LS Legal News Bulletin
This page is dedicated to recent news, updates and opinions from LS Legal Solicitors, as well as blogs and discussions.We want to know your opinion on various legal issues and we welcome your participation in our debates.
Simplifying UK Travel: Your Guide to the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)
Friday 31st January 2025
What is ETA? The travel rules for the UK are changing. Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) is intended to improve the control of immigration and facilitate public…
A Long Journey to EUSS Success: Three Years Later
Monday 20th January 2025
Khurshid Ali
đ Some victories take time, but theyâre worth every step. Our Head of Immigration, Khurshid Ali, successfully secured EUSS status for a client after a three-year-long battle. The case involved…
Child Protection Needs Urgent Action: Online Grooming Crimes Surge
Wednesday 15th January 2025
Stella Marat
The rise of online grooming crimes is deeply concerning, with offences increasing by 89% in just six years, reaching a record of 7,062 cases in 2023/24. Platforms like Snapchat, WhatsApp, and Facebook are commonly exploited by perpetrators to target vulnerable children. Shockingly, 81% of the victims were girls, with…
Ukraine Extension Scheme: How to Apply
Monday 13th January 2025
đ The application process for the Ukraine Permission Extension (UPE) doesnât have to be overwhelming. Hereâs a clear breakdown of what you need to know. Applications must be made online. Timing…
Case in Focus: Securing ILR Against the Odds
Thursday 9th January 2025
đ Life doesnât always follow a straight line, and immigration rules often donât account for lifeâs unexpected turns. Recently, our caseworker, Olga Bakeeva, secured Indefinite…
Ukraine Extension Scheme: Starting from 4th February 2025
Wednesday 8th January 2025
đą From 4 February 2025, Ukrainian nationals and their family members living in the UK under one of the Ukraine schemes will be able to apply for the Ukraine Permission Extension (UPE). The scheme offers the chance to extend a stay in the UK for…
đ 2024 Success Stories: Share and Win a ÂŁ100 Amazon Voucher!
Friday 6th December 2024
đ Your success deserves to be celebrated! đą Whether you've: âą Transitioned to a Skilled Worker visa, âą Obtained citizenship, âą Reunited your family in the UK,…
Case in Focus: Helping ILR Clients Manage eVisa Access with Confidence
Wednesday 4th December 2024
Clients with Indefinite Leave to Remain often face eVisa challenges, particularly when they are awaiting citizenship or want flexibility for…
Errors in eVisas â Navigating the Transition
Monday 2nd December 2024
The UK has started phasing out physical immigration documents, transitioning to a fully digital system with eVisas. This move offers greater security…
Ukraine Scheme Visas: Understanding the New Rules for Settlement
Friday 29th November 2024
âïž We would like to inform you of important changes to the UK Immigration Rules as outlined in the Statement of Changes (HC 334) which came into effect on 26 November 2024. One key aspect of this update pertains to the time spent under the Ukraine Scheme visas. Impact on…
Case in Focus: From Years of Uncertainty to British Citizenship in Just 2 Months
Wednesday 27th November 2024
After 12 years of building a life in the UK, one Ukrainian national was ready for citizenshipâbut his journey had not been easy. He had…
Empowering Communities: Visas & Taxes Made Simple
Monday 25th November 2024
Last week, our Managing Partner, Liliya Scott, and our colleague, Khrystyna Koman, had the pleasure of attending an insightful workshop on…