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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

Most recent Immigration Rules changes: analysis and news pieces content

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Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules, HC 1025—analysis

This analysis covers the main changes to the Immigration Rules (the Rules) set out in HC 1025 that are likely to be of most interest to business...

25th Sep

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Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules, HC 628—analysis

This analysis covers the main changes to the Immigration Rules (the Rules) set out in HC 628 that are likely to be of most interest to business...

25th Sep

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Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules, HC 290—analysis

This analysis covers the main changes to the Immigration Rules (the Rules) set out in HC 290.HC 290 was issued on 20 July 2017, along with an...

25th Sep

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Statement of changes in Immigration Rules, HC 1849—analysis

This analysis considers the main changes to the Immigration Rules (the Rules) set out in HC 1849.HC 1849 was published on 20 December 2018, along with...

25th Sep

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Statement of changes in Immigration Rules, HC 1919—analysis

This analysis considers the main changes to the Immigration Rules (the Rules) set out in HC 1919.HC 1919 was issued on 7 March 2019, along with an...

25th Sep

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Statement of changes in Immigration Rules, HC 2631—analysis

This analysis considers the main changes to the Immigration Rules (the Rules) set out in HC 2631.HC 2631 was issued on 9 September 2019, along with an...

25th Sep

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Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules, HC 1078—analysis

This analysis covers the main changes to the Immigration Rules (the Rules) set out in HC 1078.HC 1078 was issued on 16 March 2017, along with an...

25th Sep

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Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules, HC 1779—analysis

This analysis considers the main changes to the Immigration Rules (the Rules) set out in HC 1779.HC 1779 was published on 11 December 2018 with an...

25th Sep

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Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules, HC 1154—analysis

This analysis considers the main changes to the Immigration Rules (the Rules) set out in HC 1154.HC 1154 was issued on 15 June 2018, along with an...

25th Sep

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Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules, HC 1138—analysis

This analysis covers the main changes to the Immigration Rules (the Rules) set out in HC 1138 that are likely to be of most interest to business...

25th Sep

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Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules, HC 1534—analysis

This analysis considers the main changes to the Immigration Rules (the Rules) set out in HC 1534.HC 1534 was issued on 11 October 2018, along with an...

25th Sep

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Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules, HC 693—analysis

This analysis covers the main changes to the Immigration Rules (the Rules) set out in HC 693 that are likely to be of most interest to business...

25th Sep

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Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules, HC 309—analysis

This analysis considers the main changes to the Immigration Rules (the Rules) set out in HC 309.HC 309 was issued on 7 December 2017, along with an...

26th Sep

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Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules, HC 535—summary

HC 535 was issued on 29 October 2015, along with an Explanatory Memorandum (EM). In addition to the previously trailed measures of temporarily placing...

26th Sep

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Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules, HC 877—analysis

This analysis covers the main changes to the Immigration Rules (the Rules) set out in HC 877 that are likely to be of most interest to business...

26th Sep

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Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules, HC 667—analysis

This analysis covers the main changes to the Immigration Rules (the Rules) set out in HC 667 that are likely to be of most interest to business...

26th Sep

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Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules HC 244—analysis

This analysis covers the main changes to the Immigration Rules that are set out in the Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules HC 244 (HC 244). The...

26th Sep

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Statement of changes in Immigration Rules, HC 2099—analysis

This analysis considers the main changes to the Immigration Rules (the Rules) set out in HC 2099.HC 2099 was published on 1 April 2019, together with...

26th Sep

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