Appendix FM: the suitability requirements and the general grounds for refusal
Produced in partnership with Jo Renshaw of Turpin Miller
Practice notesAppendix FM: the suitability requirements and the general grounds for refusal
Produced in partnership with Jo Renshaw of Turpin Miller
Practice notesThe suitability Requirements in Appendix FM mirror, to a certain extent, the grounds for refusal which are set out in the Immigration Rules, Part 9. For details of these grounds, see: Grounds for refusal and re-entry bans—overview. The Immigration Rules, Part 9, para 9.1.1(a) confirms that the Part 9 grounds for refusing applications for entry clearance or leave to remain do not apply to applications made under the Immigration Rules, Appendix FM, save for: Immigration Rules, Part 9, para 9.8.2, which applies only to entry clearance applications (previously contrived in a significant way to frustrate the intention of the rules or aggravating circumstances). There are also a number of Part 9 grounds which will apply to refusal of leave to enter at port, and in relation to cancellation of existing leave, for persons who have leave under Appendix FM.
In many cases, the Home Office guidance which covers the relevant aspect is the same for both Part 9 and Appendix FM suitability grounds, and it is anticipated that all
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