A leading business lobbyist has warned the government of the impact of negative rhetoric when speaking about foreign workers. Speaking at a recent conference on foreign labour following Brexit, Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chamber of Commerce called … Continue reading
Starting in January of 2018, banks are to carry out checks on 70 million bank accounts in an effort to uncover illegal immigrants living in the UK. This will be the biggest extension of plans to create a “hostile environment” … Continue reading
When individuals submit their uk visa application to the Home Office, one of the most frustrating parts is the waiting time. A quick search online for the processing times for your particular visa will bring back very frustrating search results. … Continue reading
Controversy sparked this week following the leaked immigration plans from the Home Office that mentioned possible changes for EU citizens in an 82-page document. In a response to the uproar, the Home Office has taken steps in an attempt to … Continue reading
Following outrage earlier this year when the Home Office revealed plans to charge visa applicants to contact their support service, there has been fresh criticism directed at application fees. reported this week that the Home Office is making profits of … Continue reading
As Britain heads towards the EU exit, the government’s decision to put a stop to European law could put future immigration cases at risk. The Home Office document leaked this week detailed the Conservative government’s intention to bring all immigration … Continue reading
A Brexit document leaked last week gave concise insights into what the government is proposing in negotiations. The 80-page document leaked to the Guardian showed that Theresa May’s government has plans to curb EU immigration significantly. As we knew from … Continue reading
The Home Office has come under fire after it was revealed that sensitive data acquired from several key homeless charities in London has been used to identify and deport EU nationals sleeping rough. According to a report in the Observer, … Continue reading
It has recently come to light that the Home Office has mistakenly sent approximately 100 letters to individuals informing them that they are liable for deportation and detention. In an exclusive in the Independent, it was revealed that the letters … Continue reading
Every year, more than 16 million non-European passengers arrive in the UK and are required to fill out a landing card. This card has been in use since 1971 and it used to gather information about the passengers and their … Continue reading
Although we have had some respite from the Brexit chatter in recent weeks while MPs take their annual Summer recess, this hasn’t put an end to the discussion, or the surveys. The latest survey, this time published by the international … Continue reading
A Supreme Court ruling extends the requirements for visa sponsorship. The Home Office will now consider ‘Specific Circumstances’ for those unable to meet the Minimum Income Requirement for sponsoring family members outside the EEA in a new amendment to be … Continue reading
The Brexit negotiations have grown increasingly sour over the past few weeks. After failing to reach an agreement on the rights of EU citizens living in the UK in exchange for UK citizens living throughout Europe being given a similar … Continue reading
According to a new poll, there is growing support for a second Brexit referendum. The poll asked if the British public should be allowed to vote on whether the UK leaves the EU once the outcome of the negotiations has … Continue reading
The government’s pledge to provide assistance to 20,000 people fleeing the conflict in Syria by 2020 has been criticised for several reasons. While some argue that not enough has been done in comparison to countries like Germany where 890,000 Syrian … Continue reading
UK and EU negotiators haven’t yet reached a deal on how immigration will be handled post-Brexit, but British businesses are already calling for fewer visa restrictions on highly skilled workers. London First, a business group based in the capital were … Continue reading
After months of confusion for the 3 million EU citizens living in the UK, the government has finally provided an outline of what will happen to their rights after the UK leaves the EU. The policy paper was published yesterday … Continue reading
A controversial immigration policy that led to the deportation of 1,175 individuals has been ruled unlawful by the Supreme Court. As part of the Immigration Act 2014, the then Home Secretary Theresa May introduced the “deport first, appeal later” policy … Continue reading
According to a survey from the Resolution Foundation, almost half of British businesses have not made arrangements in order to deal with a change in immigration policy following Brexit. When Britain leaves the EU, it is expected that some changes … Continue reading
The cost of applying for a visa in the UK is already very high, and other economic factors such as the spousal visa income threshold mean that some individuals will be unable to apply for the right to live and … Continue reading
