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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260629T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260629T150000
DTSTAMP:20260610T150144
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SUMMARY:Domestic Violence in Immigration Law
DESCRIPTION:Book tickets now  \nLevel: Beginner-Intermediate-Advanced \nDescription: \nBy the end of the course practitioners will feel up to date with the new provisions and confident in dealing with applications and challenges in these matters. \nIn this webinar\, we will cover the following: \n\nDefinition of Domestic Violence\nThe amended Concession – Migrant Victims of Domestic Abuse Concession\nThe updated immigration rules – Appendix Victim of Domestic Abuse (VDA)\nTransnational Abandonment Cases under the rules\nHow to Use Policy Guidance in Applications and Challenges\nChallenging decisions – administrative review and judicial review\, appeals?\nEU law and Domestic Violence Survivors\nMore Complex Cases\nHuman Rights and Protection Claims for Victims of Domestic Abuse\nPractical Tips and Examples\nCase Studies\n\nAudience: This is aimed at practitioners at all levels. It is a refresher for those more experienced or looking to stay up to date\, we will look at the new immigration rules and the provisions to address transnational abandonment. The course provides an overview for beginners and there is detailed analysis and tips in more complex cases. \nTutor: Priya Solanki\, One Pump Court Chambers \nPriya is a busy and experienced specialist in immigration\, asylum\, human rights and nationality law. She appears regularly before the First-Tier Tribunal and Upper Tribunal\, Immigration and Asylum Chambers and the Administrative Court. She has an expanding practice in the Court of Appeal. \nShe has a particular interest in and experience of cases involving domestic violence\, trafficking\, mental health issues and vulnerable clients. \nPriya has recently authored a book on migrant victims of domestic violence – http://www.lawbriefpublishing.com/product/migrantvictimsofdomesticviolence/ \nShe regularly provides in-house training\, seminars and webinars. \nShe is cited as a leading junior in Immigration (including business immigration) in Legal 500 with the Directories stating\, “she has a sharp mind and demonstrates excellent client care”\, “she is tactically astute\, good under pressure and very persuasive in court” and “she is very knowledgeable in presenting appeals”. \nPriya has also recently been appointed as a Deputy Upper Tribunal Judge (Immigration and Asylum).
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/domestic-violence-in-immigration-law/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260625T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260625T183000
DTSTAMP:20260610T150144
CREATED:20260106T164341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T164341Z
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SUMMARY:ILPA Yorkshire and North East Working Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:If you are not already an ILPA member\, but would like to attend this meeting\, please contact the ILPA Secretariat (info@ilpa.org.uk). \nDescription: \nILPA working groups are open to all ILPA members\, whether you’re just getting started in your career\, or an expert in your field\, we welcome everyone at our members’ meetings. \nThis meeting will be held online via Zoom unless specified otherwise. Please register for the meeting on this page. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting remotely on Zoom. \nIf you haven’t done so already\, we strongly recommend that you sign up to the Working Group here\, to ensure you don’t miss out on any important information. \nAudience: \nILPA Members based in Yorkshire and the North East. \nPlease note: \n\nMeeting attendees will be muted on entry\, so please raise your hand if you wish to speak and then unmute yourself when called upon by a Co-convenor.\nPlease ensure your Zoom name contains your name and organisation name when you join the meeting.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/ilpa-yorkshire-and-north-east-working-group-meeting-13/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260624T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260624T120000
DTSTAMP:20260610T150144
CREATED:20260401T090942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T180303Z
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SUMMARY:WEB 3167 Introduction to the Innovator Founder Route
DESCRIPTION:Book tickets now \nOverview\n\n\n\n\nThis webinar provides an overview of the requirements of the Innovator Founder visa category. \n\n\n\n\nLevel: Beginner – Intermediate \nDescription: \nIn this webinar\, we will give you an overview of the requirements of the Innovator Founder visa category both at the initial application stage and at Settlement. At the end of the session\, delegates should be in a better position to advise their clients on the Innovator Founder route as an option. \nTopics will include: • When to use the Innovator Founder route; • Role of the Endorsing Body; • Eligibility criteria for an Innovator Founder • Common issues for the route • Areas of concern \nSpeakers from Envestors and Innovator International have kindly agreed to join for a 15 minute session during this webinar to share their unique perspective and experiences with the Innovator Route. \nAudience: Immigration practitioners new to this route. \nType of Course: Overview \nTutors: Smruti Jeyanandhan and Matthew James at Bates Wells. \nSmruti is a UK immigration and nationality law specialist with over 18 years’ experience advising corporate and private clients on complex business and personal immigration matters. \nSmruti has significant experience in delivering strategic solutions-focused advice to employers on sponsor licence applications and employer compliance support. Her corporate clients range from small\, newly established businesses to multinational organisations and household brands that span the finance and investment\, legal\, sporting\, technology\, creative and entertainment sectors. \nSmruti is a seasoned presenter\, delivering training to a number of high profile corporate clients on sponsorship and compliance as well as Brexit. She previously held the role of co-convenor for ILPA’s economic migration working group and regularly provided training for ILPA. Smruti is recognised in a number of legal directories\, including Chambers and Partners\, Legal 500 and Who’s Who Legal \nMatthew is a Senior Associate at Bates Wells. He deals with all aspects of personal and business immigration. He regularly advises individuals looking to set up or invest in business in the UK. Matthew has also built up a particular expertise on advising employers and individuals on the implications of Brexit and the EU Settlement Scheme. \nMatthew has spoken at events for umbrella organisations and provided commentary for legal resources and the wider media. He is listed in a number of legal directories\, including Who’s Who Legal\, Chambers and Partners and Legal 500.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/web-3167-introduction-to-the-innovator-founder-route/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260623T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260623T160000
DTSTAMP:20260610T150144
CREATED:20251222T163636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T151554Z
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SUMMARY:Appeal Rights (Bitesize)
DESCRIPTION:Book tickets now \n\nLevel: Beginner – Intermediate \nDescription: \nThis bitesize webinar will deal with the complexities of rights of appeal against immigration and asylum decisions. In particular we will look at the following: \n• Rights and Grounds of Appeal – Nationality Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 \n• UKVI Policy Guidance \n• Applications which should carry a right of appeal under Home Office Policy \n• Rejected fresh claims and certified decisions \n• Raising new matters in an appeal \n• Appeals against EEA decisions \n• Current authorities on appeal rights \n• Administrative Review \n• Case studies/activities/group discussions \nPractical tips and examples \nThis course will provide an overview of appeal rights and the ability to challenge different types of decisions. It will make practitioners feel more confident about how to challenge adverse decisions and about tricky matters that arise in appeals – such as new matters. \nAudience: \nThis course provides an overview for those beginning in this area. It also provides detailed analysis for those dealing with more complex cases of this type. \n\nTutor: Priya Solanki\, One Pump Court Chambers \nPriya is a busy and experienced specialist in immigration\, asylum\, human rights and nationality law. She is based at One Pump Court Chambers in London. \nShe regularly provides in-house training\, seminars and webinars and her training sessions are very popular. \nShe is cited as a leading junior in Immigration (including business immigration) in Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners with the Directories stating\, “she has a sharp mind and demonstrates excellent client care”\, “she is tactically astute\, good under pressure and very persuasive in court” and “she is very knowledgeable in presenting appeals”. \nPriya has authored two immigration books. For more information on these please see here – https://www.lawbriefpublishing.com/product/migrantvictimsofdomesticviolence/ \nhttps://www.lawbriefpublishing.com/product/challengingshammarriageallegations/
