by Anjum Shahzada | Oct 24, 2020 | News
Job ad: accredited immigration adviser, Citizens Advice Portsmouth Accredited Immigration Adviser (OISC level 3 or IAAS level 2) Hours: 37 Salary: £35k pa Type of contract: 6-month fixed term with strong possibility of further extension Location: Citizens Advice...
by Anjum Shahzada | Oct 24, 2020 | News
The long-awaited Statement of Changes giving us more details on the famous new Points-Based Immigration System has now been published. It is over 500 pages long and even the Explanatory Memorandum, which is usually just a few pages long, weighs in at 50 pages....
by Anjum Shahzada | Oct 24, 2020 | News
Hubs – Asylum – Channel Tunnel Man In the absence of legal means by which to enter countries of sanctuary, refugees resort to the use of irregular means of entry. Some will falsely apply for and obtain a visit or student visa and then apply for...
by Anjum Shahzada | Oct 24, 2020 | News
The Home Secretary, Priti Patel, delivered a keynote speech to the Conservative Party conference yesterday. Around half the speech was given over to what she repeatedly called the UK’s “broken” asylum system. I thought a transcript would be available by this...
by Anjum Shahzada | Oct 24, 2020 | News
Refugee law in the UK What is the legal definition of a refugee? What level of danger or suffering is necessary before a person qualifies as a refugee? Can victims of non state violence, for example victims of ISIL, qualify for refugee status? Do refugees need...