According to the leaked Labour manifesto, the party would scrap the controversial minimum income threshold for British citizens hoping to bring their foreign partners to the UK. Although not mentioned as clearly in the final manifesto, there is a reference … Continue reading
The EU’s leading negotiator has confirmed that the EU member states have now agreed on the negotiating terms. A proposed date for the start of the negotiations has also been decided. Eleven days after the general election, the country’s new … Continue reading
For the 16 million people who voted remain in the 2016 referendum, the prospect of leaving the EU in the next two years is daunting. At the moment, British citizens are able to live, work and travel anywhere in Europe, … Continue reading
With the fate of EU nationals living in the UK still unknown, and Brits abroad facing a similar situation, many people are left wondering what their next steps should be. For EEA citizens living in the UK, there is the … Continue reading
A new report published by the Institute for Government (IfG) has revealed that the post-Brexit immigration system won’t be ready for the 2019 deadline. This means that we can expect to see freedom of movement for EU and EEA nationals … Continue reading
A new report from the Commons education committee has highlighted how 32,000 university staff are currently waiting to hear if their right to stay in the UK after Brexit will be granted. The government has been urged to act swiftly … Continue reading
For any Irish citizens hoping to renew their passports before the holiday season, they may be in for a bit of a wait. In the first quarter of 2017, there has been a 68% increase in Irish passport applications from … Continue reading
For EU Nationals living in the UK, the triggering of Article 50 was a potentially life-changing event. The Home Office has since published guidance for EU nationals concerned about their position in the UK following the start of the Brexit … Continue reading
For anyone hoping that Brexit would bring an immediate end to free movement, the news that Theresa May is considering extending free movement for a period after the talks come to a close in March 2019 may come as a … Continue reading
Following the triggering of Article 50 on Wednesday, the British Medical Association has urged the government to grant EU doctors living in the UK permanent residence. This would help to ease pressure on the NHS, as there are currently 10,000 … Continue reading
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Following the referendum vote in June 2016, the deadline set for triggering Article 50 has fast approached. Theresa May said last week that her government is still on track to trigger the famous article, despite grumblings within the House Of … Continue reading
Hiring within the private sector has fallen to its lowest level in the past three years in the face of uncertainty over the Brexit vote. Financial centres in London and Edinburgh were worst hit by this hiring freeze, according to … Continue reading
The subject of Brexit deportations is one that many people would like answers to at this time. For many EU nationals living in the UK, the prospect that they could be deported following the formal Brexit process is a scary … Continue reading
The Supreme Court has ruled that minimum income rules relating to spousal sponsorship are legal. The ruling means that all British Citizens hoping to bring their foreign spouses or partners from non-EEA states to the UK will have to earn … Continue reading
As the UK is heading towards a future outside of the EU, many British citizens are looking for a way to retain their right to freedom of movement throughout Europe. For those with Irish relatives, the question we hear most … Continue reading
One in five startups based in the UK are considering moving to Europe in the wake of the Brexit vote. According to a survey of over 940 companies, 21% of UK startups are thinking about relocating to Europe ahead of … Continue reading
An MEP has proposed offering British citizens “associate EU citizenship”, even if Theresa May’s government chooses to block the move. The proposed “associate EU citizen” status would allow British citizens who opt in to the system freedom to live and … Continue reading
After months of uncertainty about the future of Britain’s involvement with the EU, the government has released a white paper detailing the steps to Brexit. After two days of debates within parliament, MPs voting in favouring of triggering article 50 … Continue reading
In line with Theresa May’s plans to create a hostile environment for illegal immigrants in Britain, thousands of confidential patient records have been handed over to the Home Office. The Department of Health revealed that the Home Office made 8,127 … Continue reading
The UK Supreme Court has ruled against the Home Office and deemed their actions in the case of one international student as an “abuse of power”. This could be a landmark case for thousands of other international students who have … Continue reading
