WEB 1254 Part 9: Grounds for refusal

Level: Beginner – Intermediate

Description:

Practitioners will receive an overview of Part 9 and how to approach applications that engage the grounds for refusal. It will include discussion of policy guidance, practical tips and a case study.

This course will cover:

• When Part 9 applies

• Assessing an applicant’s immigration history and personal conduct

• Discretionary and mandatory grounds for refusal

• Refusal, cancellation of leave, and re-entry bans

The aim of this course is to provide practitioners with a better understanding of the application of Part 9 and how to advise clients of the impact it may have.

This course will not cover: Exclusion from asylum or humanitarian protection; deportation; detailed discussion of challenging a refusal or cancellation under Part 9.

Audience:

Immigration law practitioners who want to increase their knowledge of Part 9. It may also be a useful refresher for more experienced practitioners.

Tutor: Janey Armstrong is a partner at Drummond Miller LLP and leads the firm’s immigration team in Glasgow. She advises on all aspects of immigration, nationality and asylum law and has over a decade of experience in the field.

Janey regularly provides external training on immigration law to immigration advisors, local authorities and third sector organisations.

Janey is recommended for Immigration by Chambers & Partners and the Legal 500 .