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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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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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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 14th 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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Brexit materials—citizens’ rights pre-Phase 1 agreement

On 23 June 2016, the UK held a referendum on its European Union (EU) membership. A 51.9% majority voted in favour of the UK leaving the EU (‘Brexit’)....

25th Sep

Brexit

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Citizens’ rights of residence in the withdrawal agreement—scope, rights and redress

This is the second of two linked Practice Notes covering the rights of residence agreed in the Withdrawal Agreement between the UK and the EU issued...

Produced in partnership with Graham Denholm of Landmark Chambers 25th Sep

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Brexit materials—Migration Advisory Committee report on the impact of EEA migration to the UK

The decision of the UK to leave the European Union has necessitated a review of the UK’s immigration system. On 18 September 2018 the Migration...

26th Sep

Brexit

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Immigration after Brexit: the government White Paper

A white paper entitled ‘The UK’s future skills-based immigration system’, outlining the UK government’s plans for the shape of the UK immigration...

26th Sep

Brexit

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Citizens' rights of residence in the withdrawal agreement—general principles, enforcement and related issues

This is the first of two linked Practice Notes covering the rights of residence agreed in the Withdrawal Agreement between the UK and the EU issued on...

Produced in partnership with Graham Denholm of Landmark Chambers 27th Sep

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Brexit legislation tracker 2017–19 [Archived]

ARCHIVED: This Practice Note has been archived and is not maintained. It tracks the progress of UK primary legislation introduced as part of the...

27th Sep

Brexit

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In the context of Brexit, what is meant by the ‘transition or implementation period’?

The term ‘transition or implementation period’ is used in the Agreement on the withdrawal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland...

29th Sep

Brexit

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The post-Brexit immigration system: what will it look like?

On 19 February 2020, the government announced details of the ‘new’ post-Brexit UK immigration system, with significant changes to the rules governing...

9th Oct

Brexit

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Brexit materials—citizens’ rights

This Practice Note sets out a summary of the background, timetable and current position in relation to the citizens’ rights aspect of the UK's...

12th Oct

Brexit

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The post-Brexit immigration system

European Economic Area (EEA)/Swiss citizens (termed ‘EEA citizens’ for these purposes) and their family members currently benefit from EU free...

12th Oct

Brexit

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Brexit materials—right to work checks

This Practice Note seeks to address some of the uncertainty surrounding employer right to work checks on European Economic Area (EEA) nationals and...

13th Oct

Brexit

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) immigration resources

This Practice Note is a compilation of links to useful information, news and news analysis in relation to the immigration implications of the...

19th Oct

COVID-19

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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...

23rd Oct

Brexit