The refugee crisis throughout Europe has brought to light the treatment of asylum seekers in the UK. It’s an area of immigration that many people know very little about, and the media is unfortunately not quick to set the record … Continue reading
A cross-party group of MPs has called on the government to consider handing over greater immigration powers to Scotland. The call for immigration devolution came from the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Social Integration, which is led by labour … Continue reading
The Chief inspector of Borders and Immigration has published a report criticising the Home’ Office’s provisions for tackling sham marriages. In March 2015, the Home Office extended the time period for couples to inform the Home Office of their intention … Continue reading
With the fate of 3.3 million EU nationals living in the UK currently hanging in the balance, there is some good news that might offer hope to those hoping to secure their position after Brexit. According to official estimates, processing … Continue reading
This case is one of two important deportation appeal hearings that have been recently heard in the Supreme Court dealing with the deportation of a foreign criminal. The case relates to the appeal of a decision made in 2014 to … Continue reading
Not much is clear about what a post-Brexit Britain will look like. Reports coming out this week have suggested that the negotiations could take up to 10 years, and even then there are no guarantees that Britain will get what … Continue reading
Foreign secretary Boris Johnson has called for illegal immigrants to be granted amnesty in the UK in the run up to Brexit. He originally stated these plans during the referendum campaign but has restated his plans in a cabinet meeting … Continue reading
In a move welcomed by many, the UK Government has backtracked on its plans to impose a 500% increase to immigration tribunal fees. The original plans, set out in September by the Ministry of Justice, were expected to be pushed … Continue reading
Following the news that new Brexit could have a wide-reaching impact on higher education business, TES has revealed that colleges across the UK are also feeling the impact of the Brexit vote. Brexit has been blamed for a 17% increase … Continue reading
A survey carried out by Residential Landlord Association has revealed that 43% of landlords would avoid renting a property to anyone who cannot produce a British passport for fear of criminal sanctions. This could impact the 17% of the British … Continue reading
Whether or not we agree with the outcome of the US Presidential Election, there have been various high profile press items since the result was revealed that showed an unprecedented number of Americans are now looking to leave the country … Continue reading
Theresa May has rejected calls for students to be removed from immigration figures, despite calls from chancellor Philip Hammond that such a move would be in line with public opinion. While Hammond has supported the idea that migration targets shouldn’t … Continue reading
Earlier in October we launched a competition to give away £300 worth of expert advice from one of our senior immigration solicitors around the country. The competition was launched in light of extensive national coverage about the rising cost of … Continue reading
To get our very latest training course dates, please click here. IAS are offering a two day course for those newer to Immigration Law and wishing to accredit at entry level. The aim of this course is to provide sufficient knowledge … Continue reading
Today we launched a competition to give a few lucky winners access to our top immigration and asylum law experts, completely free of charge! Whilst its true that we currently give free initial consultations in some of our office locations, … Continue reading
Yesterday, Jeremy Corbyn has launched a defensive stance on immigration from the EU and elsewhere during his party conference speech. His words stirred a big reaction within the cabinet causing a clear split in opinion. Corbyn – the Labour leader … Continue reading
It has been announced that the government are set to go ahead with a rise of up 500% in court fees for asylum and immigration cases. This move comes following a consultation in which just 5 out of the total … Continue reading
The Home Secretary Amber Rudd yesterday announced that work was underway on developing a work permits system to control migration from the European Union. This comes as a direct response to Brexit voters’ wishes for a tighter level of border … Continue reading
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This week it has been officially announced by Theresa May that a points-based immigration, which was suggested and back during the official Brexit Campaign, will not be happening. Ms May ruled out the system while promising a better way of … Continue reading
