Immigration

The Home Office has overseen a sharp increase in immigration raids and arrests across Scotland as part of a UK-wide crackdown on illegal working since Labour came to power last summer, according to new figures. Last month, there were 39 immigration enforcement visits in Scotland – a 116 per ce

Scottish law firms have reported a dramatic rise in enquiries from Americans looking to relocate following Donald Trump's political comeback. Thorntons is among the firms which says it has seen a huge increase – but has warned that many people appear misinformed about the many visa solutions a

The UK's immigration system is a “public mental health concern” that harms asylum seekers, according to psychiatrists. A new report from the Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCPsych) highlights how the UK government has the opportunity to reform the immigration system for "sanctuary seeke

Recent UK government legislation relating to asylum and migration introduced as a part of their plan to ‘stop the boats’ has been described as “alarming”, “dehumanising” and incompatible with the country’s domestic constitutional norms and international lega

Fragomen solicitor Kelly Hardman explains the roll-out of a new scheme which helps to digitalise the UK’s border is already under way – and energy sector companies which deploy workers from overseas need to pay heed to its implications. The Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) initiativ

Scottish senior pupils and university students have been invited to join Fragomen's free online immigration school. The 2023 UK Immigration School will give participants invaluable insights into the multi-faceted world of immigration law and related fields.

The UK government has made several serious commitments towards the country’s quest for energy independence. In addition to issuing hundreds of new North Sea oil and gas licences this past summer and more to come this autumn, the country also continues its renewables strategy, albeit acknowledg

Fragomen solicitor Kelly Hardman explains why immigration is inevitably a central issue today for offshore wind employers striving to ensure they have the workforce they need – and why they should already be planning as a key area of concession comes to an end. The UK is currently a world lead

More than 50 per cent of women and children who have been forcibly displaced are estimated to have experienced sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) during their migration journey. SGBV includes different forms of violence such as rape and sexual assault, emotional violence, forced marriage and fo

The Court of Appeal has concluded that a judicial review petition by a man who was refused Indefinite Leave to Remain based on 10 years of continuous lawful residence in UK was permissible but fell to be refused. Appellant Victormills Iyieke argued that he had “book-ended” leave between

Reforms to remove legal exemptions to give live-in domestic workers access to the minimum wage are important but will be difficult to enforce because of Britain’s immigration rules, according to a new study. People who live and work in private households have been excluded from minimum wage re

The Home Office’s so-called ‘turn around’ tactics in the English Channel have not been shown to have a clear legal basis, according to the House of Lords Justice and Home Affairs Committee. In a letter to the Home Secretary, published today, the committee expresses concerns around

Migrant families to Scotland could be better supported by series of changes to UK government immigration rules, an independent expert group has said. The Expert Advisory Group (EAG) on Migration and Population has set out 10 proposals to encourage and support families moving to Scotland.

Immigration lawyer Jack Freeland looks at the latest rules for UK-US travel. The UK eased its restrictions on American travellers in July, and both sides of the pond are once again open for business. As such, it is timely to restate the procedure for applying for a UK spouse or partner visa from the

Immigration is in the news a lot right now, mostly stories about the UK government’s plans to reform the asylum system in response to small boats arriving on the English South Coast, writes Kelly Hardman. The government line is that they want to welcome refugees but expect them to enter t