.117B(4)(a) and (5) of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 are confined to “private life” established by a person at a time when their immigration status is unlawful or precarious. However, this does not mean that when answering the “public interest question” posed by s117A(2)-(3) a court or tribunal should disregard “precarious family life” criteria set out in established Article 8 jurisprudence. Given that ss.117A-D considerations are not exhaustive, in certain cases it may be an error of law for a court or tribunal to disregard relevant public interest considerations. > R (on the application of Dulagan) v Secretary of State for the Home Department IJR [2016] UKUT 00136 (IAC) Judgment of McGeachy, J dismissing an application for judicial review of a decision to refuse leave to remain under article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights. The applicant had married a British Citizen whilst an overstayer in the UK. Though she had attempted to make an application outside the rules while a Tier 4 student, this was rejected for non-payment of a fee as was a subsequent application. The Court held that: 1.There was no evidence of insurmountable obstacles to family life continuing in the applicant’s country of origin; 2.Overstaying is a factor that can be taken into account in the assessment of proportionality; There was no merit in the argument concerning the historic injustice of the earlier applications not succeeded. Following TN (Afghanistan), this does not weigh heavily in the consideration of article 8 ECHR rights and the applicant did not exercise her alternative remedy when the applications were refused; 3.The applicant’s pregnancy was not known to the Secretary of State at the time of the decision and cannot be taken into account, even though the child would be British; 4.There was no merit in arguments based on Chikwamba as it was not the case that the application under paragraph EX.1.( of the Immigration Rules could with certainty succeed. The specified documents had not been submitted and there was nothing to indicate that there would be undue hardship for the applicant or her spouse should an application be made from outside the UK. 5.The Court concluded that the Secretary of State had dealt adequately with all relevant matters and that there were no exceptional factors in this case which would mean that it would have been appropriate to grant leave to remain outside the Rules.

Statement of changes to the Immigration Rules: HC877, 11 March 2016: <noindex>https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/...7-11-march-2016</noindex> Briefly, it does not implement major changes to Tier 2. Allows domestic workers to change employer within the currency of six month visa and allows those with a conclusive grounds decision that they are trafficked or enslaved to apply for leave to remain for up to two years. Tier 4: time spent in the UK with leave under Tier 4 under the age of 18 will henceforth count toward calculation of the maximum period you can spend in the UK under Tier 4. A new general ground of refusal, that client owes a litigation debt to the Home Office, costs ordered against the client in favour of the Home Office which they have failed to pay.

The UK BA Points Based Calculator <noindex>https://www.points.homeoffice.gov.uk/gui-mi...ssessment.faces</noindex> will not be available from 06-04-2016 The calculator was originally developed to assist those applying through the points based system (Tiers 1, 2, 4 and 5). However, the Immigration Rules and the way in which applications are made have evolved significantly over recent years. This means that the calculator is no longer cost-effective to manage and maintain. The calculator helps applicants assess whether they may be eligible to work or study in the UK under the points-based system. It also indicates whether an overseas qualification meets the academic and English language requirements, within the Immigration Rules. From the above date, applicants requiring guidance on whether they are eligible should assess their circumstances against the criteria on the UKVI website at www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration. Those submitting an application on or after 6 April 2016, who wish to use an overseas qualification to support their immigration application, will need to obtain a statement from UK National Recognition Information Centre (UK NARIC). Applicants will need to contact and pay UK NARIC directly for this. For further details visit www.naric.org.uk/visasandnationality

Довольно интересная статья коллеги, возможно, кому-то пригодится. Pursuing compensation from the Home Office: <noindex>https://www.freemovement.org.uk/pursuing-co...he-home-office/</noindex>

В этом году как минимум раз 8-9 послыла запросы на возврат паспортов спонсоров клиентов по зявлениями EEAFM, EEAPR. Паспорта приходили в тесчение 5-9 дней.

UK не в шенгене, т.е. приехать такой человек в UK по такой карте не сможет.

Когда последний раз сдавали. Можно приблизительно дату написать.