Deception ILR

The TOEIC scandal enabled the Home Office to deport thousands of Students and non-Students; many simply victims of the system.  While some of those affected have now left the UK having moved on with their lives, a good number of past TOEIC students are still having their applications refused due to allegations of an intention…

This  news report states that many ILR applications are getting refused under the Paragraph 322 (5) due to tax discrepancy and amendments. It is possible that innocent visa applicants face refusals. We believe that genuine applicants are entitled to justice. On Monday 3rd September 2018, the UT Judge delivered judgment in the Upper Tribunal in…

Mr Z came to the UK with his wife. He had aspirations to set up his own business and saw that his future was in the UK. He worked very hard and had two jobs—one as an employee and one as a self-employed person. Tier 1 Extension Application Approved With No Indication of Concerns Mr…

Recently, Applicants have faced issues receiving settlement following completing five continuous years in the UK as a Tier 1 (General) migrant. To qualify for the settlement, a Tier 1 (General) Migrant must be able to show that he/she has completed a continuous period of 5 years as a Tier 1 (General) and further be able…

Mrs B was a Tier 4 (Student) Migrant. While in the UK, she extended her leave on various occasions as Tier 4 (Student). At the time of applying for further leave to remain as a Tier 4 Student, she submitted English test certificates to support her application, and her leave to remain was granted. After…

Mr H, a Non-EEA national approached A Y & J Solicitors for advice about his application for settlement in the UK. He was concerned about a tax amendments issue and knew the risk of his application being refused. During the consultation, we realised that discrepancies between the initial submission of income to HMRC and previous…