Richmond Chambers Immigration Barristers

Richmond Chambers Immigration Barristers The UK's leading immigration barrister law firm. For immigration matters. When it matters.

Richmond Chambers LLP is an award-winning, innovative partnership of specialist immigration barristers and other immigration law professionals. Practising from the heart of London's Covent Garden, our UK immigration barristers provide expert legal advice and representation, directly to the public, in relation to all aspects of UK immigration law.

Thinking of launching an innovative business in the UK? The Innovator Founder Visa could provide a route to live, work a...
02/06/2026

Thinking of launching an innovative business in the UK? The Innovator Founder Visa could provide a route to live, work and settle in the UK.

In her latest guide, Immigration Barrister Georgina Griggs explains the current Innovator Founder Visa requirements in 2026, including endorsement, business plans, financial requirements and settlement.

The article looks at:

– how the Innovator Founder route replaced the Innovator and Start-up visas
– the endorsement process and approved endorsing bodies
– whether applicants still need £50,000 to invest
– rules on additional work outside the business
– how settlement works after 3 years

📖 Read the full article: https://immigrationbarrister.co.uk/innovator-founder-visa-route-application-guide/

👉 Need expert guidance? Contact our immigration barristers today.

📱 +44(0)203 617 9173
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.richmondchambers.com

News: Home Office awards contract, plans 2027 implementation for using AI to assess age of asylum seekers: New guidance ...
01/06/2026

News: Home Office awards contract, plans 2027 implementation for using AI to assess age of asylum seekers: New guidance says facial age estimation technology to only be used as supplementary tool for immigration officers

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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Client Review“Exceptional service… combining technical expertise with clear, practical guidance.”We’re proud to se...
31/05/2026

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Client Review

“Exceptional service… combining technical expertise with clear, practical guidance.”

We’re proud to see Dr Catherine Taroni recognised for her professional and hands-on approach to Sponsor Licence applications - helping businesses navigate complex requirements with clarity and confidence at every stage.

From initial advice through to submission, our team focuses on delivering structured, reliable support tailored to each organisation’s needs.

Learn more about our team:
https://immigrationbarrister.co.uk/about-us/our-team/

👉 Need expert advice? Contact us today.

📱 +44(0)203 617 9173
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.richmondchambers.com

Meet Bernie Wood, Immigration Barrister.Before coming to the Bar, Bernie worked in the Law Centre movement, as a researc...
29/05/2026

Meet Bernie Wood, Immigration Barrister.

Before coming to the Bar, Bernie worked in the Law Centre movement, as a researcher at Fair Trials International, as a trade union representative, and as a teacher and translator. It's a background that shapes everything about the way he works - thorough, considered, and genuinely focused on the people he represents.

Whether you're navigating a complex family migration application, applying for a work visa, or challenging a Home Office refusal, Bernie brings careful preparation and clear expertise to every case. His practice covers Appendix FM family visas, EU Settlement Scheme applications, human rights claims, Skilled Worker and Global Talent routes, naturalisation and settlement, and short stay visas.

Find out more about Bernie's practice:
https://immigrationbarrister.co.uk/about/our-team/bernard-wood/

👉 Need expert advice? Our immigration barristers are here to help. Contact us today.
📱 +44(0)203 617 9173
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.richmondchambers.com

News: Report warns child asylum seekers are being wrongly detained and removed under UK-France ‘one in, one out’ scheme:...
29/05/2026

News: Report warns child asylum seekers are being wrongly detained and removed under UK-France ‘one in, one out’ scheme: Jesuit Refugee Service UK and Humans for Rights Network say at least 141 age-disputed young people have been detained

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The EU Settlement Scheme is changing – and the implications are significant for those with pre-settled status.In this in...
28/05/2026

The EU Settlement Scheme is changing – and the implications are significant for those with pre-settled status.

In this interview, Kian Richardson explains key developments, including:
– the expansion of automatic grants of settled status
– the introduction of the “30 in 60” residence rule
– who may not qualify for automatic conversion
– when pre-settled status may be removed

With around 1.4 million people still holding pre-settled status, these updates are highly relevant.

Read more here: https://immigrationbarrister.co.uk/eu-settlement-scheme-changes-2026-settled-status-pre-settled-status/

👉 Need advice on your status or application? Contact our immigration barristers.

📱 +44(0)203 617 9173
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.richmondchambers.com

News: Home Office releases asylum age dispute statistics as Helen Bamber Foundation warns of ongoing safeguarding failur...
27/05/2026

News: Home Office releases asylum age dispute statistics as Helen Bamber Foundation warns of ongoing safeguarding failures: 17% of initial adult decisions later found to be children, with hundreds of cases still pending

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A sponsor licence refusal doesn't always mean starting from scratch, but acting quickly is essential.Depending on why th...
26/05/2026

A sponsor licence refusal doesn't always mean starting from scratch, but acting quickly is essential.

Depending on why the application was refused, it may be possible to correct a caseworker error, challenge the decision by judicial review, or submit a fresh application. Some refusal reasons require a 6-month wait before re-applying, and any fresh application must address the earlier refusal directly. A UKVI compliance visit is likely to follow.

Understanding which option applies to your situation, and the time limits attached to each, is the critical first step.

Read more on our website: https://immigrationbarrister.co.uk/business-immigration/sponsor-licences/sponsor-licence-refusals/

👉 Need expert advice? Our immigration barristers are here to help. Contact us today.

📱 +44(0)203 617 9173
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.richmondchambers.com

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Client Success StoryApplying for a spouse visa can feel overwhelming, especially when the outcome matters so much....
24/05/2026

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Client Success Story

Applying for a spouse visa can feel overwhelming, especially when the outcome matters so much.

We supported our client with thorough, honest advice and close attention to detail throughout their application - ensuring all the right evidence was in place and helping them move forward with confidence.

We’re delighted to have played a part in reuniting a couple and helping them start their married life together in the UK.

Learn more about our team:
https://immigrationbarrister.co.uk/about-us/our-team/

👉 Need expert advice? Contact us today.

📱 +44(0)203 617 9173
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.richmondchambers.com

🚨 Sponsor licence guidance update this week from the Home Office.In her latest article, Immigration Barrister Georgina G...
22/05/2026

🚨 Sponsor licence guidance update this week from the Home Office.

In her latest article, Immigration Barrister Georgina Griggs explains the Home Office’s new formal definition of “operating or trading” for sponsor licence applications and why the change matters for Skilled Worker sponsors.

The article explains how the updated guidance may affect:

– start-ups and pre-revenue businesses
– newly established UK companies
– overseas businesses setting up in the UK
– sponsor licence refusals and revocations
– compliance scrutiny and documentary requirements

The guidance also introduces new examples of situations where the Home Office may conclude that a business is not genuinely trading, including concerns around “circular trading” between linked entities.

📖 Read the full article: https://immigrationbarrister.co.uk/home-office-defines-operating-or-trading-for-sponsor-licence-applications/

👉 Need advice on sponsor licence applications or compliance? Contact our immigration barristers today.

📱 +44(0)203 617 9173
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.richmondchambers.com

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