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/appeal-rights-bitesize/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260618T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260618T143000
DTSTAMP:20260610T150144
CREATED:20260107T113920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T113920Z
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SUMMARY:ILPA South West Working Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:If you are not already an ILPA member\, but would like to attend this meeting\, please contact the ILPA Secretariat (info@ilpa.org.uk). \nDescription: \nILPA working groups are open to all ILPA members\, whether you’re just getting started in your career\, or an expert in your field\, we welcome everyone at our members’ meetings. \nThis meeting will be held online via Zoom. Please register for this meeting on this page\,. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting remotely on Zoom. \nIf you haven’t done so already\, we strongly recommend that you sign up to the Working Group here\, to ensure you don’t miss out on any important information. \nAudience: \nILPA Members based in the South West region. \nPlease note: \n\nMeeting attendees will be muted on entry\, so please raise your hand if you wish to speak and then unmute yourself when called upon by a Co-convenor.\nPlease ensure your Zoom name contains your name and organisation name when you join the meeting.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/ilpa-south-west-working-group-meeting-11/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260617T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260617T183000
DTSTAMP:20260610T150144
CREATED:20260105T125344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T125344Z
UID:126295-1781715600-1781721000@ilpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:ILPA Family and Personal Migration Working Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is a Working Group meeting for ILPA members. If you are not already an ILPA member\, but would like to attend this meeting\, please contact the ILPA Secretariat (info@ilpa.org.uk). \nDescription: \nILPA Working Groups are open to all ILPA members. Whether you are just getting started in your career\, or an expert in your field\, we welcome everyone at our Working Group meetings. \nFamily and Personal Migration Working Groups will be held on Zoom\, unless stated otherwise. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting remotely on Zoom. Please register for this meeting on this page. \nWe look forward to seeing you there. \nIf you haven’t done so already\, we strongly recommend that you sign up to the Working Group here\, to ensure you don’t miss out on any important information. \nAudience: \nILPA Members \nPlease note: \n\nMeeting attendees will be muted on entry\, so please raise your hand if you wish to speak and then unmute yourself when called upon by a Co-convenor.\n\n\nPlease ensure your Zoom name contains your name and organisation name when you join the meeting.\nILPA Working Group meetings are recorded. Please bear this in mind when making contributions\, and particularly if you are sharing anything confidential. The recording is for the purpose of the minutes and will not be shared with members. Minutes of Working Group meetings will ordinarily be uploaded to the members-only party of the ILPA website. Please note that the chat will also be recorded and the ILPA Secretariat may get in touch with you after the meeting in relation to contributions you make at the meeting.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/ilpa-family-and-personal-migration-working-group-meeting-16/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260617T124500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260617T144500
DTSTAMP:20260610T150144
CREATED:20260323T105934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T150016Z
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SUMMARY:WEB 3166 Appendix Child Relative (Sponsors with Protection)
DESCRIPTION:Book tickets now \nOverview\n\n\n\n\nWe will look at Appendix CRP which allows a child to apply to join or stay with a close relative who has protection status in the UK. \n\n\n\nLevel: Beginner – Intermediate \nPriya and Kate will work through the following: \n\nThe validity requirements\nEligibility requirements\nRelationship requirements\nMaintenance and accommodation requirements\nArguing cases under Article 8 ECHR/with reference to the test of unjustifiably harsh consequences\nPeriods of a grant\nConditions of a grant\nSeeking settlement under Appendix CRP\nThe applicable policy guidance\nCase studies and practical examples\n\nCourse type: \nBeginner – those who want an overview \nUpdate – We will look at the new rules and policy \nIntermediate– We will look at difficult issues that arise and provide tips and examples \nAudience: This webinar is suitable for practitioners working in immigration law. It is suitable for individuals who are seeking more knowledge and experience and it will be a useful refresher and update course for those who are experienced in this field. \nTutors: Kate Nickson\, Consultant Solicitor and Priya Solanki\, One Pump Court Chambers \nPriya is a busy and experienced specialist in immigration\, asylum\, human rights and nationality law. She is based at One Pump Court Chambers in London. \nShe regularly provides in-house training\, seminars and webinars and her training sessions are very popular. \nShe is cited as a leading junior in Immigration (including business immigration) in Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners with the Directories stating\, “she has a sharp mind and demonstrates excellent client care”\, “she is tactically astute\, good under pressure and very persuasive in court” and “she is very knowledgeable in presenting appeals”. \nPriya has authored two immigration books. For more information on these please see here – https://www.lawbriefpublishing.com/product/migrantvictimsofdomesticviolence/ \nhttps://www.lawbriefpublishing.com/product/challengingshammarriageallegations/ \nKate is a freelance immigration consultant with over 11 years experience. \nShe has been a Law Society accredited Senior Immigration Caseworker since 2010 and has worked on notable cases including representing the first two appellants in the Libyan Country Guidance case; AT and Others (Article 15c; risk categories) Libya CG UKUT 00318 (IAC) and AS in the reported case of AS (Afghanistan) v Secretary of State for the Home Department EWCA Civ 1469\, which established that the Immigration Tribunal could depart from the findings of the Home Office Conclusive Grounds decision in human trafficking cases and make its own findings. \nKate has particular expertise in human rights applications based on Private and Family Life\, protection claims\, appeals and judicial reviews. She has built a significant practice assisting refugees in applications to bring over their parents and siblings\, inside and outside of the ADR rules. \nKate’s problem solving skills and ability to find novel legal points to argue\, make her a popular choice with clients in the Greater Manchester area and beyond. She is passionate about ensuring a successful result for all her clients and will go the extra mile to achieve this.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/web-3166-appendix-child-relative-sponsors-with-protection/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260609T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260609T170000
DTSTAMP:20260610T150144
CREATED:20260106T141008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T141038Z
