Immigration

What is Asylum? Asylum is sought by those seeking refuge from persecution and human rights abuses at any point after entering the UK whether legally or illegally. When Should Asylum Be Claimed? Claims for asylum should be made to an immigration officer as soon as practicably possible upon entering the UK. An asylum seeker who […]

Sharan Rupra, immigration specialist at Kangs Solicitors reports upon the Government’s decision to reverse its earlier decision to substantially increase the level of fees payable upon the issue of an Appeal against a refusal. On 10th October 2016 the fees payable upon Immigration Appeals were increased by five hundred per cent with the intent of […]

Sharan Rupra, immigration law specialist at Kangs Solicitors discusses the rights of EU Nationals in the UK. Following the BREXIT referendum, the future of EU nationals residing in the UK has become very uncertain and, whilst the government has stated that those already in the UK will be allowed to remain, no assurances have been […]

Sharan Rupra of Kangs Solicitors discusses a recent case involving the representation of a Commonwealth citizen who arrived in the UK on the 8th August 2013. She enjoyed the benefit of a spouse visa which was valid for the period 5th July 2013 to 15th April 2016 and she wished to extend her leave upon […]

The Human Rights situation in Iraq has continued to deteriorate as the result of operations being carried out by the Iraqi forces endeavoring to regain control of Mosul and other cities from, so called, Islamic State. There are grave concerns for the safety of innocent civilians caught up in this fighting and the overwhelming humanitarian […]

What is an EU Derived Right of Residence? | Kangs Immigration Solicitors A person who does not qualify for a right of residence under the free movement directive may qualify for another right of residence under EU law. An EU derived right of residence is, essentially, permission from the Home Office to reside in the […]