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Похоже, это было самое быстрое одобрение клиентского заявление по категории "жена британца". Клиента не успела доехать до дома после сдачи биометрики когда она получила уведомление о том, что ее заявление на ПМЖ было одобрено. Делюсь статистикой ежедневных одобрений заявлений клиентов нашего Legal Centre.
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29 March 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) >>> UK Boarding Schools Get Confirmation on Visitor Visa Study: https://www.baisis.org.uk/uk-boarding-schools-get-confirmation-on-visitor-visa-study/ The UK’s Boarding Schools’ Association (BSA) has received confirmation that young learners will be able to study up to six months at independent schools on a visitor visa, clarifying recent conflicting advice from government
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28 March 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) >>> Implications of Roehrigj udgement Following the High Court judgment in the case of R (Roehrig) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2023] EWHC 31, the Home Office has amended their 'British citizenship: automatic acquisition' guidance: 'to reflect the fact that the policy for the acquisition of citizenship by individuals born in the UK between 1 January 1983 and 1 October 2000 inclusive to an EEA national parent HAS BEEN SUSPENDED whilst the Home Office assesses recently identified legal issues, and to confirm that if someone has already been recognised as a British citizen, for example, through the issue of a British citizen passport, we will continue to treat them as such.' >>> UKVCAS Flexible Day Appointment Pilot Launched on 27 March 2023 From Sopra Steria: 'We just wanted to inform you that our pilot for Flexible Day appointments launched on 27th March. Customers will be able to arrive at their appointment at any time during the site’s published opening and closing hours (excluding lunch closure times when applicable). This is just a pilot currently being offered at our Birmingham, Bedford Point Croydon, Glasgow and Manchester service points. Availability will also be limited. Details of available slots and pricing will be available to customers/members during the appointment booking process on the UKVCAS website.' >>> 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: 280,200 Data is as of 21 March 2023 and comprised of: Ukraine Family Scheme: 92,200 Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme: 188,000 Total Ukraine Scheme visas issued to people: 223,000 Data is as of 21 March 2023 and comprised of: Ukraine Family Scheme visas: 67,000 Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme visas: 156,000
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Еще один сложный случай успешно завершен. Клиентка получила ПМЖ по рабочей категории. Клиентке помогала другая фирма. Буквально за день до подачи на ILR эта фирма отказалась подавать заявление клиентки т.к. они посчитали что ей откажут. Клиентка обратилась в наш Legal Centre за помощью. Мне пришлось усиленно работать над этим заявлением, исправляя ошибки коллег. Результат ? ILR получен :-) Делюсь статистикой ежедневных одобрений заявлений клиентов нашего Legal Centre.
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Еще одно успешное заявление по переходу с одной визовой категории на другую. Клиентка училась в Великобритании по детской студенческой визе. С помощью нашего Legal Centre студентка перешла на зависимую визу от ее мамы, кто в свою очередь находится в Великобритании по супружеской визе как жена британского гражданина. Заявление одобрили за 24 часа по т.н. "Super Premium Service". Делюсь статистикой ежедневных одобрений заявлений клиентов.
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Еще один клиент успешно завершил свой иммиграционный путь в Великобритании и стал британским гражданином. Наш Legal Centre помогал клиенту на всех этапах его иммиграционного пути в Великобританию: первичный въезд в страну, продление визы, получение ПМЖ и вот наконец - получение гражданства. Делюсь статистикой ежедневных одобрений заявлений клиентов.
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Интересный случай когда у клиентки не хватало буквально несколько дней до получения ПМЖ. Эту проблему удалось обойти, используя принцип подачи "соединяющего" заявления (variation application). Т.е. было подано заявление на продление и, когда клиентка уже выполняла требования для получения ПМЖ - было подано новое заявление на ПМЖ. В результате заявление на ПМЖ одобрили за 1 день и Home Office так же вернул клиентке госпошлину за т.н. "соединяющее" заявление.