UID:126433-1781020800-1781024400@ilpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:ILPA Wellbeing Working Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:If you are not already an ILPA member\, but would like to attend this meeting\, please contact the ILPA Secretariat (info@ilpa.org.uk). \nILPA working groups are open to all ILPA members. Whether you’re just getting started in your career\, or an expert in your field\, we welcome everyone at our Working Group meetings. \nThis working group meeting will be held online. Please register for the meeting on this page. After registering\, you will receive a separate email containing information about joining the meeting remotely on Zoom. \nWe look forward to seeing you there. \nAudience: \nILPA Members. \nBackground on the Wellbeing Working Group: \nThe ILPA Well-being working group was established in 2018 to raise awareness about mental health and well-being in the immigration sector. It aims to cultivate a culture amongst immigration practitioners where well-being is discussed openly and not stigmatized and ensure that all immigration practitioners know where to access help if needed. The group meets every 6 weeks and works collectively to create cultural and systemic change within the sector by facilitating workshops\, training and conferences on the topics of mental health\, well-being and vicarious trauma. Find out more about the working group here. \nPlease note: \n\nMeeting attendees will be muted on entry\, so please raise your hand if you wish to speak and then unmute yourself when called upon by a Co-convenor.\nPlease ensure your Zoom name contains your name and organisation name when you join the meeting.\nILPA Working Group meetings are recorded. Please bear this in mind when making contributions\, and particularly if you are sharing anything confidential. The recording is for the purpose of the minutes and will not be shared with members. Minutes of Working Group meetings will ordinarily be uploaded to the members-only party of the ILPA website. Please note that the chat will also be recorded and the ILPA Secretariat may get in touch with you after the meeting in relation to contributions you make at the meeting.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/ilpa-wellbeing-working-group-meeting-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260604T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260604T183000
DTSTAMP:20260610T150144
CREATED:20260105T115726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T115726Z
UID:126269-1780592400-1780597800@ilpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:ILPA Economic Migration Working Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is a Working Group meeting for ILPA members. If you are not already an ILPA member\, but would like to attend this meeting\, please contact the ILPA Secretariat (info@ilpa.org.uk). \n\n\nDescription: \nILPA working groups are open to all ILPA members. Whether you’re just getting started in your career\, or an expert in your field\, we welcome everyone at our Working Group meetings. \nILPA Economic Migration Working Group meetings will ordinarily be held in hybrid format\, hosted remotely on Zoom and in person. \nWhether you plan to attend in person or remotely\, please register in advance of the meeting on this page. \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting remotely on Zoom. \nWhere meetings are also hosted in person\, they will take place at Mayer Brown\, 201 Bishopsgate\, London EC2M 3AF. If you would like to attend in person\, in addition to registering as requested above\, please email legal@ilpa.org.uk as soon as possible and no later than 5pm the day before the Working Group meeting to indicate that you would like to attend in person\, so that your details can be added to the guest list and shared with the relevant colleagues at Mayer Brown for the purposes of managing numbers and facilitating entry to the building. \nWe look forward to seeing you there. \nIf you haven’t done so already\, we strongly recommend that you sign up to the working group here\, to ensure you don’t miss out on any important information. \nChairs: \nThe meeting will be chaired by James Perrott (Mayer Brown International)\, Tom Brett-Young (VWV)\, and Anushka Sinha (Lee and Thompson LLP). \nAudience: \nILPA Members. \nPlease note: \n• Meeting attendees will be muted on entry\, so please raise your hand if you wish to speak and then unmute yourself when called upon by a Co-convenor. \n• Please ensure your Zoom name contains your name and organisation name when you join the meeting. \n• ILPA Working Group meetings are recorded. Please bear this in mind when making contributions\, and particularly if you are sharing anything confidential. The recording is for the purpose of the minutes and will not be shared with members. Minutes of Working Group meetings will ordinarily be uploaded to the members-only party of the ILPA website. Please note that the chat will also be recorded and the ILPA Secretariat may get in touch with you after the meeting in relation to contributions you make at the meeting.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/ilpa-economic-migration-working-group-meeting-27/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260522T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260522T130000
DTSTAMP:20260610T150144
CREATED:20260323T110416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T111127Z
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SUMMARY:WEB 3162 Criminality issues in Visitor Visa or ETA Applications
DESCRIPTION:Book tickets now \nOverview: This training session will equip practitioners with the knowledge and practical tools to navigate these issues effectively.\n\n\n\nLevel: Basic – Intermediate \nImmigration practitioners are increasingly encountering challenges where the Home Office adopts a strict approach to visitors with historic criminal convictions—often refusing to exercise discretion except in rare cases involving high‑profile individuals. This shift particularly affects non‑visa nationals\, and those from countries with higher rates of criminalisation such as the US\, where historic convictions are more common. The impact is now being felt across sectors\, from sport to entertainment\, and has led to a rise in pre‑action protocols and judicial review activity. Engagement with UKVI remains inconsistent\, with decisions often varying on a case‑by‑case basis. \nTopics include: \n\nUnderstanding the full life cycle of a visit entry\, and key differences between the visitor route and ETA applications\nCriteria most likely to trigger refusals or increased scrutiny\nPractical troubleshooting guidance\, including arguing discretion and case studies\nSector‑specific considerations for business visitors\, creatives\, and sportspersons\nCriminality crossover issues:\n\nComparing criminal convictions and systems in the US and UK\nApplying to delete police record data\n\n\n\n\nRemedies and next steps for challenging adverse decisions\n\nAudience: \nThis course is designed for immigration practitioners who advise on visitor visa and ETA applications. \nTutors: \n\nKate Newbury\, Partner\, Kingsley Napley (Immigration law)\,\nEdward Jones\, Senior Associate\, Kingsley Napley (Criminal law)\,\nMatthew James\, Senior Associate\, Bates Wells (Immigration law)\n\nKatie Newbury is a Partner at Kingsley Napley. whose practice encompasses the full spectrum of individual immigration matters. She is widely recognised as a thought leader in individual immigration law and contributes regularly to specialist publications\, write blogs on issues relating to historic criminal convictions and visa policy\, and authored a chapter for Resolution on immigration for family lawyers. \nEdward Jones is a Senior Associate at Kingsley Napley specialising in Criminal Litigation. Edward has practised exclusively in the field of criminal law for over 15 years and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his role. He has acted for clients accused of the most serious offences such as murder\, manslaughter and rape and always approaches all his cases in a calm\, methodical and meticulous manner in order to achieve the best possible outcome for his clients. \nMatthew James is a Senior Associate at Bates Wells\, whose work bridges personal and business immigration\, advising on applications based on family relationships alongside Global Talent\, investor\, entrepreneur\, visitor and innovator founder applications. He has spoken at a number of events for the Creative Industries Federation and the Immigration Industry Association and provided training for ILPA. He has provided commentary for LexisNexis and the wider media.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/web-3162-criminality-issues-in-visitor-visa-or-eta-applications/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T183000
DTSTAMP:20260610T150144
CREATED:20260105T165752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T165752Z
