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>>> Coronavirus (COVID-19): EU Settlement Scheme – guidance for applicants: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-eu-settlement-scheme-guidance-for-applicants?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-not Updated guidance to reflect the revised policy on coronavirus related absences under the EUSS. >>> EU Settlement Scheme caseworker guidance: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwiN5PfI66rxAhVSKBoKHZ_LCVAQFnoECAMQBQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.publishing.service.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fuploads%2Fsystem%2Fuploads%2Fattachment_data%2Ffile%2F992928%2Fcovid-19-caseworker-guidance-v1.0.pdf&usg=AOvVaw03MDooU3n31QQ_Usl6xmpy New EU Settlement Scheme: coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance. >>> Coronavirus (COVID-19): student sponsors, migrants and short-term students: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjTip3m66rxAhXxx4UKHSdqA64QFnoECAQQAw&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fpublications%2Fcoronavirus-covid-19-student-sponsors-migrants-and-short-term-students&usg=AOvVaw0lsN7awQlyVXFKk60CoP6x Updates to paragraphs 3.7, 3.9 and, 3.24.

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21 June 2021 – 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 Graduate route to open from 1 July 2021 The new Graduate route will open for applications on 1 July 2021. Eligible students holding a Tier 4 or Student visa valid on or after 1 July 2021 will have the opportunity apply to stay in the UK for 2 years (3 years for doctoral students) to work or seek employment. >>> Visa extensions for health workers during Covid The 12-month visa extensions for health workers which were introduced last year have now been extended for a further 6 months until 30 September 2021. This includes overseas recruits whose leave expires between 1 April 2021 and 30 September 2021. >>> Digital status guidance for those with EUSS status: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/view-and-prove-your-immigration-status-evisa/your-immigration-status-an-introduction-for-eu-eea-and-swiss-citizens-accessible-version View and prove your immigration status (eVisa) From 1 July 2021, EU, EEA and Swiss citizens and their family members granted status under the EU Settlement Scheme will need to evidence their rights in the UK with their immigration status (for example, their permission to work). EU, EEA and Swiss citizens who have applied for a UK visa (including permission to stay) using the ID Check app or by visiting a Visa Application Centre are also granted an immigration status. A new (eVisa) has been published. It explains how people can view and prove their immigration status, how to update their details, what they should expect when crossing the UK border and how to get help accessing their immigration status. Note the Home Office's statement about the need for EU citizens with ILR to have BRC cards: “Those with indefinite leave to enter or remain EU, EEA and Swiss citizens with indefinite leave to enter or remain will, from 1 July 2021, need to evidence their rights in the UK in the same way as non-EU, EEA and Swiss citizens. You can do this by relying on Home Office documentation such as an endorsement / vignette in your passport stating ‘indefinite leave to enter or remain’ or ‘no time limit’, or by producing a valid BRC/P. “ Did the Home Office really mean it ? If so, the Home Office will be swamped by the amount of BRC applications from the EU citizens. >>> EU Settlement Scheme closes on 30 June Information for employers on checking EU, EEA and Swiss citizens’ right to work from 1 July 2021 has been updated on GOV.UK. A person’s existing EU law rights will continue to be protected, pending the outcome of an application to the EUSS made by 30 June 2021. Complete online applications are generally decided within a week. 21 June 2021 – 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 you confirm whether applicants who were not exercising treaty rights before the end of the transition period would still be protected by Section 3c Leave (or the equivalent of 3c leave) while their EUSS application is pending? From the Home Office: "A The rights of those EU citizens and their family members who were lawfully resident at the end of the transition period and who, from 1 July 2021, have a pending application under the EUSS made by the deadline, or an appeal against the refusal of an application submitted by then, will be protected until it is finally determined. This is provided for by The Citizens’ Rights (Application Deadline and Temporary Protection) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020. As the EUSS does not verify exercise of Treaty rights, in practice all “in-time” applicants will be treated the same. This means an individual undergoing an eligibility check while the outcome of an application under the EUSS is pending, will be in the same position in respect of access to accommodation, work, benefits and services as they were before the grace period ended. Where needed, the Home Office will be able to confirm whether an application is pending. Where an in-time application to extend or vary leave is made under the EUSS (for example, an application to upgrade from pre-settled to settled status) and the application is not decided before the person’s existing leave expires, section 3C of the Immigration Act 1971 applies automatically and extends the person’s existing leave until the application is decided (or withdrawn)."

