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What is lawful residence in the UK? #UKImmigration #OrdinarilyResident #LawfulResidence #UKVisas #HomeOffice #IndefinteLeavetoRemain #ILR #SettledStatus #EUSS #Brexit

Having lawful residence or lawful ‘status’ in the UK means that a person has a valid visa and permission to be in the country. Visas can be issued for a number of different reasons such as for work, study, family reunion and asylum. Different visas have certain restrictions and entitlements attached to them. Migrants who are subject to immigration control must have indefinite leave to enter or…

Case Study: EEA extended family members dependency #EEA #ExtendedFamilyMember #SettlementScheme #Brexit #EU #UKImmigration #UKImmigrationAppeal #UpperTribunal #ImmigationCases #ImmigrationSolicitors

The recent Upper Tribunal case of Chowdhury (Extended family members: dependency) [2020] UKUT 188 (IAC)confirms that extended family members of EEA nationals must prove that their dependency on their EEA national sponsor is continuous. Understanding the rules in relation to extended family members of EEA nationals can be difficult; especially given the recent case law. However, our Immigration…

Document Certifying Permanent Residence under the EEA Regulations Granted #successstory #visasuccess #visaapproved #permanentresidence #pr #EU #Brexit #SettledStatus #EEA #UKImmigration

LEXVISA is delighted to announce that our client (“the Applicant”), along with her two children, have been given a Document Certifying Permanent Residence in the UK as EU nationals who have been in the UK for 5 continuous years. These applications were made under the Immigration (European Economic Area) Regulations 2016 (“EEA Regulations”) and whilst EU nationals are still able to make these…

Is the EU Settled Status Scheme fit for purpose? #EUSettledStatus #EUSettlementScheme #PreSettledStatus #Brexit #EULaw #EEARegulations #PermanentResidence #FamilyMembers #UKVisaExperts #UKImmigrationLawyers

The EU Settled Status Scheme has been fully rolled out and thousands of Applicants have already used the new service. The Scheme is mandatory for EU nationals and their family members once the UK has officially left the EU. However, despite praise for the Scheme from the Home Office, professionals in the field and MPs alike have criticised the EU Settled Status Scheme and warned that it will…

Assistance making an application under the EU Settled Status Scheme with LEXVISA Immigration Solicitors #EU #Brexit #EUSettledStatus #EUSettledStatusScheme #PreSettledStatus #PermanentResidence #ResidenceCard #UKImmigration #Europe #Freemovement

Under current legislation and because of the free movement of people, EU nationals and their family members can come to the UK without a visa, and remain here if they can demonstrate they are exercising Treaty Rights in the UK. After 5 years of continuous residence in the UK, these people may then qualify for permanent residenceand subsequent citizenship in the UK. However, this will all change…

Will I still need Comprehensive Sickness Insurance after Brexit? #Brexit #EU #ComprehensiveSicknessInsurance #EEAImmigration #PermanentResidence #UKImmigration #UKVisaExpert

Comprehensive Sickness Insurance is one of the requirements for Permanent Residence applications if the Applicant is applying as a student and/or self-sufficient person at any stage during the relevant 5-year qualifying period. However, with 29 March 2019 (the day the UK will be leaving the EU – maybe?)  fast approaching, and the introduction of EEA Settled Status, it seems that it will be no…

Success Story: Appeal Allowed at the First Tier Tribunal Appeal Hearing #ImmigrationAppeal #UKImmigration #FirstTierTribunalAppeal #UKImmigrationAppeals #FTT #EEARegulations #ShamMarriage #UKImmigrationExperts

We received the wonderful news earlier today that the Judge allowed our client’s (“the Applicant”) First Tier Tribunal Appeal. Our specialist Immigration Team had to overcome the allegation of a sham marriage and The Test of English for International Communication (“TOEIC”) deception. However, we prepared a strong bundle of documents which clearly evidenced the Applicant’s relationship with his…