UID:126349-1779296400-1779301800@ilpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:ILPA European Working Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is a Working Group meeting for ILPA members. If you are not already an ILPA member\, but would like to attend this meeting\, please contact the ILPA Secretariat (info@ilpa.org.uk). \nDescription: \nILPA Working Groups are open to all ILPA members. Whether you are just getting started in your career\, or an expert in your field\, we welcome everyone at our Working Group meetings. \nEuropean Working Group meetings will be held on Zoom\, unless stated otherwise. Please register for the meeting on this page. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting remotely on Zoom. We look forward to seeing you there. \nIf you haven’t done so already\, we strongly recommend that you sign up to the Working Group here\, to ensure you don’t miss out on any important information. \nChairs: \nThe meeting will be chaired by the Working Group Co-convenors: Alison Hunter\, Wesley Gryk Solicitors and Jonathan Kingham\, LexisNexis. \nAudience: \nILPA Members \nPlease note: \n\nMeeting attendees will be muted on entry\, so please raise your hand if you wish to speak and then unmute yourself when called upon by a Co-convenor.\nPlease ensure your Zoom name contains your name and organisation name when you join the meeting.\nILPA Working Group meetings are recorded. Please bear this in mind when making contributions\, and particularly if you are sharing anything confidential. The recording is for the purpose of the minutes and will not be shared with members. Minutes of Working Group meetings will ordinarily be uploaded to the members-only part of the ILPA website. Please note that the chat will also be recorded and the ILPA Secretariat may get in touch with you after the meeting in relation to contributions you make at the meeting.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/ilpa-european-working-group-meeting-18/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260514T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260514T130000
DTSTAMP:20260610T150144
CREATED:20260401T090355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T090355Z
UID:130490-1778752800-1778763600@ilpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:WEB 3161 Challenging the Certification of Asylum and Human Rights Claims
DESCRIPTION:Book tickets now \nOverview\n\n\n\n\nThis course will be a practical and interactive opportunity to understand and embed the law and policy related to asylum and human rights. \n\n\n\n\nLevel: Basic to Intermediate \nDescription: \nThe Home Office are increasingly certifying claims as clearly unfounded under Section 94 of the 2002 Act. \nThey also certify claims under Section 96 on the 2002 Act\, where they believe that an applicant could have raised an issue in an earlier appeal and failed to do so without good reason. \nCertification under these provisions has a huge impact on applicants\, by preventing them from appealing negative decisions in the FTT. \nIt is therefore vital that we all\, as practitioners\, develop strategies to successfully challenge these decisions as they arise. \nThis course will be a practical and interactive opportunity to understand and embed the law and policy around the certification of asylum and human rights claims. To successfully challenge them. \nAudience: Those involved in asylum seekers and human rights claims. \n\n\n\n\nTutors: Bahar Ata\, Director of Immigration and Public Law at Duncan Lewis Solicitors and Raggi Kotak\, Barrister at One Pump Court \nBahar Ata is a Director of Immigration and Public Law at Duncan Lewis Solicitors. She leads a team of lawyers who often challenge the certification of asylum and human rights claims. \nBahar has been involved in a number of high-profile challenges against Home Office decisions. \nRaggi Kotak is a barrister at One Pump Court Chambers\, practising in the Immigration and Public Law teams. \nShe regularly and successfully challenged certified decisions. \nRaggi likes to think of herself as an excellent trainer\, providing fun and interesting learning opportunities to ensure we all have the tools and enthusiasm to fight legal injustices. \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/web-3161-challenging-the-certification-of-asylum-and-human-rights-claims/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260513T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260513T183000
DTSTAMP:20260610T150144
CREATED:20260105T161023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T161023Z
UID:126337-1778691600-1778697000@ilpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:ILPA Digitalisation Working Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is a Working Group meeting for ILPA members. If you are not already an ILPA member\, but would like to attend this meeting\, please contact the ILPA Secretariat (info@ilpa.org.uk). \nDescription: \nILPA Working Groups are open to all ILPA members. Whether you are just getting started in your career\, or an expert in your field\, we welcome everyone at our Working Group meetings. \nDigitalisation Working Group meetings will be held on Zoom\, unless stated otherwise. Please register for this meeting on this page. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting remotely on Zoom. \nWe look forward to seeing you there. \nAudience: \nILPA Members. \nPlease note: \nMeeting attendees will be muted on entry\, so please raise your hand if you wish to speak and then unmute yourself when called upon by a Co-convenor. \nPlease ensure your Zoom name contains your name and organisation name when you join the meeting. \nILPA Digitalisation Working Group meetings are recorded on Zoom and a transcript will be created using Otter AI. Please bear this in mind when making contributions\, and particularly if you are sharing anything confidential. The recording and transcript are taken and shared with relevant persons for the purpose of the minutes. Minutes of Working Group meetings will ordinarily be uploaded to the members-only part of the ILPA website. Please note that the chat will also be recorded and the ILPA Secretariat may get in touch with you after the meeting in relation to contributions you make at the meeting.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/ilpa-digitalisation-working-group-meeting-19/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260505T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260505T183000
DTSTAMP:20260610T150144
CREATED:20260106T105120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T105120Z
UID:126396-1778000400-1778005800@ilpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:ILPA Refugee Working Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is a Working Group meeting for ILPA members. If you are not already an ILPA member\, but would like to attend this meeting\, please contact the ILPA Secretariat (info@ilpa.org.uk). \nDescription: \nILPA working groups are open to all ILPA members. Whether you’re just getting started in your career\, or an expert in your field\, we welcome everyone at our Working Group meetings. \nThis ILPA Refugee Working Group meetings will be held in hybrid format\, hosted remotely on Zoom and in person. \nWhether you plan to attend in person or remotely\, please register in advance of the meeting on this page. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting remotely on Zoom. \nIn-person meetings will take place at Garden Court Chambers: Garden Court Chambers\, 9 Carmelite Street\, London\, EC4Y 0DR. If you would like to attend in person\, in addition to registering as requested above\, please email legal@ilpa.org.uk as soon as possible and no later than 5pm the day before the Working Group meeting to indicate that you would like to attend in person\, so that your details can be added to the guest list for the purposes of managing numbers and facilitating entry to the building. \nWe look forward to seeing you there. \nIf you haven’t done so already\, we strongly recommend that you sign up to the working group here\, to ensure you don’t miss out on any important information. \nAudience: \nILPA Members. \nPlease note: \n• Meeting attendees will be muted on entry\, so please raise your hand if you wish to speak and then unmute yourself when called upon by a Co-convenor. \n• Please ensure your Zoom name contains your name and organisation name when you join the meeting. \n• ILPA Working Group meetings are recorded. Please bear this in mind when making contributions\, and particularly if you are sharing anything confidential. The recording is for the purpose of the minutes and will not be shared with members. Minutes of Working Group meetings will ordinarily be uploaded to the members-only party of the ILPA website. Please note that the chat will also be recorded and the ILPA Secretariat may get in touch with you after the meeting in relation to contributions you make at the meeting.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/ilpa-refugee-working-group-meeting-18/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T120000
DTSTAMP:20260610T150144
CREATED:20260113T150610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T150610Z
UID:126636-1777543200-1777550400@ilpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Global Talent
