Barry O'Leary
@barryoleary.bsky.social
Immigration & Nationality lawyer at Wesley Gryk Solicitors and Director of Micro Rainbow 🌈
Immigration law/policy people. There was a Home Office paper on why people came on small boats and "pull factors." I was initially buried. I can't find it. Any ideas?
December 1, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Immigration law/policy people. There was a Home Office paper on why people came on small boats and "pull factors." I was initially buried. I can't find it. Any ideas?
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Shabana Mahmood plans to extend the period refugees have to wait for permanent residence in the UK to 20 years, during which time their status will be under repeated review
November 15, 2025 at 11:31 PM
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Job Ad: Immigration & Nationality Solicitor at Wesley Gryk Solicitors LLP - Free Movement
Wesley Gryk Solicitors LLP is a top-ranked specialist firm in UK immigration and nationality law, consistently recognised by The Legal 500, Chambers and
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September 23, 2025 at 7:01 AM
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But making family reunion harder may force more family members to make dangerous crossings.
Another example of the continuing failure to engage with why people attempt to make these awful journeys.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Another example of the continuing failure to engage with why people attempt to make these awful journeys.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
UK to tighten family member rules for asylum cases
Yvette Cooper will outline her plans when MPs return to Parliament after the summer break.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 1, 2025 at 8:49 AM
But making family reunion harder may force more family members to make dangerous crossings.
Another example of the continuing failure to engage with why people attempt to make these awful journeys.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Another example of the continuing failure to engage with why people attempt to make these awful journeys.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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It was called General Secretary when it was my job but it is a great job despite the Chief Executive title (& you could try to negotiate it back). It doesn't get any easier, but that is what makes it so worthwhile.
In case you missed it: Job Ad: Chief Executive, Immigration Law Practitioners' Association (ILPA) | Free Movement
Job Ad: Chief Executive, Immigration Law Practitioners Association (ILPA) - Free Movement
Job title: Chief Executive
freemovement.org.uk
April 11, 2025 at 8:34 PM
It was called General Secretary when it was my job but it is a great job despite the Chief Executive title (& you could try to negotiate it back). It doesn't get any easier, but that is what makes it so worthwhile.
BRP 'grace period ' extended until 1 June.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Millions have now taken action to access their eVisa
Published statistics show millions have accessed their eVisa, as an extension to the period expired immigration documents can be used for travel is confirmed.
www.gov.uk
February 28, 2025 at 11:53 AM
BRP 'grace period ' extended until 1 June.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
www.gov.uk/government/n...
ilpa.org.uk/event/web-30...
This will be an excellent event; bringing together a brilliant set of speakers (see link) to hold a day long conversation on the most important issues in the overlap between family law and immigration law. Aimed at practitioners, academics, policy makers etc. Book it!
This will be an excellent event; bringing together a brilliant set of speakers (see link) to hold a day long conversation on the most important issues in the overlap between family law and immigration law. Aimed at practitioners, academics, policy makers etc. Book it!
WEB 3072 ILPA Conference on Current Issues in Immigration and Family Law - ILPA
We invite you to attend ILPA’s Conference on Current Issues in Immigration & Family Law, hosted as a hybrid event. An all-day conference bringing together experts from the worlds of […]
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February 13, 2025 at 8:36 AM
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This will be an excellent event; bringing together a brilliant set of speakers (see link) to hold a day long conversation on the most important issues in the overlap between family law and immigration law. Aimed at practitioners, academics, policy makers etc. Book it!
This will be an excellent event; bringing together a brilliant set of speakers (see link) to hold a day long conversation on the most important issues in the overlap between family law and immigration law. Aimed at practitioners, academics, policy makers etc. Book it!
Statement of Changes to Immigration Rules published today. Colombia back on the visa national list. That didn't last long! They only became non visa nationals two years ago.
November 26, 2024 at 2:24 PM
Statement of Changes to Immigration Rules published today. Colombia back on the visa national list. That didn't last long! They only became non visa nationals two years ago.
August 19, 2024 at 7:53 PM
We have a vacancy for a paralegal. Full details here:
www.gryklaw.com/vacancies/
Reposts very much appreciated.
www.gryklaw.com/vacancies/
Reposts very much appreciated.
March 20, 2024 at 1:32 PM
We have a vacancy for a paralegal. Full details here:
www.gryklaw.com/vacancies/
Reposts very much appreciated.
www.gryklaw.com/vacancies/
Reposts very much appreciated.
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Our next webinar is confirmed! Barry O'Leary is joining us to discuss exceptional circumstances in Appendix FM applications.
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February 21, 2024 at 9:16 AM
Our next webinar is confirmed! Barry O'Leary is joining us to discuss exceptional circumstances in Appendix FM applications.
Use code "earlybird20" for 20% off until 15 March
More info and tickets: freemovement.org.uk/product/webi...
Use code "earlybird20" for 20% off until 15 March
More info and tickets: freemovement.org.uk/product/webi...
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The minimum income requirement for partner applications will increase in spring this year. In this article, Barry O'Leary summarises the different ways the requirement can be avoided:
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How to avoid the minimum income requirement for partners under Appendix FM - Free Movement
"This is a very dark day for many families who will be unable to meet the ... new income requirement" commented Sonia on the day the Home Secretary announced that the minimum income requirement for pa...
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January 22, 2024 at 11:38 AM
The minimum income requirement for partner applications will increase in spring this year. In this article, Barry O'Leary summarises the different ways the requirement can be avoided:
freemovement.org.uk/how-to-avoid...
freemovement.org.uk/how-to-avoid...