Following the summer recess, Theresa May’s newly-formed cabinet gathered at her country residence to push ahead with plans to create a roadmap for Brexit. Despite pressure from European leaders to begin the exit process as swiftly as possible, May has … Continue reading
A new survey conducted for the think tank British Future has revealed that an astonishing 8 in 10 British citizens think that EU migrants who are already settled within the country should definitely be allowed to remain in the UK … Continue reading
This week the country has received a warning from the London Chamber of Commerce as they announce that hundreds of UK businesses will struggle to meet the cost demands of the new charges that have been introduced to immigration. They … Continue reading
A new Parliamentary report has warned that the UK Government must draw up plans to combat a surge in immigration before Brexit and calm panic over British and EU citizens being used as ‘bargaining chips’. The Home Affairs Committee (HAC) … Continue reading
It has been revealed that Britain may be forced to process a staggering 140 years’ worth of visa applications in a single year once the Brexit process begins. This estimation has been predicted in that case that a rush occurs … Continue reading
Britain’s new Prime Minister, Theresa May is set re-examine the amount of student visas being granted to UK university applicants in a new bid to decrease immigration numbers. Ms May is reportedly currently going through the process of preparing her … Continue reading
The government’s plan to decrease net migration to the tens of thousands before the next election has come under scrutiny following the new home secretary, Amber Rudd’s statement saying she aimed to reduce it down to only “sustainable levels”. As … Continue reading
Before the EU referendum decision was made, the Vote Leave Campaigners were pushing for an Australian-style points-based system, which we previously discussed on this blog. After several weeks of continuous political changes, it has never been revealed that the UK’s … Continue reading
The legal status of 3 million EU citizens currently living the UK have been put in major doubt after Theresa May’s recent confirmation that she regards their future as part of the Brexit negotiations. This comment has caused a degree … Continue reading
Immigration was a focal point for the leave side’s campaign to part ways with the European Union. Although there were many other issues up for discussion, the free movement of people was at the heart of the debate. According to … Continue reading
So What Has Happened? After weeks of debate, the referendum finally came to a close on Thursday the 23rd of June, as to whether the UK would remain or leave the European Union. Following a countrywide official poll where the … Continue reading
At IAS, we usually err away from political commentary, preferring a neutral stance on immigration news that allows our customers to consume information and form their own opinions. In this instance, though, we can’t help but express the extent of … Continue reading
Yesterday Britain received backing for the right to refuse to pay family welfare benefits to EU migrants who are unemployed. The backing came from Europe’s top judges and it states that any EU migrant who has been settled within the … Continue reading
During last weeks’ blog post, we looked at the proposed plans for if the country was to opt for a Brexit. If the Vote Leave campaigners were to achieve their aim, they have made suggestions that they would like to … Continue reading
The leaders of the Brexit campaign have proposed a brand new immigration plan that may see the UK exclude migrants for two main reasons – not speaking the English language and not being skilled enough in a certain profession. Vote … Continue reading
As the EU referendum draws ever so closer, it has now been revealed that Britain gained 333,000 people through immigration alone in 2015. This figure is the second highest figure on record. ONS announced yesterday that net migration had risen … Continue reading
Once again news is emerging surrounding immigration statistics in the run up to the fast approaching decision on whether the country will opt to stay or leave the EU. Data has just been announced that reveals that the number of … Continue reading
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) have released an analysis that highlights a large gap between the number of EU migrants registering for National Insurance (NI) numbers and official immigration figures. The research suggests that large amounts of people have … Continue reading
A new study has been released that shows that three-quarters of EU citizens working in the UK would not meet current visa requirements for non-EU overseas workers following a Brexit. The report, which was conducted by Oxford University’s Migration Observatory … Continue reading
According to new figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), Britain has become almost 10% more crowded after continued years of mass immigration. The populations in every region of the country has dramatically increased with London seeing the … Continue reading
It has been revealed that the government are paying around an astonishing £4m in compensation every year to people who have been held unlawfully in Immigration detention centres. The detention centres, which are located throughout the UK, are designed to … Continue reading
Tier 2 Visa Changes Could Effect UK Businesses On Wednesday the 6th of April 2016, the government introduced a new ruling for Tier 2 visa changes. The majority of non EU migrants in the UK, on a Tier 2 visa, … Continue reading
The Upper Tribunal has ruled that the deportation of over 48,000 students was unlawful, meaning they are now eligible to re-enter the UK and may even be entitled to compensation due to the losses suffered. There is now increasing pressure from … Continue reading
It was announced on Sunday that the scale of the EU immigration into the UK will be revealed weeks before the referendum. This comes after persistent pressure has led government officials to agree to publish the statistics that have been … Continue reading
It has been predicted that the number of people in Britain may rise by more than a fifth according to a new official report. The estimation stated that the number may reach close to 80 million by the year 2039 … Continue reading
According to a recent study conducted by the University of Manchester, a team of criminologists claim that the ambitions of young migrant men are being hindered. The team – based at the University’s Centre for Criminology and Criminal Justice – … Continue reading
On January 18th the Prime Minister announced a new English Language requirement for family route migrants wanting to remain in country. Cameron revealed that all those who entered the UK on the five-year spousal settlement programme would have to sit … Continue reading
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) have revealed new figures that show net migration to the UK remains near record levels causing further fuel to be added to the ongoing EU referendum debate. The difference between the number of people … Continue reading
British citizens with foreign-born partners are set to face a challenging time when it comes to their family life. The EU renegotiation, campaigners and lawyers have warned that a legal loophole – that hundreds rely on to allow them to … Continue reading
The Home Office have confirmed that it is in talks with a number of local authorities to accept would-be refugees under the national ‘dispersal’ scheme. The scheme, which was introduced in 1999, was set up to manage the increase in … Continue reading
Landlords to Make Immigration Checks On Their Tenants Back in November, you may recall an announcement that government were planning to make changes to tackle illegal immigration in the UK. This scheme has now been enforced across the country and … Continue reading
The population of London now stands at more than 8.6 million. Not only is this a record in terms of sheer populating numbers, it has also reached its highest figure in terms of diversity. An analysis of official data has revealed … Continue reading
According to immigration campaigners, the government’s proposed immigration bill will hand ‘unbelievable control to traffickers’ while also making it harder for people to escape slavery. Anti slavery NGOs and labour rights activists said that due to recent immigration rules, victims … Continue reading
During a debate in West Yorkshire, the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) warned that UK immigration restrictions could make it increasingly challenging for employers to recruit skilled staff. The CBI’s warning, which was echoed by business leaders, was announced during an … Continue reading
The Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants (JCWI) has criticised the government’s right to rent scheme, claiming it could result in discrimination against those who appear ‘foreign’. The right to rent scheme, introduced in the West Midlands on the … Continue reading
The shortage in nursing homes and care workers across England is predicted to worsen over the next five years due to tightening immigration rules, a report warns. Nursing homes and care agencies in England are predicted to suffer a shortage of approximately … Continue reading
The number of hate crimes against Muslims has risen by more than 300 per cent following the attacks on Paris earlier this month. Tell MAMA, a helpline which records such incidents, claims to have recorded 115 Islamophobic incidents in the … Continue reading
Earlier this week, five London justices in the Supreme Court led by Lord Neuberger unanimously ruled that the requirement for spouses to speak English prior to entering the UK was to stay in place. Despite being urged to find the … Continue reading
Under UK law, there was previously a presumption that a child who had lived here for seven continuous years would be permitted to remain in the UK along with their parents. This was under policy DP5/6 by the Home Office, which … Continue reading
