Who can be a parent, including an adoptive parent, under the Immigration Rules? – Richard McKee (Retired judge of the Upper Tribunal)

Last year, HC 590 made sweeping changes to the immigration rules concerning parents, especially adoptive parents, which include some surprises.

Asylum Law Update – Brenda Efurhievwe (Barrister, Goldsmith Chambers)

The webinar will cover changes in the asylum process since October 2024. It will provide an overview of the current approach to asylum claims, best practice in view of the November 2024 FTT Practice Direction and the proposed changes to asylum law in the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill.

Impact on Family visas – Julian Norman (Barrister, Goldsmith Chambers)

Immigration Law Update (Summer) 2025 – Richard McKee (Retired judge of the Upper Tribunal)

Focusing on some of the highlights and lowlights of the proposals set out in the White Paper published on 12th May 2025, including the implications for overseas workers and students, as well as their sponsors.

General Grounds for Refusal – Rajiv Sharma (Barrister, The 36 Group)

Consideration of the ‘general’ grounds for refusal with a discussion of common pitfalls, how to avoid them, and what to do if they arise

Citizenship updates – Niamh Fegan (Pupil Barrister, Goldsmith Chambers)

This session will provide an update on recent changes to citizenship policy. It will also consider what may be on the horizon for nationality since the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill and Immigration White Paper.

Administrative Reviews, Judicial Review and Appeals / Immigration and Asylum Appeals, Bail Applications and Deportation – Nishan Paramjorthy (Barrister, Paramount Chambers)

Panel Discussion – A session answering your questions