DESCRIPTION:Book tickets here \nLevel: Intermediate-Advanced \nDescription: \nIn this training session\, we will give you an overview of the process to apply for an endorsement and subsequent visa under the Global Talent visa category\, and insights into navigating the guidance on the supporting documentation. The session will offer practical advice and answer frequently asked questions into what can be a very unique immigration application process. At the end of the session\, delegates should be in a better position to advise their clients on their options and likelihood of success as well as guiding them on the overall process. \nAudience: Aimed at intermediate and advanced practitioners. While the course will summarise the basic requirements of the route\, the focus will be on the specifics of the Global Talent route and a certain level of knowledge will be expected. \nType of Course: Overview \nAim of Course: Enhance knowledge of the category for practitioners \nTutors: Anushka Sinha\, Lee and Thompson LLP and Katie Newbury\, Kingsley Napley \nAnushka is an Legal Director who specialises in all areas of business and personal immigration to the UK. She provides strategic personal and business immigration advice to individuals and companies on the points-based system and other immigration categories. She is actively involved in challenging Home Office policies through her work with the Immigration Law Practitioners Association. She has previously met with Immigration Ministers and senior policymakers on several occasions to discuss changes to the UK immigration system and policies. \nKatie is a Partner in the immigration team and has over 10 years’ experience across a wide spectrum of UK immigration matters\, with particular expertise in applications made under Tier 1 of the Points Based System and complex personal immigration matters. She regularly provides commentary on the workings of the UK Immigration Rules and is often involved in lobbying the Home Office\, including in relation to the design of a future post-Brexit UK immigration system.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/global-talent/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260429T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260429T183000
DTSTAMP:20260610T150144
CREATED:20260105T124043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T124043Z
UID:126293-1777482000-1777487400@ilpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:ILPA Family and Personal Migration Working Group
DESCRIPTION:This is a Working Group meeting for ILPA members. If you are not already an ILPA member\, but would like to attend this meeting\, please contact the ILPA Secretariat (info@ilpa.org.uk). \nDescription: \nILPA Working Groups are open to all ILPA members. Whether you are just getting started in your career\, or an expert in your field\, we welcome everyone at our Working Group meetings. \nFamily and Personal Migration Working Groups will be held on Zoom\, unless stated otherwise. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting remotely on Zoom. Please register for this meeting on this page.  \nWe look forward to seeing you there. \nIf you haven’t done so already\, we strongly recommend that you sign up to the Working Group here\, to ensure you don’t miss out on any important information. \nAudience: \nILPA Members \nPlease note: \n\nMeeting attendees will be muted on entry\, so please raise your hand if you wish to speak and then unmute yourself when called upon by a Co-convenor.\n\n\nPlease ensure your Zoom name contains your name and organisation name when you join the meeting.\nILPA Working Group meetings are recorded. Please bear this in mind when making contributions\, and particularly if you are sharing anything confidential. The recording is for the purpose of the minutes and will not be shared with members. Minutes of Working Group meetings will ordinarily be uploaded to the members-only party of the ILPA website. Please note that the chat will also be recorded and the ILPA Secretariat may get in touch with you after the meeting in relation to contributions you make at the meeting.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/ilpa-family-and-personal-migration-working-group/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260429T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260429T160000
DTSTAMP:20260610T150144
CREATED:20251203T124359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T112815Z
UID:124137-1777471200-1777478400@ilpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:WEB 3138 Expansion Workers: An Overview
DESCRIPTION:Book tickets here \nLevel: Beginner – Intermediate \nDescription: The UK Expansion category\, targeted at businesses outside the UK which are seeking to expand their presence within the UK\, was introduced on 11 April 2022 (as one of the five new Global Mobility routes) and has replaced the Sole Representative of an Overseas Business category. This session will summarise areas of similarity between the new route and the one it replaces\, key changes and how practitioners can best support their clients in navigating the new category. \nTopics will include: \n\nStrategic assessment – when to use the Expansion Worker route\nRequirements for businesses seeking to obtain a licence to sponsor on this route\nEligibility criteria for migrant worker\nDocuments required in support of the application\nPractical considerations\nTips on making a successful application\nCase studies\nPeriods of grant and long term planning to remain in the UK\n\nAudience: The session is aimed at practitioners who have a basic knowledge of the category.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/expansion-worker/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260428T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260428T160000
DTSTAMP:20260610T150144
CREATED:20260313T104810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T105631Z
UID:129932-1777384800-1777392000@ilpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:WEB 3155 Challenging Civil Penalties
DESCRIPTION:Book tickets here \nAn overview of civil penalties including what measures can be taken to potentially challenge decisions and the legal process of appeals. \n\n\n\n\nWith a surge in the number of civil penalties being issued for illegal working\, as well as the maximum penalty now being £60\,000 per worker\, and with the planned extension of the right to work scheme to contractors and the GIG economy\, immigration practitioners might expect clients to encounter civil penalties more often. In response to the changing regulatory environment\, this course will seek to provide: \n· an overview of the law behind civil penalties \n· who the proposed right to work regime might cover \n· tips on engaging with the Home Office to potentially challenge civil penalties \n· the deadlines and timings to respond and challenge a civil penalty \n· what potential grounds there might be to challenge a civil penalty \n· a summary of the appeals process \n· litigation risks \npractical tips and case study examples \n\n\n\n\nTutors: Allan Briddock\, One Pump Court and Robert Houchill\, Kingsley Napley \nAllan Briddock is a barrister at One Pump Court and has been instructed on dozens of civil penalty cases in the past decade. He has vast practical experience which is invaluable in defending civil penalties and has trained several business immigration firms on how to challenge civil penalties. \nRobert Houchill has extensive experience of assisting individuals and organisations with their UK immigration and nationality matters. Robert’s experience covers all kinds of immigration and nationality applications\, but with a particular emphasis on corporate immigration matters\, and helping high net worth individuals. \nRobert often helps organisations with sponsor licence applications and advises on immigration compliance issues. He has also worked with organisations to challenge UKVI decisions following sponsor licence suspensions and revocations. \nPrior to joining Kingsley Napley in March 2019\, Robert worked for five years at law firms in London\, including Gherson and Bates Wells Braithwaite.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/web-3155-challenging-civil-penalties/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260416T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260416T173000
DTSTAMP:20260610T150144
CREATED:20260303T172757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T105933Z
UID:129326-1776355200-1776360600@ilpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Scotland Working Group