This week, James Brokenshire, the UK’s Immigration Minister, announced the full rollout of the Right to Rent scheme. In line with sections 20-37 of the Immigration Act 2014 which contain the specifics of the scheme, heavy restrictions will now be placed … Continue reading
Name: Karla Lowe Age: 38 Occupation: Lawyer, Magistrate, Author, Workshop facilitator, Business owner Ethnic Background: Black Caribbean (born in the UK) Family Origin: Antigua & Jamaica In what generation did your family come to the UK? My grandparents came to the … Continue reading
Name: Kafui Adjogatse Occupation: Former Investment Bank Analyst, currently on sabbatical travelling around Latin America Ethnic Background: Black British/African Family Origin: Ghana In what generation did your family come to the UK? I am a second-generation immigrant, my parents came to the … Continue reading
Name: Matthew McCarthy Age: 26 Occupation: Commercial Director Ethnic Background: Mixed race, white & black Caribbean Family Origin: Jamaican mother & English father In what generation did your family come to the UK? My mum moved to the UK from Jamaica in … Continue reading
Name: Wesley Williams Age: 47 Occupation: Fire Officer/ Station Commander Ethnic Background: Black British Family Origin: Jamaican In what generation did your family come to the UK? Early 1960 Wesley Williams grew up in Dudley where he still lives. He initially … Continue reading
Name: Matthew Southall Age: 30 Occupation: Fitness & Ecommerce Entrepreneur and Former Sports Agent Ethnic Background: Mixed race – black/white Family Origin: Britain/Nigeria In what generation did your family come to the UK? I don’t know. Fitness entrepreneur Matthew Southall was born in … Continue reading
Name: Warren Nettleford Occupation: TV Presenter / Reporter Ethnic Background: Black British Family Origin: Jamaica As part of our Black History Month series, we interview national television presenter and reporter Warren Nettleford about his background, career and family. Warren has graced … Continue reading
Name: Jane Southall Occupation: Employment Law Specialist & Barrister Ethnic Background: British Black Caribbean Family Origin: Jamaica Originally from Bradford, West Yorkshire, Jane Southall is now one of Manchester’s most prominent employment law specialists. She has been specialising in her chosen field … Continue reading
With 641,000 people entering Britain in 2014, up from 526,000 the year before, concerns have been raised regarding the country’s ability to cater for so many migrants. Immigrants have been blamed for everything from shortages in social housing to the … Continue reading
The Immigration Bill 2015-16 was laid before Parliament this week and contains a number of proposed changes to the current remit of the Immigration Act, in particular it seeks to expand the powers of officials in more ways than expected. … Continue reading
JOB TITLE: Business Development Manager (BDM) RESPONSIBLE TO: Managing Director RESPONSIBLE FOR: Company context Immigration Advice Service Ltd (IAS) is the UK’s leading immigration expert. Working from 14 offices around the UK, we specialise in a wide range of UK … Continue reading
After more than 350,000 people signed a petition asking the government to take in the country’s fair share of refugees, David Cameron told parliament the UK will welcome 20,000 refugees over the next five years. With so many people entering … Continue reading
The government plans to review its £12bn annual foreign aid budget to fund Syrian refugees for their first year in the UK. Not only could the funds help local councils to house those fleeing the war torn country, they could … Continue reading
Immigration is currently at the top of the agenda in terms of public interest and media coverage. In the latest in a wave of crackdowns by the UK Government, the Immigration Minister has announced punishments that people working in the … Continue reading
The Court of Appeal recently dismissed an appeal made by the Lord Chancellor that questioned the High Court ruling relating to the process for Detained Fast Track Appeals in asylum cases. The High Court ruling that the Lord Chancellor was … Continue reading
You hear it in the news all the time, the education system is under strain and for many, immigration is taking the blame. Education Secretary, Nicky Morgan, under mounting pressure, has announced a review into the “pull factor” of British … Continue reading
Following the increased media coverage of the migrant crisis in Calais, the government has declared that it will step up its efforts to find and punish employers of illegal workers. In a statement on Monday 10 August, James Brokenshire, the … Continue reading
The government has announced that a new immigration bill which is set to be debated this autumn will force landlords to evict residents that have not been granted the right to remain. The scheme, which is currently being tested in … Continue reading
Last week it was announced that the guidance issued by Britain about Eritrea being a safe country for those seeking asylum to return to is now considered to be flawed due to some “serious methodological concerns”. With record numbers of … Continue reading
