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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You can check out the course contents below:
| Module 1 | Introduction to the general grounds |
| Unit 1 | Introduction |
| Unit 2 | Refusal of entry clearance or leave to enter the United Kingdom |
| Unit 3 | Refusal or cancellation of leave to enter |
| Unit 4 | General grounds for refusal of extension or variation of leave applications |
| Unit 5 | General and Point Based System grounds for curtailment of leave |
| Unit 6 | Appendix V for visitors: suitability requirements |
| Unit 7 | Appendix FM for family members: suitability requirements |
| Module 2 | Mandatory grounds for refusal |
| Unit 1 | Refusal based on past breaches of immigration rules: re-entry bans |
| Unit 2 | Refusal on grounds of past or present deception, concealment, false representations or use of false documents |
| Unit 3 | Prison sentences |
| Unit 4 | Character, conduct and associations: unacceptable behaviours list |
| Unit 5 | Criminal convictions and applications for limited leave or Indefinite Leave to Remain |
| Module 3 | Discretionary general grounds for refusal |
| Unit 1 | Contriving to frustrate the intentions of the Immigration Rules |
| Unit 2 | Discretionary refusals based on poor conduct or behaviour |
| Unit 3 | Refusal on the grounds of owing an NHS debt |
| Unit 4 | Owing a litigation debt to the Home Office |
| Unit 5 | General grounds for refusal quiz |
| Unit 6 | General grounds for refusal feedback |
You can also read more about the general grounds for refusal in a series of articles by Nath Gbikpi and Colin Yeo: