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Family law

UK Immigration - Minimum 21 years age requirement for foreign spouses declared unlawful

12:46 26/10/2011
The new UK immigration requirement that overseas spouses must be at least 21 years old has recently been declared unlawful by the UK High Court. UK Prime Minister David Cameron had said that the new...

UK Immigration English language requirements for spouses and partners from November 2010

9:48 20/08/2010
If you wish to gain entry or remain in the UK as the spouse or partner of someone settled in the UK you will from 29 November 2010 have to confirm that your English at a high enough level so that you...

New Laws to prevent forced marriages in England, Wales and Northern Ireland

16:56 27/11/2008
Laws to prevent forced marriages and protect those who have already fallen victim have been introduced in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Under these new laws which are the first to specifically...

Foreigners opting for fake marriages to get NZ residency

14:23 11/01/2006
Foreigners desperate to get New Zealand residency are opting for fake marriages, with Department of Labour investigators successfully prosecuting about half a dozen cases each year. In New Zealand it...

Canadian minister wants to make international adoptions easier

19:39 17/10/2005
Foreign-born children adopted by Canadians would be made instant citizens under legislation to be announced by the federal government. Ottawa says the move is about treating adopted children equally...

Tougher UK immigration marriage rules soon

12:53 07/01/2005
Spouses of British Citizens and of permanent residents from outside the European Union who wish to remain in the UK on the basis of marriage will face more rigorous requirements to show that their...

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