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Brexit legislation tracker

This Practice Note tracks the progress of UK legislation introduced as part of the legislative project associated with the UK’s withdrawal from the

Applying to naturalise as a British citizen: eligibility

Naturalisation is the most common way for adults to acquire British citizenship. The naturalisation route to British citizenship enables adults who do

Resident Labour Market Test

An employer will be required to carry out a Resident Labour Market Test (also referred to as RLMT) before they can apply for a restricted Certificate

'Durable relationships' and 'other family members' of EEA nationals: definitions and rights of entry and residence

Important notice on Brexit: As of exit day (31 January 2020) the UK is no longer an EU Member State. However, in accordance with the Withdrawal

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Procedure for applying from overseas

Coronavirus (COVID-19): This Practice Note contains guidance on subjects potentially impacted by the government’s response to the coronavirus...

Produced in partnership with Gary McIndoe of Latitude Law 27th Oct

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Partners applying for entry clearance under Appendix FM: eligibility table

This Practice Note sets out the requirements for an application for entry clearance as the fiancé(e), proposed civil partner, spouse, civil partner or...

21st Oct

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Partners applying for limited leave under Part 8: eligibility table

Who can apply under Part 8?An application for further limited leave to remain as a spouse, civil partner, unmarried or same-sex partner can be made...

9th Oct

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Making an outside the Rules or exceptional circumstances application

This Practice Note covers practical factors which will need to be considered when advising clients who may not meet all of the requirements of any...

Produced in partnership with Ed Mynott 5th Oct

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Partners applying for limited leave to remain under Appendix FM: eligibility tables

Limited leave to remain as a partnerHow the category worksThis Practice Note sets out the requirements for an application for limited leave to remain...

5th Oct

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Tier 1 (Entrepreneur)—summary and resources

The Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) category closed to new entrants on 29 March 2019. The only individuals who can now enter this category are those who have or...

26th Sep

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Appendix FM: exceptional circumstances cases under para GEN.3

This Practice Note looks at the of ‘Exceptional circumstances’ provisions found in para GEN.3.1‒3.3 of the Immigration Rules, Appendix FM, which may...

26th Sep

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Schedule of absences

The schedule of absences spreadsheets below may be used by Lexis®PSL Immigration subscribers to calculate a person’s absences from the UK for the...

26th Sep

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General requirements for indefinite leave to remain in work, business and investment categories

This Practice Note examines the key common requirements for indefinite leave to remain (also known as ILR or settlement) applications in work-related...

26th Sep

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Applying for a sponsor licence under Tiers 2 and 5: procedure

When applying for a sponsor licence under Tiers 2 and 5 of the Points-Based System (PBS), an organisation must go through the following process:•step...

26th Sep

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Visitor (standard): eligibility

The visitor (standard) category enables short-term visitors to come to the UK for a range of purposes including recreation, business activities,...

25th Sep

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Routes for applying to register a minor child as a British citizen

Applying to register a minor child as a British citizen is only necessary if the child has not automatically acquired British citizenship. Before an...

25th Sep

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Illegal working: dealing with employees

An employer who is found to have employed a person unlawfully in the UK may be liable to civil penalties and/or criminal sanctions. For further...

25th Sep

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Applying for a sponsor licence under Tiers 2 and 5: eligibility and suitability

The eligibility criteria for obtaining a sponsor licence are not located in statute law nor in the Immigration Rules; they are mainly contained within...

25th Sep

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Sources of immigration law

There are multiple sources of immigration law. In addition to 16 or so statutes and the ever-changing Immigration Rules, there is a huge number of...

25th Sep

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When does leave continue—making and withdrawing applications, challenging decisions and travel

This Practice Note explains what happens to a person’s leave to enter or remain in the UK when they:•travel outside the UK, the Channel Islands, the...

25th Sep

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Bulgarian and Romanian nationals during the accession period: work permission and exemptions

Important notice on Brexit: As of exit day (31 January 2020) the UK is no longer an EU Member State. However, in accordance with the Withdrawal...

