Intermediate: General grounds for refusal: 2 CPD
About this course
This course was last updated in September 2020.
Explore the general grounds for refusal for entry clearance, leave to enter, leave to remain and the arguments that might be deployed where a risk of refusal is detected prior to application or where the issue is dealt with in a legal challenge.
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Modules within this course
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Introduction to the general grounds
Introduction to the text of the general grounds for refusal and how they operate in practice-
Introduction
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Refusal of entry clearance or leave to enter the United Kingdom
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Cancellation of leave to enter
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General grounds for refusal of extension or variation of leave applications
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General and Point Based System grounds for curtailment of leave
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Appendix V for visitors: suitability requirements
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Appendix FM for family members: suitability requirements
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Mandatory grounds for refusal
The mandatory grounds for refusal-
Refusal based on past breaches of immigration rules: re-entry bans
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Refusal on grounds of past or present deception, concealment, false representations or use of false documents
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Prison sentences
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Character, conduct and associations: unacceptable behaviours list
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Criminal convictions and applications for limited or indefinite leave to remain
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Discretionary general grounds for refusal
The discretionary grounds for refusal-
Contriving to frustrate the intentions of the Immigration Rules
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Discretionary refusals based on poor conduct or behaviour
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Refusal on the grounds of owing an NHS debt
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Owing a litigation debt to the Home Office
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General grounds for refusal quiz
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General grounds for refusal feedback
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