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New Home Office guidance on complex family reunion

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Published on: 09 April 2025
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LNB News 09/04/2025

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Issue Date: 09 April 2025

Published Date: 09 April 2025

Jurisdiction(s): England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales

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The Home Office has published new caseworker guidance to help its staff triage complex refugee family reunion applications. Less senior decision-makers will be able to grant straightforward claims that meet the Immigration Rules, but any more complex cases will need to be routed to a more senior decision-maker. It is unclear if this process will cause even further delay for refugee family reunion applications.

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