25th Sep

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Applying for entry clearance as a posted worker

Important notice on Brexit: As of exit day (31 January 2020) the UK is no longer an EU Member State. However, in accordance with the Withdrawal...

25th Sep

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Family members of A2 nationals during the accession period

Important notice on Brexit: As of exit day (31 January 2020) the UK is no longer an EU Member State. However, in accordance with the Withdrawal...

25th Sep

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Exclusion and expulsion of EEA nationals and their family members: case law

Important notice on Brexit: As of exit day (31 January 2020) the UK is no longer an EU Member State. However, in accordance with the Withdrawal...

25th Sep

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Applying for an EEA family permit

Important notice on Brexit: As of exit day (31 January 2020) the UK is no longer an EU Member State. However, in accordance with the Withdrawal...

25th Sep

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Acquiring permanent residence early

Important notice on Brexit: As of exit day (31 January 2020) the UK is no longer an EU Member State. However, in accordance with the Withdrawal...

25th Sep

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Zambrano and European Union citizenship

Important notice on Brexit: As of exit day (31 January 2020) the UK is no longer an EU Member State. However, in accordance with the Withdrawal...

25th Sep

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European free movement law: sources of law and general principles

Important notice on Brexit: As of exit day (31 January 2020) the UK is no longer an EU Member State. However, in accordance with the Withdrawal...

25th Sep

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Applying to confirm a Zambrano right of residence

Important notice on Brexit: As of exit day (31 January 2020) the UK is no longer an EU Member State. However, in accordance with the Withdrawal...

25th Sep

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Applying to confirm permanent residence

Important notice on Brexit: As of exit day (31 January 2020) the UK is no longer an EU Member State. However, in accordance with the Withdrawal...

26th Sep

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Abuse of rights in EU free movement law—the UK’s concerns and responses

Important notice on Brexit: As of exit day (31 January 2020) the UK is no longer an EU Member State. However, in accordance with the Withdrawal...

26th Sep

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EEA nationals: exclusion and expulsion

Important notice on Brexit: As of exit day (31 January 2020) the UK is no longer an EU Member State. However, in accordance with the Withdrawal...

26th Sep

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Croatian nationals: exemptions from worker authorisation [Archived]

IMPORTANT NOTICE: THIS PRACTICE NOTE HAS NOW BEEN ARCHIVED. THIS NOTE COVERS THE LAW WHICH APPLIED AS AT 30 JUNE 2018. RESTRICTIONS ON UK LABOUR...

26th Sep

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A8 and A2 nationals and permanent residence

Important notice on Brexit: As of exit day (31 January 2020) the UK is no longer an EU Member State. However, in accordance with the Withdrawal...

26th Sep

Precedents

Posted workers: letter of support from business providing services

[To BE TYPED ON ORIGINAL OFFICIAL LETTER–HEADED PAPER OF BUSINESS][Address to Entry Clearance Officer: insert entry clearance post and address][Insert...

26th Sep

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Third country national family member: EEA national—letter in support

Entry Clearance Officer,[Insert Home Office address where application is being sent][Insert date]Dear [insert organisation name][Name of applicant,...

26th Sep

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Croatian nationals: worker authorisation [Archived]

IMPORTANT NOTICE: THIS PRACTICE NOTE HAS NOW BEEN ARCHIVED. THIS NOTE COVERS THE LAW WHICH APPLIED AS AT 30 JUNE 2018. RESTRICTIONS ON UK LABOUR...

26th Sep

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Third country national family member: facilitating entry without an EEA family permit—letter to immigration officer

Immigration Officer, Border Force, Port of Entry[Insert date]Dear [insert organisation name][Insert name, nationality and date of birth]We act for...

26th Sep

Precedents

EEA family permit application—checklist

Format for translationsIn general, any documents not in English or Welsh must be accompanied by a certified translation which includes:—details of the...

26th Sep

Precedents

Posted workers: business receiving services—letter of support

[To be typed on original official letter–headed paper of business][Address to entry clearance officer: insert entry clearance post and address][Insert...

26th Sep