Интересный случай - заявление на ПМЖ (SETM). Appendix FM Partner Клиентка подала на ПМЖ (ILR) как жена британского гражданина и использовала сбережения в инвестиционной компании. Банковские выписки из инвестиционных компаний выглядят не как стандартные банковские выписки. Home Office запросил предоставить (несуществующие) "стандартные" банковские выписки. Пришлось объяснить сотруднику Home Office о его ошибке. Положительное решение пришло в тот же день после того, как я отправил детальный ответ по Email сотруднику Home Office.

Приятное окончание рабочей недели. Еще одной британской гражданкой стало больше в Великобритании :appl:

С прошлого года как минимум.

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Положительное решение по легализации гражданина Украины за 3 часа и 45 минут. Обратился клиент из Украины. Приехал в Великобританию несколько лет назад. Виза закончилась. Встретил гражданку Украины с ILR (ПМЖ). Родили ребенка - ребенок сразу гражданин Британии по закону. Пара не расписана. Я подготовил легализацию этого клиента на основании наличия британского ребенка. Во время подачи заявления была опция рассмотрения за 1 день в личном визите в Home Office (NB: Это - особый тип заявления). Клиент пришел в Home Office в Croydon в 11.30 утра, и в районе 15.00 уже было положительное решение. Делюсь информацией. А вот как выглядит и само письмо-решение.

Продолжается "прибалтийская неделя". Сегодня еще один клиент из Эстонии стал британским гражданином. Заявление рассмотрели за 2 месяца. Обратите внимание на (уже стандартно) унифицированное решение-приглашение на церемонию, которе приходит по Email:

Вот как сейчас выглядит решение/приглашение Home Office по получению гражданства для ребенка (NB: Похоже, по почте приглашения уже не будут высылаться). Заявление MN1, ребенок - гражданин Латвии:

Обратите внимание, что по категории Adult Dependent Relatives - теперь спонсировать родителей/родственников для переезда в UK могут и лица без ILR/гражданства. Цитата: "For those ADRs whose sponsor is not yet settled or a British citizen (and who instead has limited leave to remain as a refugee, person with humanitarian protection or under Appendix EU, in accordance with paragraph GEN.1.3.(d)) the ADR may be granted limited leave in line with their sponsor and once their sponsor has made an application for ILR the ADR is also able to apply in line." Первоисточник: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwif_ZSH1pLxAhWy5eAKHUoMBEcQFjAAegQIAhAD&url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.publishing.service.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fuploads%2Fsystem%2Fuploads%2Fattachment_data%2Ffile%2F948056%2Fadult-dependent-relatives-v1.0ext.pdf&usg=AOvVaw3B8RNt9lfDUvl25AoBItbV * Статус на основании Appendix EU - это EU Pre-Settled Status или EU Settled Status. :appl:

Очередной пример моей помощи коллегам на англоговорящем форуме для иммиграционных юристов: 1. 2. 3. 4.