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20 March 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) >>> Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) Rules From the Home Office: One of the government’s priorities is securing the UK’s border and keeping our people safe by ensuring that everyone wishing to travel to the UK (except British and Irish citizens) has permission to do so in advance of travel. To fill the current gap in advance permissions the government is introducing an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme. The ETA Scheme will apply to those passengers visiting the UK or transiting the UK who do not need a visa for short stays. British and Irish citizens will not be required to obtain an ETA. These rules set out how the scheme will be administered. The rules make clear who is required to apply for and obtain an ETA prior to travelling to the United Kingdom; the form or manner in which an application for an ETA may be made, granted or refused and specify the conditions which must be met before an application for an ETA may be granted. The Rules also stipulate how long an ETA will be valid for, the conditions under which it may be varied or cancelled and any exceptions to the requirement to obtain one. As you may be aware, the UK and Ireland have been giving consideration to whether there is scope for a workable UK/Ireland data-sharing solution to determine whether a person is a lawful resident of Ireland and could therefore potentially be exempt from the ETA requirement. I am pleased to confirm that the Government will be exempting Third Country Nationals legally resident in Ireland from the requirement to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation when travelling to the UK on a journey within the Common Travel Area. In order to benefit from this exemption, if required by a UK immigration official, non-Irish residents of Ireland will need to present physical evidence which demonstrates that they are legally resident in Ireland, The Home Office will provide guidance in due course on acceptable evidence. The ETA scheme will be implemented in a phased manner, on a nationality basis, over the next two years. Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan, will be the first countries to benefit from the ETA scheme, allowing them to move to non-visa national status. The Home Office will provide further details about which countries will be next to benefit from the ETA scheme in due course. Information and guidance about the scheme can be found here: https://homeoffice.brandworkz.com/BMS/albums/?album=3058&lightboxAccessID=C31278D3-84AE-4022-B1D2FF02E57D1442 The Home Office has also produced a communications pack about the ETA Scheme containing: 1. Key messages 2. Stakeholder factsheet 3. Ireland and Northern Ireland stakeholder factsheet 4. Social media assets and supporting post copy 5. ‘What is an ETA?’ guidance video 6. ETA GOV.UK webpage The pack can be downloaded here: https://visas-immigration.service.gov.uk/expired/0609be84-26b6-4c12-b669-5094dc0d9a52 >>> Right to work checklist: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/right-to-work-checklist/employers-right-to-work-checklist-accessible-version The list for employers to check if their staff have the right to work in the UK has been updated to reflect the changes made on 28 February to the ‘Right to work checks: an employer’s guide’. >>> Ukraine Visa Schemes: visa current 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 >>> Sponsor a seasonal worker Guidance: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1142763/Sponsor-a-Seasonal-Worker-03-23_v1.0.pdf The Guidance for sponsors on sponsoring a seasonal worker has been updated with the following changes: • ‘a concession has been added which allows workers to re-enter the UK after 5 months of leaving. • new salary requirements which will come into effect from April have been noted. • other minor housekeeping changes’. This version of the guidance is valid from 9 March 2023.
