Chefs, sponsorship and UK visas – a recipe for disaster?
At Latitude we assist a mix of employers with corporate immigration matters; this includes civil penalties and illegal working, and…
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Best interests – is the UK Home Office letting children down?
It is a long-established principle in the UK and many other jurisdictions that the government should act in the best…
Entertainers and the UK visa system – who gets in, who gets paid, and why does the Home Office so often say no?
Visas for entertainers have filtered into mainstream press in the past few weeks. First there was news of performers at…
Sponsoring adult dependants: who is eligible to join a family member in the UK?
This weekend multiple media outlets have reported that Doria Ragland – mother of Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex –…
Switching Immigration Category While Present in the UK
Switching from one immigration category to another, from inside the UK, is not always straightforward. Many categories will have restrictions…
Knowledge of English and Life in the UK Requirements
All applicants for settlement (indefinite leave to remain) in the UK, and for naturalisation as British citizens, must satisfy requirements…
The EU settlement scheme: August 2018 pilot and beyond – The key details to know
The UK Government is piloting a new Appendix EU to the Immigration Rules. These rules will provide the basis on…
International Surrogacy – What You Need to Know
Travelling abroad to enter into a surrogacy agreement is becoming increasingly common, but it is as legally complex as it…
The FA’s policy on non EU football players and possible implications following Brexit
Virtually everybody has been following this World Cup. It’s caught the attention of people young and old, up and down…
A Ray of Light for Retained Rights
In a recent judgment, Baigazieva v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2018] EWCA Civ 1088 , the Court…
Securing settled status after Brexit – our 10 top tips
Today Home Office has announced details of the process to be followed by EEA nationals (and their family members) to…
It’s not all about 322(5) – the plight of the Tier 1 Entrepreneur
It’s not all about 322(5) UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI), the arm of government responsible for deciding immigration applications…
Want to make the UK your own Love Island? What happens when you give your heart to someone without status to live in the UK?
It’s summer: the sun is shining (sometimes, we are in Manchester after all), Love Island is back on our screens,…
An alternative look at the Royal wedding and UK immigration
With just a day to go until Prince Harry marries Meghan Markle, anticipation is high and immigration blogs about spouse…
Sponsored worker restrictions – why are so many employers being refused permission to employ new staff from overseas?
Employers who need to recruit overseas talent to fill skills gaps in their businesses find themselves limited by the monthly…
BBC drama Collateral puts the spotlight on immigration in the modern UK, but is it getting the facts right?
At the outset, I’ll be clear that I am enjoying Collateral. I think the acting is great – Carey Mulligan…
Update on Citizens’ rights following the conclusion of stage 1 Brexit negotiations
On 7 December the Government finally reached an agreement with the European Union to move past the initial stages of…
Changes to the Immigration Rules: Workers, entrepreneurs, family members and more
On 7 December 2017 a Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules was published outlining a number of amendments which will…
Latitude is 10!
This week we are celebrating a major milestone – turning 10! On 7th December 2007 Latitude Law opened its first…
New Hope in TOEIC English Test Cases
On 5 December the Court of Appeal issued its judgement in the joined cases of Ahsan and others v SSHD [2017]…
UK visas for partners and spouses – 7 things you should know before you apply
Individuals who are in a relationship with a British citizen (or with someone who holds indefinite leave to remain) can…
Case update: Recent court decisions affecting EU nationals
Recent weeks have seen three important court decisions concerning the rights of EU migrants; Khan v SSHD, which deals with…
Home Office publishes plans for EU application process post-Brexit – 6 things to know
As we move towards Brexit, the Home Office has started to take steps to confirm the ‘streamlined’ and ‘low cost’…
Comments on the Brexit day cut-off date by Gary McIndoe, managing director, Latitude Law
“The government’s seeming quiet acceptance of Brexit day (the day the UK formally leaves the UK) as the cut-off point…