A change has been made to the Immigration Rules which may affect those applying for Indefinite Leave to Remain. The addition of a new Rule – Rule 34BB – states that applicants applying to remain in the UK will now … Continue reading
Following a 10 month long battle, The Home Office has now been instructed by the Information Commissioner’s Office to release reports about the running of immigration detention centres. These reports, which experts fear may be damaging to the reputations of … Continue reading
We are delighted to announce that we have added new immigration law training days into our calendar. The training is for various levels of qualification and provides an opportunity to build a solid foundation knowledge of immigration law, or further … Continue reading
Due to our continued success in immigration law, we are expanding again – this time we are looking for a full time caseworker to join the talented and growing team in our Leeds office. The position will involve liaising regularly … Continue reading
The Immigration Advice Service are now looking for a Casework Assistant to join our team based in Manchester City Centre with immediate effect. The perfect candidate will have an exceptional telephone manner, as well as excellent experience in a telesales … Continue reading
Unfortunately, the national news is constantly teeming with negative quotes and statistics on immigration, leading many members of the British public to view both immigrants and immigration itself in a negative light. It is, therefore, an incredibly refreshing change when … Continue reading
The Immigration Advice Service are hiring! We are looking for a number of immigration law caseworkers to join our expanding team, based in several of our offices around the UK. If you are looking to further your career in immigration … Continue reading
Controversial new measures at border control have now begun in the UK in a bid to tackle illegal immigration. The new border ‘exit check’ scheme introduced in the Immigration Act 2014, in partnership with the Home Office, will gather data … Continue reading
Changes to marriage and civil partnership regulations On the 2nd March 2015, changes were made to the notice period of marriage or civil partnerships in the UK. The UK has, unfortunately, seen many sham marriages and civil partnerships throughout the … Continue reading
Immigration has really become even more of a hot topic over the last couple of months and is looking to be one of the big debating points of the next general election. Although part of this is the pressure being … Continue reading
To get our very latest training course dates, please click here. OISC Level 1 ACCREDITATION TRAINING 2 day course (12 CPD Points) COST: £200 COURSE DATE / VENUE: Manchester – 20th / 21st Nov 2014 This course covers the complete required content for the … Continue reading
New statistics contained in a study recently conducted by Ipsos MORI suggest that the British population is ill educated on facts surrounding British society, particularly immigration issues. The international study was conducted in multiple countries to gauge the perceptions of … Continue reading
A new visa scheme has been announced that is set to cover visits to both the UK and Ireland on one visa for certain nationalities. Chinese and Indian nationals will now be able to visit both countries on a single … Continue reading
Section 65 Guidance Since the Immigration Act 2014 came into existence earlier on in the year, there has been a lot of debate around how section 65 of the Act is going to be applied. Immigration lawyers need wonder no … Continue reading
IMMIGRATION ADVICE SERVICE JOB TITLE: FINANCE OFFICER RESPONSIBLE TO: Assistant Accountant RESPONSIBLE FOR: No line management responsibilities Overall Purpose of the Job To manage the purchase ledger – invoices, credit notes, expense forms, payments, reconciliations To enter all payments on … Continue reading
As we gear up to the opening of our Newcastle office, we spoke to renowned North East immigration expert, Susan Harrison, who will be heading the office up to get her take on the current state of immigration law, as … Continue reading
As we get set to launch our new Immigration Advice Service office in Newcastle, we take a closer look at immigration statistics for the North East region of the UK in our latest infographic. These immigration statistics have been taken … Continue reading
Two new improvements have been announced to the UK’s visa system in China recently that are set to make it easier for Chinese citizens to obtain a UK visa, as well as making them easier to apply for from within … Continue reading
The government has recently begun a Parliamentary Inquiry into detention issues in the UK immigration system, looking particularly closely at the use of detention in asylum cases. This will be a joint Inquiry predominantly led by the All-Party Parliamentary Group … Continue reading
A court judgment has recently ruled that refugees looking to be reunited with their families are, once again, entitled to legal aid to assist them in the process. Free legal services as part of the UK legal aid system used … Continue reading