11 June 2021 – 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 I enter the UK (as a US, Canadian or Australian citizen) before my Entry Clearance (Skilled Worker etc) visa validity date ? The answer is probably "Not recommended", because under the Section 30C (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/immigration-rules/immigration-rules-part-1-leave-to-enter-or-stay-in-the-uk#pt1entryclearance): "An Immigration Officer may cancel an entry clearance which is capable of having effect as leave to enter if the holder arrives in the United Kingdom before the day on which the entry clearance becomes effective or if the holder seeks to enter the United Kingdom for a purpose other than the purpose specified in the entry clearance." >>> You can now get an EU Settlement Scheme application form by email From the Home Office: "With effect from Wednesday 9th June 2021 it is now possible to request paper application forms from the SRC [Settlement Resolution Centre] to be sent via email, this will hopefully speed up the process. In addition to this, if required, it is also possible to submit a paper form via email, although this needs to be specifically requested when requesting the paper application. Any bulk requests (no more than 10 per sheet) should be sent using the attached spreadsheet [here] with all required columns completed to EUSSGrants@homeoffice.gov.uk." >>> High Court finds the EU Settlement Scheme rules for Zambrano carers unlawful: https://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWHC/Admin/2021/1535.html In a welcome judgment handed down a few days ago, R (Akinsanya) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2021] EWHC 1535 (Admin), Mr Justice Mostyn found in no uncertain terms that Zambrano carers do not lose their EU law right to reside just because they have permission to remain granted under a route other than Appendix EU of the Immigration Rules. Up to now, the Home Office had been refusing to grant Appendix EU status to Zambrano carers who already had some kind of permission to remain (typically as a parent under Appendix FM)

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Интересное заявление. Клиентка из Грузии. Продление визы матери британского ребенка старше 18 лет, по категории 5-Year route to Settlement. Заявление рассмотрели всего за несколько часов - подавали по Super Priority Service.

10 June 2021 – 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 you get compensation if an immigration officer acts unlawfully? See https://www.bailii.org/scot/cases/ScotSAC/Civ/2021/15.html This is the question addressed by Scotland’s Sheriff Appeal Court in Galbraith Trawlers Limited v Advocate General for Scotland [2021] SAC (Civ) 15. In short, the answer to the question posed above – does the Home Office need to pay damages when an immigration officer acts unlawfully? – is, in this context, yes. This doesn’t mean that damages can be claimed following every successful judicial review of a Home Office decision. The answer would be different if there was no analogous tort/delict. It would depend on what the unlawful act actually was. In this case it was detention of vessels, which is a recognised delict, and therefore gives rise to liability. >>> Rehabilitative work in the community no barrier to deportation: https://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWCA/Civ/2021/788.html In Jallow v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2021] EWCA Civ 788 the Court of Appeal looked at the weight that should be given to the rehabilitation of a foreign national offender in their appeal against deportation. Not a great deal, concluded Lord Justice Lewis, giving the unanimous judgment of the court.

Из недавнего. Клиентка хотела подать заявление на продление супружеской визы. Она полагалась только на информацию из анкеты и хотела использовать тест уровня A1 по английскому языку, как того требовала анкета Home Office. В последний момент попросила проверить ее заявление и сопутствующие документы (услуга проверки заявлений: https://legalcentre.org/proverka-zayavleniy.html) Я объяснил ей ситуацию и подсказал ей правильный тест по английскому языку, и так же дал рекомендации по другим документам. Теперь она сдаст правильный тест. А вот как выглядит неправильная информация (в контексте продления заявления по категории Appendix FM Partner ("виза жены") в анкете FLR(M) Home Office:

Приветствую, Почти все клиенты, чья заявления я подавал по этой категории (замена BRC), получали решение за 2 месяца. Несколько человек ждали чуть меньше. А так - стандарт "6 месяцев".

