Jarmila Entezari
Articles by Jarmila Entezari
11 Sep 2026 Keeping families together: from multiple self-submitted refusals to a successful outcome
The client may have qualified under the EU Settlement Scheme from the outset. However, before instructing our team, she had submitted several applications herself, without the assistance of an immigration adviser or legal representative. These applications were refused because the evidence provided did not adequately address the relevant requirements.
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9 Dec 2025 Travelling as a Dual British–EU Citizen: How ETA Rules Work in Practice
As the UK continues to modernise its border processes, many travellers are adjusting to new entry requirements, including the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). However, dual British - EU citizens occupy a unique legal position, and misunderstandings, particularly by airlines, are increasingly common. This article explains how the rules work in practice, what documents dual nationals should use when travelling, and what to do if a carrier incorrectly insists that an ETA is required.
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20 Aug 2025 ETA Refused for the UK? Why It’s Not the End of the Road and What You Can Do Next
With the UK’s Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme now in effect for an increasing number of nationalities, many visitors are finding themselves unexpectedly refused entry authorisation, sometimes with only a limited explanation. If you or someone you know has recently had an ETA refused, it is important to understand that this does not necessarily mean […]
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18 Jun 2025 Seamless UK Ancestry Visa Application through South African–UK Collaboration
Background A South African client based in Johannesburg sought to apply for a UK Ancestry Visa, having confirmed that one of her grandparents was born in the United Kingdom. While eligible, our client faced challenges in gathering the necessary original South African documents to prove their family lineage and meet the UKVI requirements. Challenges Solution: […]
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17 Mar 2020 Court Approves Application For Mother To Apply For Passport For Children In Father’s Absence
At IMD Solicitors we represent a number of family clients, located in the UK and abroad. As more and more families are becoming international families, we are often asked to provide legal advice and assistance. Usually this is when parents have separated and decisions relating to the child need to be made but one parent […]
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