Category: ILPA documents

This information sheet explains what permanent residence under European Union (EU) law is, when and how it is acquired, and how citizens of European Economic Area (EEA) countries and of Switzerland, and their family members, may apply for documentation confirming their rights of permanent residence.

In light of the uncertainties following the UK decision to withdraw from the European Union (EU), some nationals of European Economic Area (EEA) countries and Switzerland are considering whether to apply for British citizenship.  This information sheet identifies when applying for British citizenship may be disadvantageous, the circumstances in which people may already have British […]

In the first of a series of ILPA information sheets related to Brexit, this sheet gives an overview of the rights of residence in the UK of citizens of European Economic Area (EEA) and of Switzerland.  It explains how these rights will continue unchanged until Britain formally leaves the EU and outlines steps that people […]

This information sheet explains who may benefit from rights of residence under European Union (EU) law and who may qualify for a right of residence as their family member.

This information sheet explains how citizens of European Economic Area (EEA) countries and of Switzerland gain the right to reside in the UK as a worker (an employed person) under European Union (EU) law.

This information sheet discusses the recent judgment of the European Court of Human Rights in Paposhvili v Belgium (Application no.41738/10) ECHR, 13 December 2016 and considers how it will affect the determination of human rights claims where it is argued that removal would lead to the deterioration of a person’s health or their death.

This information sheet discusses the requirements in the Immigration Rules for a British national or person with Indefinite Leave to Enter or Remain in the UK to bring their partner to join them in the UK if their partner is from outside the European Economic Area.  It will discuss the impact of the recent decision […]

The Home Office has issued guidance and an application form for asylum-seekers applying for additional support to meet particular needs or circumstances.  This information sheet explains when people can apply for additional support and how they can do so. It also highlights a Home Office consultation on the level of support for all asylum-seekers.

Immigration Update No.72 covers: Human rights claims on medical grounds, 13 December 2016 UK Supreme Court decisions on rights to private and family life, 22 February 2017 Free ebook application guides for EU citizens by Colin Yeo, 24 February 2017 Home Office guidance and application form for additional asylum support, 16 March 2017 Home Office […]