Please click on any of the above pages for information regarding immigration law, updates and links to useful resources. Also, please check out our blog page for comment, analysis and light-hearted opinion on recent developments. If you are accessing this site from a mobile device and wish to see the full site click on the link at the foot of the page.
Read the latest comment from IA on developments on Immigration and Asylum matters in the UK.
How to obtain legal advice. Finding a good advisor is important. Ensure anyone you instruct or approach is registered with the Office of Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC). IA is a member of the Immigration Advice Service. You can contact them at info@iasservices.org.uk or by telephone on 0844 887 0111.
This page provides a brief history of UK immigration law and links to where you can find the most up to date Rules, legislation and case-law.
This page provides information about who enforces immigration law, where applications are made, who makes decisions on immigration cases and what happens if you appeal against an immigration decision.
This page provides information about the processes involved in applying for a visa to join or remain with a British/settled spouse.
Find out how you or a relative can apply to visit you in the United Kingdom.
How you can qualify to become a British citizen and different ways to apply.
Information for students – the application process and switching to Post Study Work.
Points-Based System Categories
An overview of the Points Based System and links to updates on the operation of the system.
Who is defined as a European or ‘EEA’ national and the associated rights of those living and working in the UK and ability for family members to join them.
Find out what ‘asylum’ means and how asylum claims are processed. You can also find out how ‘fresh claims’ are made and what ‘legacy’ cases are.
Refugee Status – the position after a successul asylum claim. Find out what this status means, the associated benefits such as Family Reunion, Travel Documents and applying for Permanent Residence.
Find out more about what is meant by ‘human rights’and how they apply in immigration and asylum cases.
This is a list of all different bodies, government agencies and other websites and blogs and links to their websites.
There is a story behind every journey to the United Kingdom – the reasons why people choose to migrate to other countries are many and varied and the story of human migration is as old as the story of mankind – share your story here. How did you navigate the complexities of immigration control? Tell us of any difficulties you faced and how you overcame them. Others in similar situations just might find it useful.
Whilst Immigration Action is not currently able to provide legal advice on a case-specific basis, we hope you find the information on this site useful. Should you need to contact us for any reason you can do so at enquiries@immigrationaction.co.uk.
