15 October 2019

The Sole representative who are shareholders

The current immigration rules require that a sole representative is not a majority shareholder in the overseas parent company.  Where a sole representative holds more than 50% of available shares, their application w...

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30 September 2019

Our efforts to change the UKVI policy on Adult Dependant cases

At Connaughts, Mr Khan and team are dedicated to going above and beyond for every client that instructs us. Adult Dependant’s who have a genuine relationship with someone who is present and settled in the UK can apply ...

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11 September 2019

Court of Appeal confirms employment rights for migrants working illegally

The Court of Appeal in the recent case of Okedina v Chikale [2019] EWCA Civ 1393 has ruled that people working illegally still have employment rights. Ms Okedina arranged for Ms Chikale to move to the UK under the domes...

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11 September 2019

Return of post study work visa

As per a decision made by then- Home Secretary Theresa May in 2012, international students were expected to leave the UK within 4 months of graduating. This limited prospect of many international graduates finding a job....

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4 September 2019

Proposals to introduce a Global Talent Visa

The world’s top scientists will be encouraged to move to the United Kingdom as announced by the Prime Minister. Boris Johnson has instructed the Home Office and the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strat...

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