Lewisham ‘fake ID factory’ couple sentenced
A couple from south east London have admitted running a factory that made fake passports and identity documents, the UK Border Agency reports.
Judges block UK Government’s attempt to deport terrorists
Should the Home Secretary have the power to exclude from entering the United Kingdom those people she has reasonable grounds for thinking pose a threat to the safety and security of the rest of us?
UK Border Agency say ‘unnecessary’ immigration appeals will end
Immigration Minister Damian Green has announced this week an end to ‘unnecessary appeals’ and late evidence consideration in a bid to help stop ‘misuse of the system’.
UKBA announce restrictions on ‘new evidence’ on points-based appeals
The UK Border Agency ha announced that from 23 May 2011, Section 19 of the UK Borders Act 2007 will restrict the evidence that an applicant can rely on at an appeal hearing.
Government enlist Barnardo’s at asylum families removal centre
Children’s charity Barnardo’s is to run welfare services at the UK government’s proposed centre for removing some failed asylum seekers, the BBC reports.
Edinburgh Students Union oppose UKBA’s student cull
Figures released by UCAS on 20 January showed that the rise in student numbers in 2010 was entirely made up of foreign students.
How to Obtain a Student Visa to Study in the UK
The recent Tier 4 Student Visa immigration policies instituted by the British government were primarily designed to streamline the entry clearance process for foreign nationals wishing to study in the United Kingdom.
X-Factor Gamu pleads with Simon Cowell: I will face a firing squad if I’m deported
Yet the fact is that hundreds of people in this situation, where their visas have expired even for a few days, are deported each month with no fanfare or Facebook protest group. In this sad case the Rules are pretty clear, but leave to remain can be granted ‘outside the rules’ in exceptional circumstances, which is why it is always advisable to seek legal advice from an appeal specialist.
Weekly UK Immigration News Round up 10/10/10
Weekly UK Immigration News Round up on 10/10/10
X-factor Gamu’s family to appeal against visa refusal
Lawyers acting for the family of ousted X Factor contestant Gamu Nhengu will appeal against a Home Office decision to send them back to Zimbabwe, the BBC reports.
