Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules, HC 309—analysis [Archived]

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Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules, HC 309—analysis [Archived]

Published by a LexisNexis Immigration expert

Practice notes
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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 Explanatory Memorandum (EM). It covers:

  1. the electronic issuing of entry clearance

  2. controversial changes to the Rules relating to indefinite leave to remain (ILR) for main applicants and their dependants in work categories, in particular on how absences from the UK are to be treated

  3. substantial amendments to the Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) sub-tier

  4. amendments to Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) including:

    1. increasing the Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) limit to 2000 endorsements per year, with 1,000 of these to be allocated among the Designated Competent Bodies on a first-come first-served basis

    2. introducing provision for migrants endorsed under the exceptional talent criteria to apply for ILR after three years

  5. amendments to Tier 2 (General), including:

    1. allowing Tier 4 (General) students to apply to switch into Tier 2 (General) following completion of their course, instead of being required to wait for final results

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What does Immigration Rules mean?

Statements contained in House of Commons or Command Papers setting out the practice to be followed in the administration of the Immigration Act 1971 for regulating the entry into and stay in the United Kingdom of those who do not have the right of abode (including the period for which leave is given and the conditions attached in different circumstances).

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