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Strategic Counsel for a Hostile Environment: Navigating UK Immigration Law
The United Kingdom’s immigration landscape in 2025 is defined by two characteristics: extreme volatility and rigorous enforcement. The "hostile environment" policy framework has evolved into a "compliant environment," but for applicants, the practical reality remains unchanged. The burden of proof is absolute, and the margin for error
Strategic Counsel for a Hostile Environment: Navigating UK Immigration Law
The United Kingdom’s immigration landscape in 2025 is defined by two characteristics: extreme volatility and rigorous enforcement. The "hostile environment" policy framework has evolved into a "compliant environment," but for applicants, the practical reality remains unchanged. The burden of proof is absolute, and the margin for error
Strategic Counsel for a Hostile Environment: Navigating UK Immigration Law
The United Kingdom’s immigration landscape in 2025 is defined by two characteristics: extreme volatility and rigorous enforcement. The "hostile environment" policy framework has evolved into a "compliant environment," but for applicants, the practical reality remains unchanged. The burden of proof is absolute, and the margin for error