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Richmond Chambers.
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Multi-award winning immigration barrister law firm. We advise individuals and businesses on UK immigration law, visa applications and immigration appeals.

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December 23, 2025 at 6:11 PM
News: Claims of asylum seekers abusing modern slavery safeguards lack evidence, Bright Blue report concludes via EIN
Claims of asylum seekers abusing modern slavery safeguards lack evidence, Bright Blue report concludes
Comprehensive new 109-page report examines trends in and policies for victims of modern slavery in the asylum system
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December 23, 2025 at 10:42 AM
News: MAC recommends keeping Skilled Worker salary threshold at £41,700 to maximise fiscal benefits via EIN
MAC recommends keeping Skilled Worker salary threshold at £41,700 to maximise fiscal benefits
Migration Advisory Committee publishes its comprehensive review of salary requirements for work visas
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December 18, 2025 at 11:07 AM
News: New IARMJ guidelines offer practical framework for social media evidence in asylum appeals via EIN
New IARMJ guidelines offer practical framework for social media evidence in asylum appeals
Guidelines consider how judges and tribunals should weigh social media in the balance alongside other evidence
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December 17, 2025 at 12:26 PM
News: Updated briefing on financial (minimum income) requirement for partner visas published by House of Commons Library via EIN
Updated briefing on financial (minimum income) requirement for partner visas published by House of Commons Library
Government says financial requirements of family immigration rules still under review following Migration Advisory Committee's June review
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December 16, 2025 at 4:11 PM
News: Skilled Worker visa route is “clearly fiscally positive” for UK, new Migration Advisory Committee report finds via EIN
Skilled Worker visa route is “clearly fiscally positive” for UK, new Migration Advisory Committee report finds
Skilled Workers who arrived in 2022-23 estimated to make a net positive contribution of £47 billion to public finances
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December 15, 2025 at 10:52 AM
#UKETA enforcement starts 25 Feb 2026 🇬🇧✈️

Non-visa nationals will need an approved ETA before boarding.

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December 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM
News: NAO analysis of asylum system finds short-term fixes have shunted problems elsewhere via EIN
NAO analysis of asylum system finds short-term fixes have shunted problems elsewhere
National Audit Office highlights how delays and inefficiencies in asylum system contribute to rising costs
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December 10, 2025 at 12:29 PM
News: New statement of changes to the Immigration Rules imposes visa requirement for visitors from Nauru via EIN
New statement of changes to the Immigration Rules imposes visa requirement for visitors from Nauru
Nationals of Nauru will require visit visa from 3pm today in response to country's new Citizenship by Investment programme
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December 9, 2025 at 12:43 PM
News: House of Lords Justice and Home Affairs Committee - Call for Evidence on inquiry into settlement, citizenship, and integration via EIN
House of Lords Justice and Home Affairs Committee - Call for Evidence on inquiry into settlement, citizenship, and integration
The House of Lords Justice and Home Affairs Committee launches a new inquiry into settlement, citizenship, and integration.
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December 9, 2025 at 12:07 PM
News: Major new report documents endemic violence against asylum seekers by French police at UK-France border via EIN
Major new report documents endemic violence against asylum seekers by French police at UK-France border
176-page report, "You can't stay but you can't go": State violence at the UK-France border, published by Humans for Rights Network
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December 8, 2025 at 6:28 PM
News: Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act receives Royal Assent via EIN
Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act receives Royal Assent
Act aims to accelerate investigations, improve arrests and convictions, and reduce the operational capabilities of smuggling gangs
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December 2, 2025 at 11:56 PM
News: Lady Chief Justice: Judiciary given ‘little to no notice’ of plans to abolish First-tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) via EIN
Lady Chief Justice: Judiciary given ‘little to no notice’ of plans to abolish First-tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber)
President of the Courts of England and Wales gives evidence before the Commons Justice Committee 
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December 2, 2025 at 9:51 PM
🎓 #UKStudentVisa applicants: Passing the Genuine Student requirement is essential!
Avoid refusals by demonstrating your genuine intent to study.

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December 1, 2025 at 3:30 PM
News: IMB report details serious concerns over routine, unjustified use of force in immigration detention via EIN
IMB report details serious concerns over routine, unjustified use of force in immigration detention
Independent Monitoring Board finds "restraint has become routine, oversight is weak, and the dignity of detained individuals is too often disregarded"
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November 30, 2025 at 11:05 PM
The UK may be moving toward a new 10-year #EarnedSettlement system for #ILR - a major shift from the current 5-year model. 🇬🇧

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November 29, 2025 at 11:01 AM
💔 If your spouse, civil partner or unmarried partner has passed away, you may be eligible for #IndefiniteLeaveToRemain (#ILR) as a Bereaved Partner.
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November 27, 2025 at 4:00 PM
News: ONS figures show net migration down by two-thirds; Home Office figures show record high asylum claims amid falling grant rates via EIN
ONS figures show net migration down by two-thirds; Home Office figures show record high asylum claims amid falling grant rates
Net migration for the year ending June 2025 estimated at +204,000, down from +649,000
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November 27, 2025 at 11:04 AM
News: Home Secretary wins appeal over Article 8 in high-profile Gazan family case via EIN
Home Secretary wins appeal over Article 8 in high-profile Gazan family case
Court of Appeal rules Upper Tribunal applied the wrong legal test in assessing family life
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November 26, 2025 at 2:06 PM
News: BID finds “shockingly low” levels of legal representation in immigration detention via EIN
BID finds “shockingly low” levels of legal representation in immigration detention
Representation among detainees at an all-time low, latest Bail for Immigration Detainees survey reveals
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November 25, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Applying for a #FamilyVisa? Understanding the accommodation requirement is key. Find out what counts as #AdequateAccommodation, overcrowding rules and public health compliance.

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November 24, 2025 at 2:45 PM
News: Home Office launches consultation on major overhaul of settlement rules, doubling ILR qualifying period to 10 years via EIN
Home Office launches consultation on major overhaul of settlement rules, doubling ILR qualifying period to 10 years
Consultation is open for responses until 11:59pm on 12 February 2026
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November 20, 2025 at 12:50 PM
News: Public Accounts Committee criticises MoD for “farrago of errors” in Afghan data breach via EIN
Public Accounts Committee criticises MoD for “farrago of errors” in Afghan data breach
Committee says MoD's poor management of personal information put lives of many thousands of Afghans at risk
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November 19, 2025 at 10:49 PM
🌍 Bring your #DigitalTech talent to the UK with a #GlobalTalentVisa. A route for leaders & emerging leaders in #AI #Fintech #CyberSecurity + more. Prepare your personal statement & build strong Tech Nation evidence.

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November 19, 2025 at 3:05 PM
News: 2024’s record fall in net migration was steeper than first estimated, revised ONS figures show via EIN
2024’s record fall in net migration was steeper than first estimated, revised ONS figures show
Net migration in 2024 now estimated at +345,000, down from +431,000; new record high of +944,000 in year ending March 2023
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November 18, 2025 at 10:52 AM