Intermediate: General grounds for refusal: 2 CPD

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.

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	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 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

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