DESCRIPTION:This is a working group meeting for ILPA members. \nThis is a Working Group meeting for ILPA members. If you are not already an ILPA member\, but would like to attend this meeting\, please contact the ILPA Secretariat (info@ilpa.org.uk). \nDescription: \nILPA working groups are open to all ILPA members\, whether you’re just getting started in your career\, or an expert in your field\, we welcome everyone at our members’ meetings. \nScotland Working Group meetings will be held on Zoom\, unless stated otherwise. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting remotely on Zoom. We look forward to seeing you there. \nIf you haven’t done so already\, we strongly recommend that you sign up to the Working Group here\, to ensure you don’t miss out on any important information. \nAudience: \nILPA Members based in Scotland. \n  \nWhether you plan to attend in person or remotely\, please register in advance of the meeting on this page. \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting remotely on Zoom. \n  \nPlease note: \n\nMeeting attendees will be muted on entry\, so please raise your hand if you wish to speak and then unmute yourself when called upon by a Co-convenor.\nPlease ensure your Zoom name contains your name and organisation name when you join the meeting.\nILPA Working Group meetings are recorded. Please bear this in mind when making contributions\, and particularly if you are sharing anything confidential. The recording is for the purpose of the minutes and will not be shared with members. Minutes of Working Group meetings will ordinarily be uploaded to the members-only party of the ILPA website. Please note that the chat will also be recorded and the ILPA Secretariat may get in touch with you after the meeting in relation to contributions you make at the meeting.\n\n 
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/scotland-working-group/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260416T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260416T143000
DTSTAMP:20260610T150144
CREATED:20251222T153400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T104256Z
UID:125262-1776344400-1776349800@ilpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Unjustifiably harsh consequences (Bitesize)
DESCRIPTION:Book tickets here  \nLevel: Beginner – Intermediate \nDescription: \nThis session will provide practitioners with tips\, examples and the tools to argue cases under the test of unjustifiably harsh consequences/exceptional circumstances under Article 8 ECHR. \nThis course will cover: \n• When ‘exceptional circumstances’ / ‘unjustifiably harsh consequences’ arise \n• Appendix FM GEN 3.1-3.3 of the Rules \n• Appendix FM SE Para 21(A) \n• Home Office Policy Guidance and how to make best use of it \n• Authorities on ‘unjustifiably harsh consequences’ – with analysis of circumstances the Courts have found to meet the test and those which they have not been convinced by \n• Case studies \nAudience: This course provides an overview for those beginning in this area or are seeker a refresher. \nTutor: Priya Solanki\, One Pump Court Chambers \nPriya is a busy and experienced specialist in immigration\, asylum\, human rights and nationality law. She is based at One Pump Court Chambers in London. \nShe regularly provides in-house training\, seminars and webinars and her training sessions are very popular. \nShe is cited as a leading junior in Immigration (including business immigration) in Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners with the Directories stating\, “she has a sharp mind and demonstrates excellent client care”\, “she is tactically astute\, good under pressure and very persuasive in court” and “she is very knowledgeable in presenting appeals”. \nPriya has authored two immigration books. For more information on these please see here – https://www.lawbriefpublishing.com/product/migrantvictimsofdomesticviolence/ \nhttps://www.lawbriefpublishing.com/product/challengingshammarriageallegations/
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/unjustifiably-harsh-consequences-bitesize/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260415T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260415T183000
DTSTAMP:20260610T150144
CREATED:20260105T114201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T114201Z
UID:126263-1776272400-1776277800@ilpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:ILPA Economic Migration Working Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is a Working Group meeting for ILPA members. If you are not already an ILPA member\, but would like to attend this meeting\, please contact the ILPA Secretariat (info@ilpa.org.uk). \n\n\nDescription: \nILPA working groups are open to all ILPA members. Whether you’re just getting started in your career\, or an expert in your field\, we welcome everyone at our Working Group meetings. \nILPA Economic Migration Working Group meetings will ordinarily be held in hybrid format\, hosted remotely on Zoom and in person. \nWhether you plan to attend in person or remotely\, please register in advance of the meeting on this page. \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting remotely on Zoom. \nWhere meetings are also hosted in person\, they will take place at Mayer Brown\, 201 Bishopsgate\, London EC2M 3AF. If you would like to attend in person\, in addition to registering as requested above\, please email legal@ilpa.org.uk as soon as possible and no later than 5pm the day before the Working Group meeting to indicate that you would like to attend in person\, so that your details can be added to the guest list and shared with the relevant colleagues at Mayer Brown for the purposes of managing numbers and facilitating entry to the building. \nWe look forward to seeing you there. \nIf you haven’t done so already\, we strongly recommend that you sign up to the working group here\, to ensure you don’t miss out on any important information. \nChairs: \nThe meeting will be chaired by James Perrott (Mayer Brown International)\, Tom Brett-Young (VWV)\, and Anushka Sinha (Lee and Thompson LLP). \nAudience: \nILPA Members. \nPlease note: \n• Meeting attendees will be muted on entry\, so please raise your hand if you wish to speak and then unmute yourself when called upon by a Co-convenor. \n• Please ensure your Zoom name contains your name and organisation name when you join the meeting. \n• ILPA Working Group meetings are recorded. Please bear this in mind when making contributions\, and particularly if you are sharing anything confidential. The recording is for the purpose of the minutes and will not be shared with members. Minutes of Working Group meetings will ordinarily be uploaded to the members-only party of the ILPA website. Please note that the chat will also be recorded and the ILPA Secretariat may get in touch with you after the meeting in relation to contributions you make at the meeting.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/ilpa-economic-migration-working-group-meeting-26/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260415T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260415T130000
DTSTAMP:20260610T150144
CREATED:20251211T115932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T095439Z
UID:124573-1776247200-1776258000@ilpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Sponsor Licences and Compliance: obtaining and keeping a licence
DESCRIPTION:Book tickets here \nLevel: Intermediate \nDescription: \nPractitioners and HR specialists will receive an in-depth look at sponsor licences. This will not only include practical advice on how to obtain a sponsor licence but also how to ensure effective compliance and retain the licence. We will discuss the submission process and compliance requirements\, highlighting pitfalls and providing tips. We will advise upon the HR practices necessary to ensure sponsor duties are met and other factors that the Home Office would be looking for at a compliance visit. We will also discuss our experience with sponsor license refusals\, downgrading and revocations – providing tips for avoiding these and challenging them where necessary. \nAudience: \nThis course is designed for business immigration practitioners and HR specialists who advise on sponsor licences. \nTutors: Chetal Patel\, Bates Wells\, Smruti Jeyanandhan\, Bates Wells and Sam Ingham\, Laura Devine Immigration \nChetal Patel is a Partner at Bates Wells and specialises in Business Immigration. She regularly conducts immigration audits for clients and has been present at a number of compliance visits conducted by UKVI. Chetal is recognised in the legal directories for her expertise and regularly provides commentary to journalists. \nSmruti Jeyanandhan is a UK immigration and nationality law specialist with 15 years’ experience advising corporate and private clients on complex business and personal immigration matters. Smruti has significant experience in delivering strategic solutions-focused advice to employers on sponsor licence applications and employer compliance support. Her corporate clients range from small\, newly established businesses to multinational organisations and household brands that span the finance and investment\, legal\, sporting\, technology\, creative and entertainment sectors. \nSmruti is a seasoned presenter\, delivering training to a number of high profile corporate clients on sponsorship and compliance as well as Brexit. She previously held the role of co-convenor for ILPA’s economic migration working group and regularly provided training for ILPA. \nSam Ingham is a Solicitor at Laura Devine Immigration and has focused exclusively on UK immigration and nationality law since 2012. His extensive experience includes facilitating immigration solutions for multinational companies including tech start-ups and companies in the insurance\, banking\, and life sciences sector. He has developed particular expertise with sponsor licence applications\, compliance and sponsored worker applications. \nSam is an experienced trainer and public speaker having delivered ILPA training on sponsorship and compliance for over seven years and presented at the ILPA sponsor licence conference for the last two years. He attends and contributes to the ILPA Economic Migration Working Group and has been involved in successfully lobbying the Home Office to effect policy changes.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/sponsor-licences-and-compliance-obtaining-and-keeping-a-licence/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260414T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260414T110000
