Year: 2024
DEC 03 2024
e-Visas and the Hostile Environment: A crisis risk
The UK faces a looming immigration challenge with the new e-visa system. From 1 January 2025, all biometric residence permits (BRPs) and biometric residence cards (BRCs) will expire. Therefore, migrants must use the e-Visa system to prove their status. The Home Office stopped issuing BRPs and BRCs on 31 October 2024. Now, anyone granted immigration… Continue reading e-Visas and the Hostile Environment: A crisis risk
Read moreNOV 27 2024
Priority Change of Circumstances Service: Challenges and Updates
At Taylor Hampton, we stay updated regarding developments that affect sponsors under the United Kingdom’s immigration system. One critical service is the Home Office’s priority change of circumstances process. Some sponsors rely on this to expedite key actions, often necessary for advancing visa applications. Without it, the standard processing time of 18 weeks can cause delays… Continue reading Priority Change of Circumstances Service: Challenges and Updates
Read moreNOV 21 2024
Taylor Hampton: The High Potential Individual Visa
An Attractive Pathway for Global Talent: The High Potential Individual Visa The High Potential Individual (HPI) visa is a strategic opportunity for ambitious professionals. The United Kingdom seeks to attract the “brightest and best” graduates from leading global universities, and this visa is a step into that direction. Why Choose the HPI Visa? HPI… Continue reading Taylor Hampton: The High Potential Individual Visa
Read moreNOV 12 2024
Taylor Hampton: Guide to Right to Work Checks
A Guide to Right to Work Checks Employers in the United Kingdom are currently facing a critical legal responsibility. All individuals must ensure that every employee has the right to work in the country. This process, known as the “right to work check,” is required by law, and it protects businesses from criminal and civil… Continue reading Taylor Hampton: Guide to Right to Work Checks
Read moreOCT 29 2024
Taylor Hampton Supporting Victims of Mohamed Al Fayed Sexual Abuse
Legal claims against Harrods and Fulham FC following allegations of abuse in BBC documentary Following the release of the recent BBC documentary titled: Al-Fayed: Predator at Harrods, numerous women have come forward with accusations of sexual misconduct, including harassment, assault, emotional abuse, and rape. These allegations span from the early 1970s through the early 2000s,… Continue reading Taylor Hampton Supporting Victims of Mohamed Al Fayed Sexual Abuse
Read moreOCT 25 2024
Settlement: The End Goal for Many Immigration Applicants
Update on Settlement in the UK by Taylor Hampton For many immigration applicants, settlement is the goal, as it marks the ability to live and work in the UK without any time restrictions. However, the path to settlement can be complicated, often involving years of continuous residence, paying significant fees, and having to deal with… Continue reading Settlement: The End Goal for Many Immigration Applicants
Read moreOCT 21 2024
Moving to Australia Why Young Britons Are Packing Their Bags for Australia
Migration to Australia has seen a sharp rise in recent years, and the trend shows no signs of slowing down. On Sunday, 20th October, our migration expert, Greg Veal, shared his experience on this phenomenon during an interview with Vanessa Feltz on LBC radio. Greg was also featured in The Sunday Telegraph, where he discussed the… Continue reading Moving to Australia Why Young Britons Are Packing Their Bags for Australia
Read moreOCT 18 2024
Leave To Remain Visa Application: Bereaved Partner
Taylor Hampton Update on Bereavement and Immigration Status Losing a partner is devastating. For migrants on a partner visa, it can also raise some distress. Fortunately, UK immigration rules provide a path for bereaved partners to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR). Who Can Apply For the Visa? You can apply if you hold… Continue reading Leave To Remain Visa Application: Bereaved Partner
Read moreOCT 09 2024
Visas for Same sex relationships: Confidentiality and Safety
Ensuring Confidentiality and Safety in Applications for Same Sex Relationships This article aims to highlight the critical importance of confidentiality and safety for clients applying for Visas for same sex relationships. We draw on our experience to share steps that can help achieve these goals. In many countries, being in a same-sex relationship or disclosing… Continue reading Visas for Same sex relationships: Confidentiality and Safety
Read moreOCT 04 2024
The Windrush Affair: Historical Roots and the Path Forward
Update from Leena Chouhan, Head of Immigration at Taylor Hampton Solicitors Our August 2020 update took a closer look at the Windrush affair and immigration. Windrush concerned immigrants coming to the UK from 1948 – 1971 on the MV Windrush and primarily from the Caribbean. However, the term expanded to include immigrants from other countries… Continue reading The Windrush Affair: Historical Roots and the Path Forward
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