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‘Every day the policy changes’: chaos and confusion for Filipino workers over US immigration rules

The US relies on migrant workers in crucial sectors but shifting policies under Donald Trump create uncertainty and fear

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UK Supreme Court criticises complexity of immigration rules (but dismisses case anyway)

Colin Yeo is a barrister specialising in UK immigration law at Garden Court Chambers in London.  He founded and edits the Free Movement immigration law blog, where this piece was originally published on 14 December 2016. It is reprinted here with permission.

The Supreme Court has given judgment in the case of Mirza v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2016] UKSC 63. The case concerned the effect of section 3C of the Immigration Act 1971 as amended and whether it extends leave where an applicant for leave is found later to have made an invalid application. In short, it does not. The appeals were dismissed.

In the course of giving the leading and only judgment, Lord Carnwath expresses dismay at the state of immigration law:

“I have found this a troubling case. It is particularly disturbing that the Secretary of State herself has been unable to maintain a consistent view of the meaning of the relevant rules and regulations. The public, and particularly those directly affected by immigration control, are entitled to expect the legislative scheme to be underpinned by a coherent view of their meaning and the policy behind them. I agree with the concluding comments of Elias LJ (para 49) on this aspect, and the “overwhelming need” for rationalisation and simplification.”

It is clear too that the Court was concerned at the effect of the judgment, which means that bona fide applicants and their employers or landlords might find themselves criminalised or subject to substantial civil penalties by the accidental use of a wrong form or fee. Nevertheless, the law means what it says and the appeals had to be dismissed.

Source: R (on the application of Mirza) (Appellant) v Secretary of State for the Home Department (Respondent) – The Supreme Court

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UK to toughen immigration rules amid political pressure

The UK government is expected to raise English language requirements and extend the waiting period for permanent residency as part of a raft

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DHS Tightens Immigration Rules: Millions May Be Required to Register or Face Penalties

New DHS immigration registration requirements could affect millions of noncitizens by requiring personal information and proof of registrati

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New Zealand to tighten immigration rules amid crime concerns

WELLINGTON: New Zealand’s government will introduce legislation on Wednesday to tighten crime enforcement rules, saying the changes are needed to tackle serious offending, migrant exploitation and bad-faith claims.

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UK visa applications down by over 100,000 amid stricter immigration rules

New figures suggest the overall level of net migration to Britain is likely to continue on a downward trend

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Ireland tightens immigration rules in bid to slow population growth

DUBLIN () -Ireland introduced measures to tighten its immigration rules on Wednesday that the justice minister said were aimed at slowing a

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When is an overseas adoption recognised for UK immigration purposes? - Free Movement

The Upper Tribunal has handed down a significant decision on overseas adoptions and their interplay with immigration rules in the case of ST