S & K Law Solicitors

03/09/2026

//IMMIGRATION BAIL & SKILLED WORKER VISA: AN IMPORTANT UPDATE // A POSSIBLE ROUTE TO REGULARISE STATUS EVEN AFTER VISA EXPIRY

31/08/2026

== The proposed Independent Immigration Appeals Authority (IIAA) raises serious questions. Will it make immigration appeals faster and fairer, or simply add another layer to an already complex system? How independent will it really be in practice, and will applicants still have meaningful access to justice? ==

29/08/2026

== More Graduate visa holders are now claiming asylum in the UK. One reason may be that moving to a skilled worker visa has become harder.
Salary and skill requirements are higher, and many employers do not offer sponsorship.
Some Graduate visas are also coming to an end, leaving people with fewer immigration options.
However, every asylum claim must still be decided on its own facts and evidence == Saikat Acharjee, Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and WalesSaikat AcharjeeKazi NasherEkor RansfordAnjaliSayed Ahmed KabiriBarr Jalal Uddin

23/08/2026

23/08/2026

THE UK ASYLUM SYSTEM IS MOVING TOWARDS SPEED. BUT SPEED MUST NEVER COME AT THE COST OF FAIRNESS !!

13/08/2026

//Global Talent is not just a title. It is about proven achievement, real recognition and strong evidence//

10/08/2026

//REPEATED ASYLUM INTERVIEWS AND HOME OFFICE DUTIES//

Being called for more than one asylum interview can place significant pressure on a claimant, particularly where the person is already vulnerable, anxious or receiving mental health support. The Home Office can arrange a further asylum interview where genuinely more information is needed, but repeated interviews should remain focused on matters that still require clarification. Before any further interview, the interviewing officer should properly review the evidence already on file, including earlier interview records, statements and supporting documents, so that unnecessary repetition is avoided. Home Office asylum interview guidance also recognises that interviews should not become unnecessarily detailed, prolonged or exhausting and that vulnerability, trauma and mental health should be taken into account. This is important because repeated questioning can affect a vulnerable claimant’s concentration, memory and ability to give clear evidence. Where only limited matters remain outstanding, the guidance also allows the Home Office to seek further information in writing. A fair asylum process therefore requires proper preparation, focused questioning and careful consideration of the claimant’s individual circumstances and all the evidence already provided.S & K Law Solicitors Saikat Acharjee, Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales Kazi Nasher Sayed Ahmed Kabiri Anjali Bondili

09/08/2026

The Home Office must observe her duties and follow her own guidelines while deciding an Asylum case!

02/08/2026

//GRADUATE STUDENTS’ CHILD RULE CHANGE FROM 03 AUG ‘26//

24/07/2026

//NEW IMMIGRATION RULE CHANGE TAKES EFFECT ON 03 AUGUST 2026//

1) ON IMMIGRATION BAIL AND OVERSTAYING:

New UK immigration rule changes take effect on 03 August 2026 under Statement of Changes HC 259. Being on immigration bail will no longer cause an automatic visa refusal. If you meet the 14-day overstayer rule, the Home Office will ignore your bail status. This allows your application to be judged on its actual facts.

2) ON UK BORN BABIES OF GRADUATE VISA HOLDERS:

Starting 03 August 2026, babies born in the UK can apply directly for a visa as dependants if their parent holds a Graduate visa. This fixes an old legal gap in Appendix Graduate. It gives families a direct way to stay together in the UK.

3. ON ASYLUM INTERVIEW PROCESS:

From 03 August 2026, the Home Office is combining screening and main asylum interviews into a single process. This change aims to process claims faster. It allows caseworkers to make decisions without a second interview for unfounded claims.

PLEASE CONTACT our legal team today if you need clear advice on how these 03 August rule changes affect your visa application!