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16 March 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) >>> Spring budget migration announcements:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/spring-budget-2023 Construction workers The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) review of the shortage occupation list will conclude later this year. An interim report on the construction and hospitality sector was published yesterday. The construction and hospitality sectors account for 6% and 7% of all workforce jobs respectively. Currently, 30% of all jobs in construction are also self-employed. Self-employed workers are not eligible for the Skilled Worker visa route. Five construction occupations be added to the shortage occupation list sometime before the summer parliamentary recess, which will allow sponsoring companies to pay workers in the roles 20% less than the mandatory minimum salary for sponsorship; £20,960 rather than £26,200. The roles are: -Bricklayers and masons -Roofers, roof tilers and slaters -Carpenters and joiners -Plasters and dryliners; and -Construction and building trades not elsewhere classified. But aside from a slightly lower application fee of £479, rather than £625 (or £719 if you are extending your visa from inside the UK), there is little additional benefit. Employers will still be subject to the Immigration Skills Charge (up to £1,000 per year). And there is no exemption from the English language requirement, which for many people is the real barrier to the visa, not the costs or salary. Ukraine Visa Scheme employment support There was also an announcement of an extension of the support provided to Ukrainians who arrived in the UK under the Ukraine Visa Schemes. £11.5 million will be provided for intensive English language courses and employment support for up to 10,000 people. The government say that “this new funding is expected to boost the number of Ukrainians entering the labour market for the first time, as well as helping those already employed into higher-skilled roles”. With past reputation in mind, it is unclear whether government departments are working together to effectively provide long-term support for Ukrainian nationals, with ongoing visa scheme support being announced in the future, or whether this is a short-term goal ahead of an election year. Given that Ukraine scheme visas last a maximum of three years and no clear indication about the future of the Ukrainian Schemes, many are only likely to be able to access fairly low-skill roles involving relatively short term employment. Employers are unlikely to invest in staff with the (currently) uncertain future. Some further clarification now would be useful both to Ukrainians and to employers. Business visitor visa The changes expected in autumn 2023 will include expanding the range of short-term business activities that can be carried out for periods of up to six months, as well as a review of permitted paid engagements. A wider range of activities linked to negotiations with trade partners will also be considered by the government in the coming months. The changes will also apply to non-visa national business visitors, such as those from the EU or America. As with all government announcements of this kind, one has to wait and see how they work in practice, and whether their implementation will be useful to those utilising these visa routes. One has to wait until at least the end of 2023 to see whether the number of construction workers choosing to apply for Skilled Worker visa’s increases with the addition of these roles to the Shortage Occupation List, though with the English language requirement still in place, it is likely that many will still find they cannot enter the trade as a sponsored worker. The changes to the business visitor visa parameters might be more immediately welcomed, as more people are having to battle with the visitor visa work limitations post-Brexit. The visitor visa rules remain up to broad interpretation for now, and we await to see how these will be amended in the autumn statement of changes to the immigration rules. 17 March 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) >>> Can a refugee switch into another visa type in-country ? The answer is "may be" on the bases of, for example, requirement for the so-called "UK Spouse Visa" (Appendix FM), namely: Immigration status requirements E-LTRP.2.1. The applicant must not be in the UK- (a) as a visitor; or (b) with valid leave granted for a period of 6 months or less, unless that leave is as a fiancé(e) or proposed civil partner, or was granted pending the outcome of family court or divorce proceedings E-LTRP.2.2. The applicant must not be in the UK – (a) on immigration bail, unless: (i) the Secretary of State is satisfied that the applicant arrived in the UK more than 6 months prior to the date of application; and (ii) paragraph EX.1. applies; or (b) in breach of immigration laws (except that, where paragraph 39E of these Rules applies, any current period of overstaying will be disregarded), unless paragraph EX.1. applies.
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14 March 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) >>> Border Force Strikes (15/16 March 2023): https://www.gov.uk/government/news/arrivals-to-the-uk-told-to-prepare-for-disruption-on-15-march?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=9c3d5901-87be-4b15-b952-983b231fa11b&utm_content=immediately Arrivals to the UK told to prepare for disruption on 15 March The UK government has undertaken extensive planning to minimise disruption, reduce queues and keep our border safe ahead of Border Force strike action. >>> Paying an NHS debt (9 March 2023) Guidance: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/paying-an-nhs-debt?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=3a79e09a-bcc6-4979-ad05-755d05022613&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: 275,200 Data is as of 7 March 2023 and comprised of: Ukraine Family Scheme: 89,300 Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme: 185,900 Total Ukraine Scheme visas issued to people: 221,200 Data is as of 7 March 2023 and comprised of: - Ukraine Family Scheme visas: 66,600 - Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme visas: 154,700 Total arrivals of Ukraine Scheme visa-holders in the UK: 165,700 Data is as of 6 March 2023 and comprised of: - arrivals via Ukraine Family Scheme: 48,600 - arrivals via Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme: 117,100
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Приветствую. Это опционально. Если не знаете - можете не указывать - система примет такую опцию.
