Uk Government introduces new immigration reforms

Monday, June 23, 2014Share on facebookShare on google_plusone_share


Through The Immigration Bill which received Royal Assent on May 14, 2014, a series of reforms have been introduced which aim to ensure that the UK immigration system is: fairer to British citizens and legitimate migrants and tougher on those with no right to be in the UK.

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In referring to the the new legislation, the Immigration and Security Minister James Brokenshire has been quoted saying:

The Immigration Act is a landmark piece of legislation which will build on our existing reforms to ensure that our immigration system works in the national interest (…) The Immigration Act will significantly enhance the way Border Force, Immigration Enforcement and UK Visas & Immigration undertake their work to secure the border, enforce the immigration rules and continue to attract the brightest and the best.

The Immigration Act 2014 is sought to make fundamental changes to the immigration system and seek to limit the factors which draw illegal migrants to the UK as well as impact the consideration of Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights in immigration cases.

Key highlights of the Immigration Act include:

Reducing the number of decisions which may be appealed
Changes to the consideration of the right to a family life when considering European Convention of Human Rights (ECHR) Article 8 claims in immigration cases;
Changes to effects for individuals entering into a sham marriage or civil partnership;
Introduction of requirements for landlords to verify the immigration status of tenants;
Introduction of a requirement for temporary migrants to make financial contributions to the National Health Service.
Other changes are also outlined in the legislation. UK Visas & Immigration have indicated that these changes seek to eliminate immigration abuse as well as expedite the removal of persons with no right to remain. Applicants currently in the UK or seeking to enter the UK should obtain counsel on the impact of this legislation on their current and future visa applications to the UK.