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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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28 December 2023
Government soft u-turn on increase to minimum income requirement for spouse visas
The spouses, unmarried partners and fiancé(e)s of people present and settled in the UK (eg British citizens, those with indefinite leave to remain in…
20 December 2023
US News | Categories of employment-based green cards – Persons of Extraordinary Ability
The US practice at Laura Devine Immigration offers assistance with all aspects of US citizenship and immigration matters, from assessing eligibility…
19 December 2023
10 years long residence appeals dismissed by Supreme Court
On 28 November 2023, the Supreme Court handed down the judgment given on R (on the application of Afzal) v Secretary of State for the Home…
13 December 2023
Increased income threshold for Appendix FM dependants coming Spring 2024
Individuals applying for UK immigration permission as the partner of a British citizen or person who is settled in the UK are required to meet a…
11 December 2023
Businesses reaping the rewards from the digitalisation of the immigration system
Forthcoming Home Office and UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) digitalisation plans for the UK immigration system promise substantial advantages for…
8 December 2023
Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules HC 246 published amidst significant immigration changes
It has been a highly publicised week for UK immigration law, from the resignation of Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick to the announcement of…
5 December 2023
Home Office commitment to reduce migration figures dictates significant UK immigration changes for Spring 2024
UK Home Secretary James Cleverly has announced his “five-point plan” to achieve a 300,000 decrease in net migration from Spring 2024, proposing…
4 December 2023
Christi Jackson wins the 2024 Lexology Client Choice Awards for Corporate Immigration
Congratulations to Christi (Hufford) Jackson, who has won the 2024 Lexology Client Awards for Corporate Immigration in England.
1 December 2023
Chancellor’s Autumn Statement 2023 offers minor immigration assurances via economic priorities
Following Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's announcement of three economic priorities in January 2023 – to halve inflation, grow the economy and reduce…