DTSTAMP:20260610T150144
CREATED:20260323T120138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T100637Z
UID:130378-1776160800-1776164400@ilpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:WEB 3159 Moral Injury in Immigration Law
DESCRIPTION:FREE SESSION \nBook tickets now \nOverview\n\n\n\n\nThis interactive webinar explores the concept of moral injury in the specific context of immigration and asylum law practice. \n\n\n\n\nL evel: All levels – moral injury is a workplace phenomenon that affects everyone. \nD escription: This interactive webinar explores the concept of moral injury in the specific context of immigration and asylum law practice. Immigration practitioners frequently work within systems that can create ethical tension\, powerlessness\, and exposure to client suffering. Over time\, this can result not only in vicarious trauma and burnout\, but in moral injury. \nThe session will: \n\nDefine moral injury and distinguish it from burnout and vicarious trauma;\nExplore how moral injury manifests in immigration practice specifically;\nIntroduce a simple tool to mitigate the impact of moral injury on wellbeing; and\nConsider how to think strategically about supporting teams with moral injury from a firm-wide level.\n\nThe session is designed to be interactive\, reflective\, practical\, and grounded in the lived experience of immigration practitioners. \nA udience: Immigration and asylum solicitors\, caseworkers\, barristers\, legal aid practitioners\, and others working within the immigration advice and representation sector. \n\n\n\n\nT utors: Dr Natalie Isaia is a Clinical Psychologist and founder of Empresa Psychology. She has over 1500 hours of experience delivering training to teams in high-pressure environments. Natalie has worked with lawyers in both the charity sector and the corporate sector\, and is passionate about supporting the wellbeing and performance of individuals in legal practice. \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/web-3159-moral-injury-in-immigration-law/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260326T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260326T173000
DTSTAMP:20260610T150144
CREATED:20260106T095957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T095957Z
UID:126384-1774542600-1774546200@ilpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:ILPA Courts and Tribunals Working Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is a Working Group meeting for ILPA members. If you are not already an ILPA member\, but would like to attend this meeting\, please contact the ILPA Secretariat (info@ilpa.org.uk). \nDescription: \nILPA Working Groups are open to all ILPA members. Whether you are just getting started in your career\, or an expert in your field\, we welcome everyone at our Working Group meetings. \nCourts and Tribunals Working Groups will be held on Zoom\, unless stated otherwise. Please register for the meeting on this page. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting remotely on Zoom. \nWe look forward to seeing you there. \nIf you haven’t done so already\, we strongly recommend that you sign up to the Working Group\, to ensure you don’t miss out on any important information. \nAudience: \nILPA Members \nPlease note: \n\nMeeting attendees will be muted on entry\, so please raise your hand if you wish to speak and then unmute yourself when called upon by a Co-convenor.\nPlease ensure your Zoom name contains your name and organisation name when you join the meeting.\nILPA Working Group meetings are recorded. Please bear this in mind when making contributions\, and particularly if you are sharing anything confidential. The recording is for the purpose of the minutes and will not be shared with members. Minutes of Working Group meetings will ordinarily be uploaded to the members-only party of the ILPA website. Please note that the chat will also be recorded and the ILPA Secretariat may get in touch with you after the meeting in relation to contributions you make at the meeting.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/ilpa-courts-and-tribunals-working-group-meeting-10/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260325T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260325T130000
DTSTAMP:20260610T150144
CREATED:20260323T123027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T123027Z
UID:130380-1774432800-1774443600@ilpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:WEB 3139 Financial Requirements of Appendix FM
DESCRIPTION:  \nBook tickets now \nOverview\n\n\n\n\nIt’s all about the money! Together we’ll explore the financial requirements of Appendix FM. \n\n\n\n\nLevel: Intermediate \nDescription: \nAt the end of the course participants should fully understand the financial requirements in Appendix FM\, the transitional arrangements in place for those who started on the partner route pre-April 2024\, and the related evidential requirements in Appendix FM-SE\, leaving them equipped to handle a range of applications involving different financial circumstances. \nTopics will cover the requirements for partners and other family members under Appendix FM and Appendix FM-SE\, including: \n\nnew minimum income requirement and transitional provisions\ncalculating level of income/savings required\npermitted sources of income\nspecified evidence\nmethods of calculating salaried employment\, self-employment\, non-employment income and cash savings\ncombining sources of income\nadequate maintenance test\nother sources of income\, financial support or funds and the differing exceptionality tests\ncase studies\n\nThe aim of this course is to provide an overview of the financial requirements for partner-based applications for entry clearance and leave to remain made under Appendices FM and FM-SE\, and to explore in detail aspects of those rules. Come prepared with a calculator! \nAudience: The session is aimed at those who are already practising in this area\, and will assume working knowledge of the structure of Appendix FM within the immigration rules. \n\n\n\n\nTutors: Diana Baxter\, Partner at Wesley Gryk Solicitors LLP and Adam Cotterill\, Senior Associate at HCR Legal LLP. \nDiana is a partner at Wesley Gryk Solicitors LLP\, a leading UK immigration firm. She is ranked as a Band 1 immigration lawyer by Chambers UK and a ‘Leading Partner’ by the Legal 500. \nDiana’s immigration and nationality practice covers a wide range of immigration\, nationality and asylum law\, with particular emphasis on complex family applications. \nAdam is a Senior Associate at HCR Law where he is the personal and individual immigration lead. He has over 15 years’ experience in UK immigration law. He advises both individuals and organisations on the full breadth of UK immigration. Adam previously worked for 6 years in the immigration team at a Top 50 international law firm and trained and worked for 8 years at a Band 1 boutique immigration law firm.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/web-3139-financial-requirements-of-appendix-fm/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260324T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260324T130000
DTSTAMP:20260610T150144
CREATED:20251203T150753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T150753Z
UID:124142-1774346400-1774357200@ilpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Prevention of Illegal Working
