Blog – Page 369 – IaM (Immigration and Migration)

Public Funds for the Benefit of Immigration

Posted On 4 November 2013 |

For the purposes of the Immigration Rules the following benefits and forms of support count as public funds: Attendance allowance Carers allowance Child benefit

Home Office Interview – Genuine and Subsisting Relationship

Posted On 7 October 2013 | Updated On March 21, 2014

Information regarding the United Kingdom Border Agency’s (UKBA) approach to assessing the genuineness of a relationship for visa purposes and some examples of interview questions: GENUINE AND SUBSISTING RELATIONSHIP If you are applying to enter the UK, or for permission to stay or settle here, you will need to satisfy the UKBA that your relationship…
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New UK Immigration Application Forms Introduced

Posted On 30 September 2013 | Updated On July 23, 2020

From the 30th september 2013, the Home Office have released new versions of the following application forms for use on or after 1 October 2013: Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) Tier 1 (Investor) Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur) Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) Tier 1 (General) Tier 2 (Priority) Tier 2 (Priority Dependant) Tier 2 (Main Applicant) Tier 4…
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UKBA Backlog dubbed ‘Completely unacceptable

Posted On 18 September 2013 | Updated On February 11, 2019

Following an investigation on applications to remain in Britain on the basis of marriage by Chief Inspector of Boarders and Immigration, John Vine, a backlog of over 16,000 unresolved cases were discovered, over 2000 of which were simply found dumped in boxes. Mr. Vine described the situation as ‘completely unacceptable’ and stated that it was…
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English Language Requirement for Family Members Entry Clearance

Posted On 18 September 2013 | Updated On January 14, 2025

English Language Requirement for Family Members Applying for Entry ClearanceUnderstanding the English language requirement is essential for family members applying for entry clearance to the UK. This guide outlines who needs to meet the criteria, the accepted tests, and how to ensure your application meets Home Office standards. Unless you are a national of a…
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