09 June 2021 – 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) >>> May a marriage by proxy be acceptable by the Home Office ? The answer is "Potentially", according to the following UK case-law: https://www.bailii.org/uk/cases/UKAITUR/2018/HU135212016.html

08 June 2021 – 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 Business Helpdesk clarification on the Garden Leave From the UK BA: "Q: If an individual is to be placed on Garden leave, how do we make such an update on the SMS (there is no category for such a change)? A: As there is no specific option for this, please choose any option and then clarify in the free text box. Q: Please confirm that the individuals leave will not be curtailed, as they will still be in receipt of a salary whilst on Garden leave? A: Providing that the sponsor does not report that they are no longer sponsoring the worker, then curtailment should not happen. Q: Please confirm if the individual will be able to receive a reduced salary whilst on Garden leave? A: This would only be permitted if it meets the exceptions shown in the Sponsor Guidance-Please see Paragraph S4:16 Part 2: Sponsor a worker – general information (publishing.service.gov.uk) Business Helpdesk Cross-Cutting Operations (CCO) UK Visas & Immigration Home Office" >>> Game-changer for Sri Lankan Tamil activists seeking asylum in the UK: https://www.bailii.org/uk/cases/UKUT/IAC/2021/130.html The new Sri Lanka country guidance judgment in KK and RS (Sur place activities, risk) Sri Lanka (CG) [2021] UKUT 130 (IAC) “clarifies and supplements” the previous decision in GJ and others [2013] UKUT 319 (IAC) “with particular reference to sur place activities”. GJ was a complicated and often seemingly contradictory decision with a headnote that led many asylum claims from Tamil activists to fail. KK and RS changes all that.

Вот как выглядит решение Home Office о выдаче спонсорской лицензии британскому работодателю для приема на работу иностранных рабочих. Заявление рассмотрели и одобрили за 5 недель. В данном случае работодатель обратился ко мне (Legal Centre) для получения спонсорской лицензии (A rated) чтобы пригласить на работу гражданку Украины с семьей.

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07 June 2021 – 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) >>> Coronovirus and the UK Immigration: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/coronavirus-covid-19-immigration-and-borders - Visitors no longer can switch in-country into a Student Visa route - People stuck outside of the UK: Those who already had indefinite leave to remain but have now been outside the UK so long that it has lapsed will have to apply for a returning residents visa and pay the usual fee, but have most of it refunded. >>> Long residence Guidance: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwikj7mklIXxAhVSzBoKHZjKAjcQFjAAegQIAxAD&url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.publishing.service.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fuploads%2Fsystem%2Fuploads%2Fattachment_data%2Ffile%2F988907%2Flong-residence-v17.0-gov-uk.pdf&usg=AOvVaw3k7nRt465YU2VWvE2pARIq Updated immigration staff guidance on how to consider applications from people applying on the basis of long residence in the UK. >>> Prove your English language abilities with a secure English language test (SELT): https://www.gov.uk/guidance/prove-your-english-language-abilities-with-a-secure-english-language-test-selt?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications&utm_source=78332b98-c237-43c3-bc91-1c8eef07ef41&utm_content=immediately Updated Guidance

>>> Coronovirus and the UK Immigration: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/coronavirus-covid-19-immigration-and-borders - Visitors no longer can switch in-country into a Student Visa route - People stuck outside of the UK: Those who already had indefinite leave to remain but have now been outside the UK so long that it has lapsed will have to apply for a returning residents visa and pay the usual fee, but have most of it refunded.

Все что нужно знать об отношении Home Office к гражданам EU и членам их семей. Например, "простое" руководство по категории EU Settlemente Scheme сейчас уже имеет 204 страницы. Большинство клиентов, с кем я работаю по этой категории, даже не пытаются осилить это постоянно изменяющееся (NB И это только по одной категории; таких руководств существуют сотни по всем остальным британским иммиграционным категориям) руководство. Скажу честно, даже мне иногда приходится задумываться над той или иной трактовкой пункта этого или подобного руководства. Когда-то давным-давно, в начале 90-х, когда я впервые столкнулся с иммиграционной системой Великобритании, т.н. Guidance был всего 2 страницы и был включен в анкету примерно в 8 страниц. Для сравнения. Одна их последних бумажных анкет для граждан EU и членов их семей перед Brexit имела "всего" 140 (!) страницы.