Andrew Krisman

Andrew is an experienced solicitor of many years standing who has been actively involved in the field of UK immigration and British nationality law for several years. Andrew began his career as a Presenting Office for the Home Office where he presented in excess of 100 appeals before the Immigration Tribunal. In this role Andrew took responsibility for a wide range of cases including refugee claims, student visas and human rights applications. His last role as a civil servant saw him provide legal advice to the Home Office in respect of applications for Judicial Review and High Court litigation relating to immigration and migration policy. Andrew trained and qualified with well-regarded niche immigration firm, D. J. Webb & Co Solicitors before joining Bates Wells. He is currently a solicitor consultant and has developed a strong practice in both business and personal immigration. He is primarily responsible for advising clients under the Innovator and Start-up categories and Tier 1 (Investor) route. Andrew also assists companies across all sectors including assisting with sponsor licence applications and work visas under Tier 2.

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Statement of changes in Immigration Rules, HC 2631—analysis [Archived]

Practice notes

Immigration analysis: the LexisNexis® Immigration team outline the main changes set out in HC 2631, published on 9 September 2019.

Immigration

The duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children: legal framework

Practice notes

This Practice Note outlines the legal framework underpinning the duty of UK immigration decision-makers, including the Home Office, tribunals and courts, to safeguard and promote the welfare of children when making decisions affecting them. It discusses relevant provisions of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, s 55 of the Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Act 2009 (the s 55 duty) and the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union as well as the scope and application of the duty and the consequences of a failure to address the duty.

Immigration

The duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children: policy and cases

Practice notes

This Practice Note discusses the policies followed by Home Office decision makers in order to comply with the duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children under s 55 of the Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Act 2009 (the s 55 duty) when making decisions affecting them. It also reviews example case law in the context of a range of situations in which the duty applies.

Immigration

The duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children: practical tips

Practice notes

This Practice Note outlines some general principles emerging from case law relating to Secretary of State for the Home Department’s duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children under s 55 of the Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Act 2009 (the s 55 duty) when making decisions affecting them. It also provides tips for preparing submissions in cases where the duty is engaged.

Immigration