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09 March 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 statement of changes to the Immigration Rules HC1160: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/statement-of-changes-to-the-immigration-rules-hc-1160-9-march-2023 The most significant changes are the addition of the Electronic Travel Authorisation scheme from 13 April 2023, and the introduction of the Innovator Founder route on 13 April 2023. The minimum salary requirement for worker routes has also increased from £25,600 to £26,200. Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme The rules are set out in Appendix Electronic Travel Authorisation. The scheme will apply to individuals who are visiting or transiting through the UK who do not currently need a visa for short stays, and will also include those using the Creative Worker route for a short stay in the UK. The scheme applies to nationals of Qatar from 15 November 2023. And to nationals from the following countries from 15 February 2024: Bahrain Jordan Kuwait Oman Saudi Arabia United Arab Emirates Apparently, more countries will be added to the scheme later. Residents of Ireland that do not need a visa will not need to apply for ETA to enter the UK. This is a really significant development and protects the Common Travel Area and the rights of non-visa nationals, particularly in the border communities in Ireland. It is unfortunate that there has, so far, been no positive comment on this from the Home Office. Applications will be made using the, not yet available, UK ETA app or online and decisions should be made within three working days. An ETA will be issued electronically, and linked to the individuals passport. There is not yet any information from the Home Office about what the cost of the application will be. The ETA will be valid for a period of two years, or until the expiry of the individuals passport. If an individual is refused, they will need to apply for a visitor or transit visa, or Temporary Work – Creative Worker visa in the alternative. Innovator Founder route The Innovator route, which was first launched in March 2019 was aimed at individuals seeking to establish a business in the UK which they could contribute significant funds too. It appeared that the Innovator route was not fit for purpose then, and the quarterly statistics released last month confirm this, with only 299 grants in 2022. There were also only 377 grants of Start-up visas for people seeking to establish businesses in the UK for the first time. The statement of changes rethinks the Innovator and Start-up routes, and replaces them with a new Innovator Founder route. The aim is to make the criteria currently applicable under the Innovator route more flexible so that those with a genuine proposal for an innovative business and who have sufficient funds to deliver it, are more readily available to enter the UK and establish this business. For example, there is no longer a £50,000 minimum funds requirement. And individuals will also be able to engage in employment outside the running of their business, unlike Innovator visa holders, provided that the secondary employment is in a skilled work of at leased RQF Level 3 (high school leaver and above). Extension applications will be possible under the Innovator Founder – Same Business criteria, where the applicant last had permission as an Innovator Founder or were on the Start-Up or Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur) routes. Settlement will be possible after spending three years continuously resident in the UK under the Innovator Founder route. As a result of these changes, the Start-up route will no longer be open to new applicants from 13 April 2023, except for where they are supported by endorsements that were issued before 13 April. With the introduction of a route that does not have a £50,000 funds requirement, it is no longer necessary to retain a separate route for entrepreneurs that do not have access to this level of funds. Salary changes Salary requirements for skilled workers have been updated and the minimum salary threshold for Skilled Worker visa’s is now £26,200. The statement also clarifies the minimum salary requirement for Global Business Mobility Senior and Specialist workers as £45,800. Other changes in the employment routes There are many other minor technical changes. These include jury service and attending court as a witness being added to the list of reasons where absences from employment are permitted for continuity of employment assessments, for example for settlement applications or curtailment of visas. As always, changes have been made to reflect relevant international and trade agreements. Nationals and permanent residents from Australia applying for the Global Business Mobility – Expansion Worker route will not need to show that they have worked for their overseas employer for the 12 months prior their application. And nationals from New Zealand are now able to apply for the Youth Mobility Scheme up to the age of 35, rather than 30, and the length of stay has been increased from two to three years. Evidential requirements have been clarified for the Global Talent route in Appendix Global Talent at APP GT16-26. And the settlement requirements have been updated to allow time spent as a Representative of an Overseas Business to be included as part of the three or five year continuous residence period. The annual start