Human Rights of Over-Stayers
Since the incorporation of European Human Rights into UK law the majority of applications submitted to the Home Office by over-stayers and illegal immigrants have been submitted as Human Rights claims. The threshold for seeking refugee status is extremely high. Therefore Human Rights applications have become more prevalent and often the first choice for those…
Inheritance Tax set to Double by 2030
HMRC recorded £5.4 billion in inheritance tax collected in the 2018-2019 tax year. This is a £200 million rise on the previous year. Canada Life have predicted that figure to rocket to £10 billion by 2030. This is due to a few things, firstly because house prices particularly in the South East continue to rise,…
What to look out for with an Islamic Will…
The UK has a diverse population with many religious and cultural communities living together in harmony. It makes it one of the most alluring places to live in the world. The Office for National Statistics report outlined that there were just over 3.3 million Muslims living in the UK as of August 2018. It is…
Pride Month is Upon Us
It’s Pride Month and we want to highlight our support to LGBT+ people in need of legal services support, particularly asylum and immigration advice. We can also help ensure that you get valid legal services in place such as a Will or Cohabitation Agreement. In honour of these month’s celebrations we are offering a free…
Sole Representative Visa Route
Adeeb Chowdhry and Soneela Raheel discuss the fairly unknown Sole Representative Visa Application Route and how it is becoming increasingly more popular for business men and women across the world. The route has been overshadowed by the popularity of the Tier 1 Entrepreneurial route. However, since the Entrepreneurial route has been closed, the Sole Representative…
A Route of 7 Years Child Policy to British Citizenship
Rakesh Prajapati, immigration solicitors, explains the 7 year child policy. Many immigrants with children that have been looking to regularise their UK immigration status may be eligible. A child; who has lived continuously in the UK for 7 years, has established a private life in the UK and could not be expected to leave the UK,…
5 Star Review
Farhan Farani has received a glittering review from one of his clients, who felt so passionately about the quality of service that he wanted his review videoed.
Home Office Immigration Fees Skyrocket
The Home Office have announced a surplus of £500 million last year according an investigation by the Times. The report shows that the Home Office profits are up by 91% over the past five years. Those applying for indefinite leave to remain in the UK have been hit by huge fee increases. It is reported…
Priti Patel throws out reassurances to EU citizens
The past three years have been difficult for Europeans settled in the UK. On occasion they have been promised rights and on others used as bargaining chips. However, there has been little guidance given to those in need. The government has previously stated that EU citizens would not need to worry about their legal status.…
Feuding family and importance of well drafted wills
There has recently been a case in the High Court regarding step-sisters disputing their inheritance. The parents, Mr and Mrs Scarle, died of hypothermia in 2016 and left an estate of £300,000. The estate mainly composed of a property in Leigh-on-Sea in Essex. The couple had a child each from previous relationships. The children feuded…