News
There are constant changes and updates to immigration rules and policy, our selection of UK and US immigration news and articles can help you keep up-to-date.
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2 November 2020
Zeena Luchowa interviewed by the i Paper on impact of ‘atmosphere of hostility’ on immigration lawyers
Zeena Luchowa was interviewed by the i Paper on her concerns about how hostility towards lawyers could affect Home Office decision-making.
28 October 2020
Laura Devine and Zeena Luchowa assess the Home Office’s pandemic response in Law Society Gazette article
Laura Devine and Zeena Luchowa have featured on The Law Society Gazette, with their article assessing the Home Office's response to the pandemic.
27 October 2020
Zeena Luchowa examines upcoming changes to UK visit visa rules in Free Movement article
Zeena Luchowa has authored an article examining the upcoming changes to the UK visit visa rules from 9am on 1 December 2020.
23 October 2020
Rules for new UK immigration system published – Statement of Changes
The new UK immigration system will open for applications on 1 December 2020. This will include the launch of the new Skilled Worker route.
9 October 2020
Zeena Luchowa speaks to BBC Outside Source about asylum seekers and the work of asylum lawyers
Zeena Luchowa spoke to BBC Outside Source about the role of lawyers, access to legal support and the quality of Home Office decision-making.
8 October 2020
Immigration Health Surcharge increase postponed
A new order was made into law on 6 October 2020, confirming that the increase to the IHS shall now apply from 27 October 2020.
2 October 2020
Laura Devine Immigration – Legal 500 2021 directory review
Laura Devine Immigration and the firm's lawyers are delighted to have continued to be ranked Tier 1 in this year’s Legal 500 directory.
30 September 2020
Lexis PSL republishes LDI article on ‘foreseeable future’ requirement for skilled worker settlement applications
Lexis PSL have republished a recent LDI article on the 'foreseeable future' requirement for skilled worker settlement applications.
25 September 2020
The ‘foreseeable future’ requirement for skilled worker settlement applications: unsuitable for an unforeseeable time?
The requirement for employers to confirm that skilled workers will be needed for the ‘foreseeable future’ is causing issues.