date for Poultry Workers in the Seasonal Worker route is amended from 18 October to 2 October each year. And the minimum guaranteed hours for those working in horticulture has also been set at 32 hours a week. Lawful and continuous residence Any permission to be in the UK that would usually be granted for 12 months or less, and where switching onto another route is generally not allowed from within the UK, do not count towards time lawfully and continuously resident in the UK: “(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 (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.” This re-enforces the expectation that an individual should leave the UK at the end of a short stay. Non-visa nationals who enter the UK through e-gates for more long term visas might also need to make sure that they enter on or after the date their visa is valid from, rather than entering as a visitor shortly before the start date on their visa, just because they can. However, an individual who has spent time on any of these short-term visas and is then granted permission to stay in the UK on another basis may be able to qualify for long residence, but they will need to wait longer. /I] Returning Residents The Returning Resident rules have been updated to allow someone whose indefinite leave to remain in the UK has lapsed, to make an application to resume their settlement even if they have subsequently returned to the UK as a visitor in the interim period. Individuals must still make their applications from outside the UK. EU Settlement Scheme Clarification has been given under the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) for durable partners at APP EU4: “(bb) the person: (aaa) was not resident in the UK and Islands as the durable partner of a relevant EEA citizen (where that relevant EEA citizen is their relevant sponsor) on a basis which met the entry for ‘family member of a relevant EEA citizen’ in this table, or, as the case may be, as the durable partner of the qualifying British citizen, at (in either case) any time before the specified date, unless (in the former case): -the reason why they were not so resident is that they did not hold a relevant document as the durable partner of that relevant EEA citizen for that period; and -they otherwise had a lawful basis of stay in the UK and Islands for that period; or (bbb) was resident in the UK and Islands before the specified date, and one of the events referred to in sub-paragraph (b)(i) or (b)(ii) of the entry for ‘continuous qualifying period’ in this table has occurred and after that event occurred they were not resident in the UK and Islands again before the specified date; or (ccc) was resident in the UK and Islands before the specified date, and the event referred to in sub paragraph (a) of the entry for ‘supervening event’ in this table has occurred and after that event occurred they were not resident in the UK and Islands again before the specified date,” And the current Zambrano concessions for primary carers of British citizens has also now been included in Appendix EU. Changes to Appendix AR (EU) confirm in AR(EU)1.2 that where a person is refused on both eligibility and suitability grounds, there is no right to administrative review, though there is a right of appeal against the refusal decision. And under paragraph 34X, an administrative review under Appendix AR (EU) will be withdrawn where another application is made under the EUSS, for an EUSS family permit, or as an S2 healthcare visitor or Service Provider from Switzerland. Simplification The rules for adult dependent relatives have been updated “to align with the wider approach to suitability and settlement under article 8 human rights routes”. Where an applicant for settlement under this route fails on criminality grounds but their removal would breach article 8 of the European Convention of Human Rights, they will need to complete a longer qualifying period in the alternative. The rules for deportation have also been changed in relation to the article 8 threshold, to correct inconsistencies and reflect recent judgments. Apparently to provide clarity regarding asylum interviews for unaccompanied children as the government work to clear the backlog of asylum applications, Part 11 of the rules has been updated at paragraphs 352 and 352ZA. The updates provide confirmation of when an asylum interview can be omitted for a child. And they clarify for decision makers that decisions for children can be made without an interview where there is enough information already to grant protection status. The ongoing simplification process also includes a complete overhaul and re-formatting of Appendix Family Reunion (Protection) and the introduction of Appendix Child joining a Non-Parent Relative (Protection), which replaces the provisions under paragraphs 219X to 219Y of Part 8 of the rules. Changes to Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme and employment requirements in work routes will come into effect on 12 April 2023. The new Innovator Founder route will come into effect on 13 April 2023.[
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Еще 2 клиента получили одобрения из заявлений. Вот так выглядят Email из Home Office о том, что заявления были одобрены. Категории заявлений: ПМЖ (ILR) по супружеской визе и по категории Global talent. Заявление одобрили, как всегда, за 1 день. Делюсь статистикой ежедневных одобрений заявлений клиентов нашего Legal Centre.