A recent analysis by the Home Office into UK tax records has revealed a gap in immigration law that has seemingly been exploited by individuals as a means to extend their stay in the UK. The gap, which makes use … Continue reading
Joel Campbell’s UK Visa Rejection In recent years there has been an increase in focus on grass roots football in England, the lack of success the national team has endured is generally believed to be down to the large influx … Continue reading
To get our very latest training course dates, please click here. COURSE DATES / VENUES: OISC Level 1 Birmingham – 8th / 9th Sept 2014 Manchester – 24th / 25th Sept 2014 … Continue reading
As the final of the 2014 Football World Cup looms this evening, there is no denying that the competition this time around has cast a spotlight on the positives of immigration. Here, we take a closer look into the immigration … Continue reading
Spouse Visa Minimum Income Case ‘MM’ Appeal Decision The long awaited judgment in the case of MM v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2014] EWCA Civ 985 is now out. A decision in this controversial appeal case that … Continue reading
With the recent ratification of the Immigration Act 2014, there has been a lot of talk around what the changes actually mean from a practical perspective, and what it could spell for UK immigration as a whole. We asked a … Continue reading
Immigration Advice Service are currently seeking to recruit Immigration Caseworkers accredited to IAAS Level 1 and 2. To be considered for this role, you must be at least Level 1 IAAS accredited and have experience of working within publicly funded … Continue reading
Spouse Visa Minimum Income Case – what’s the delay? The case that put a pause on decisions made on spouse visas due to the minimum income requirement was heard in the Court of Appeal back in March, with a decision … Continue reading
The Immigration Bill that received Royal Ascent on the 15th of May is set to shake up immigration law and make things tougher on those who have no right to be in the UK now that it has officially become … Continue reading
Following UKIP’s surge to victory in the recent European and council elections, which seemed to be hugely influenced by their stance on immigration, the British people were probably expecting the less-victorious political parties to follow suit and change their message … Continue reading
The first Muslim minister in the UK cabinet, culture minister Sajid Javid, has spoken out against immigrants who live, work and settle in the UK without learning or having a good enough grasp of the English language. Born in Rochdale … Continue reading
The latest statistics on 2013 arrests of suspected illegal immigrants in the UK have been released and the Labour Party’s shadow minister for immigration has been very vocal on what he is terming a “shocking record”. Stating that the statistics … Continue reading
At the Immigration Advice Service, we are delighted to announce the opening of two further UK offices in Peterborough and Norwich respectively. The two new offices will be surgery-based where clients from Norwich and Peterborough will now be able to … Continue reading
Are major changes to the Tier 1 Investor Visa category on their way in April this year? News has recently been circulating that the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) is set to review the impact that Tier 1 Investor Visas have … Continue reading
The Immigration Advice Service is a firm of leading immigration attorneys based in offices throughout the UK. We specialize in immigration to the UK from a wide variety of locations worldwide, with a full remit of services catering to both … Continue reading
Level LAA Accredited 2 Caseworkers – Manchester and Sheffield IAS is looking for experienced LAA accredited caseworkers for immediate start at its Manchester and Sheffield offices. This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the fastest growing, innovative and … Continue reading
We are happy to announce that we have partnered with Manchester based digital marketing agency, Red Cow Media for our SEO campaign. They will now be working with us on the online profile of all of our UK-based locations, predominantly … Continue reading
New IAS Office in Hounslow We are delighted to announce the opening of our new office in Hounslow, West London, from 2 April 2013. The Hounslow/Middlesex area is one that is very familiar to us here in the IAS and … Continue reading
Supervisor Accreditation Training – 15 June 2013 – Book Now The Immigration Advice Service is pleased to be offering Supervisor’s accreditation training. This course is for those who want to become supervisors under the Legal Aid Specialist Quality Mark, particularly … Continue reading
We are delighted to announce the opening of our new office in Aberdeen. Here at the IAS we are very excited to be building on our presence in Scotland and we look forward to working with those in the local … Continue reading
