News
There are constant changes and updates to immigration rules and policy, our selection of UK and US immigration news and articles can help you keep up-to-date.
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9 October 2020
Zeena Luchowa speaks to BBC Outside Source about asylum seekers and the work of asylum lawyers
Zeena Luchowa spoke to BBC Outside Source about the role of lawyers, access to legal support and the quality of Home Office decision-making.
8 October 2020
Immigration Health Surcharge increase postponed
A new order was made into law on 6 October 2020, confirming that the increase to the IHS shall now apply from 27 October 2020.
2 October 2020
Laura Devine Immigration – Legal 500 2021 directory review
Laura Devine Immigration and the firm's lawyers are delighted to have continued to be ranked Tier 1 in this year’s Legal 500 directory.
30 September 2020
Lexis PSL republishes LDI article on ‘foreseeable future’ requirement for skilled worker settlement applications
Lexis PSL have republished a recent LDI article on the 'foreseeable future' requirement for skilled worker settlement applications.
25 September 2020
The ‘foreseeable future’ requirement for skilled worker settlement applications: unsuitable for an unforeseeable time?
The requirement for employers to confirm that skilled workers will be needed for the ‘foreseeable future’ is causing issues.
7 August 2020
LDI submission to the ICIBI’s call for evidence on the EU Settlement Scheme
Laura Devine Immigration has raised issues in relation to the EUSS in our submission to the ICIBI’s recent call for evidence.
31 July 2020
ILPA Monthly July 2020 – practical impact of changes to the sole rep category
The July 2020 edition of the ILPA Monthly is now available. This edition features an article by LDI's Francesca Sciberras and Joshua Hopkins.
23 July 2020
Details of Hong Kong BN(O) immigration route announced
Yesterday, the Home Office published a policy statement with details for the new ‘Hong Kong BN(O) Visa’ route for BN(O) individuals.
17 July 2020
Matthew Wills quoted in Law.com on proposed UK immigration route for British National (Overseas) individuals
Matthew Wills quoted on Law.com regarding the increase of British National (Overseas) individuals contacting UK immigration law firms.