DESCRIPTION:Book tickets here  \nLevel: Basic – Intermediate \nWith the move to digital immigration status and delays to the rollout of eVisas\, there have been some significant changes within the prevention of illegal working framework and to the process that employers need to follow to carry out right to work checks. Supporting businesses to remain compliant with their prevention of illegal working obligations is a key component of a business immigration lawyer’s day to day work and it is important that you are familiar with the requirements and the consequences of failing to carry out right to work checks correctly. \nWith this in mind\, this session will take you through what employers need to know to ensure they remain compliant with their prevention of illegal working obligations. It will cover why right to work checks are important\, the process for carrying out right to work checks\, and the consequences for employers if they fail to do so. It will address the employment law considerations that weigh into decision making in this area and how to manage instances of illegal working and dismissals. It will also touch on how the civil penalty scheme works when instances of illegal working arise. We will also discuss the implications of the phase out of biometric residence permits and of the ongoing rollout of eVisas. \nAudience: This course is designed for immigration and employment practitioners who advise employers on their prevention of illegal working obligations. \nTutors: Joanna Hunt\, Partner and Head of Immigration at DAC Beachcroft and Gillian McKearney\, Knowledge Lawyer at Bates Wells. \nJoanna Hunt is a Partner and Head of Immigration at DAC Beachcroft. She advises on all aspect of immigration law; applications under the Points Based Immigration System and other categories of the Immigration Rules and British nationality law. Her expertise lies with work-based migration and she has a varied client base covering large multi-nationals\, SMEs and private clients. She writes extensively on immigration law issues\, having published articles in numerous media outlets and journals and she is an expert contributor to the Free Movement blog. She is an experienced public speaker and trainer. Joanna is also a member of the Law Society’s Immigration Committee. \nGillian McKearney is a Knowledge Lawyer at Bates Wells. She has advised on all aspects of immigration and nationality law and has extensive experience including advising on work routes\, business visitors\, compliance and strategy. She has advised companies ranging from start-ups to large multinationals including in the technology\, energy\, financial and life sciences sectors as well as private clients. She writes regularly on immigration law issues\, having contributed to the Free Movement blog\, Lexis Nexis\, Practical Law and many media outlets
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/prevention-of-illegal-working-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260319T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260319T143000
DTSTAMP:20260610T150144
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SUMMARY:ILPA South West Working Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:If you are not already an ILPA member\, but would like to attend this meeting\, please contact the ILPA Secretariat (info@ilpa.org.uk). \nDescription: \nILPA working groups are open to all ILPA members\, whether you’re just getting started in your career\, or an expert in your field\, we welcome everyone at our members’ meetings. \nThis meeting will be held online via Zoom. Please register for this meeting on this page. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting remotely on Zoom. \nIf you haven’t done so already\, we strongly recommend that you sign up to the Working Group here\, to ensure you don’t miss out on any important information. \nAudience: \nILPA Members based in the South West region. \nPlease note: \n\nMeeting attendees will be muted on entry\, so please raise your hand if you wish to speak and then unmute yourself when called upon by a Co-convenor.\nPlease ensure your Zoom name contains your name and organisation name when you join the meeting.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/ilpa-south-west-working-group-meeting-10/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260319T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260319T170000
DTSTAMP:20260610T150144
CREATED:20250923T092114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T122555Z
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SUMMARY:WEB 3133 ILPA Student Sponsors Conference (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Following the success of ILPA’s inaugural Student Sponsors Conference last year\, we are delighted to invite you to ILPA’s second Student Sponsors Conference. The conference is coming at a pivotal time for student sponsors as tougher sponsor compliance measures outlined in the May 2025 Immigration White Paper are expected to be in force together with new requirements in relation to the use of agents to recruit international students. \nWelcoming back our co-chairs and education immigration law experts\, Tom Brett Young (VWV Solicitors) and Anna Blackden (Doyle Clayton Solicitors)\, the conference will examine the Immigration Rules and Home Office Policy Guidance relating to the sponsorship of international students in the UK\, including new safeguarding rules in the Child Student Visa route in effect since May 2025. With a Key Note speaker from the UKVI’s Study Services team together with a panel of specialist education immigration practitioners\, the conference will be an unmissable opportunity to share observations\, insights and practical guidance on navigating the ever changing landscape of student sponsorship and policy. \nIn addition to Key Note Speakers from the UKVI’s Study Services Team\, Jack Rose and Phillip Wall\, the conference programme will include the following sessions and presenters: \n09:30-10:00am   Registration and Networking Breakfast \n10:00-10:05am   Chairs Welcome (Tom Brett Young\, VWV Solicitors and Anna Blackden\, Doyle Clayton Solicitors) \n10:05-10:45am       Maintaining a Student Sponsor Licence  (Tom Brett Young\, VWV Solicitors) \n10:45-11:30am       Navigating and Reducing Recruitment Risks (Anna Blackden\, Doyle Clayton Solicitors\,   Deepa Chadha\, Policy Advisor (Immigration)\, UK Council for International Student Affairs) \n11:30-11:45am       Coffee Break \n11:45-12:30pm       UKVI Compliance Visits and Sponsor Duties (Penny Evans\, Penningtons Manches Coopers Solicitors) \n12:30-13:30pm        Lunch Break \n13:30-14:30pm        Sponsoring U18’s (Kate Hollyer\, BSA Group and Jonathan Hill\, Fragomen) \n14:30-15:15pm        Responding to UKVI Enforcement Action (Nichola Carter\, Keystone Law and Joe Middleton KC\, Doughty Street Chambers) \n15:15 – 15:30pm     Coffee Break \n15:30 – 16:30pm     Key Note Speakers and Q&A  Jack Rose\, Study Service Manager and Phillip Wall\, Senior Officer\, UKVI Study Services \n16:30-17:00om       Panel Discussion and Q&A (chaired by Tom Brett Young\, VWV Solicitors and Anna Blackden\, Doyle Clayton Solicitors) \nThe will be held as a hybrid event\, taking place in-person in Euston\, London and online.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/web-3133-ilpa-student-sponsors-conference-online/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260319T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260319T170000
DTSTAMP:20260610T150144
CREATED:20250923T085211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T124501Z
UID:121541-1773914400-1773939600@ilpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:WEB 3132 ILPA Student Sponsors Conference (In-person)
DESCRIPTION:Following the success of ILPA’s inaugural Student Sponsors Conference last year\, we are delighted to invite you to ILPA’s second Student Sponsors Conference. The conference is coming at a pivotal time for student sponsors as tougher sponsor compliance measures outlined in the May 2025 Immigration White Paper are expected to be in force together with new requirements in relation to the use of agents to recruit international students. \nWelcoming back our co-chairs and education immigration law experts\, Tom Brett Young (VWV Solicitors) and Anna Blackden (Doyle Clayton Solicitors)\, the conference will examine the Immigration Rules and Home Office Policy Guidance relating to the sponsorship of international students in the UK\, including new safeguarding rules in the Child Student Visa route in effect since May 2025. With a Key Note speaker from the UKVI’s Study Services team together with a panel of specialist education immigration practitioners\, the conference will be an unmissable opportunity to share observations\, insights and practical guidance on navigating the ever changing landscape of student sponsorship and policy. \nIn addition to Key Note Speakers from the UKVI’s Study Services Team\, Jack Rose and Phillip Wall\, the conference programme will include the following sessions and presenters: \n09:30-10:00am   Registration and Networking Breakfast \n10:00-10:05am   Chairs Welcome (Tom Brett Young\, VWV Solicitors and Anna Blackden\, Doyle Clayton Solicitors) \n10:05-10:45am       Maintaining a Student Sponsor Licence  (Tom Brett Young\, VWV Solicitors) \n10:45-11:30am       Navigating and Reducing Recruitment Risks (Anna Blackden\, Doyle Clayton Solicitors\,   Deepa Chadha\, Policy Advisor (Immigration)\, UK Council for International Student Affairs) \n11:30-11:45am       Coffee Break \n11:45-12:30pm       UKVI Compliance Visits and Sponsor Duties (Penny Evans\, Penningtons Manches Coopers Solicitors) \n12:30-13:30pm        Lunch Break \n13:30-14:30pm        Sponsoring U18’s (Kate Hollyer\, BSA Group and Jonathan Hill\, Fragomen) \n14:30-15:15pm        Responding to UKVI Enforcement Action (Nichola Carter\, Keystone Law and Joe Middleton KC\, Doughty Street Chambers) \n15:15-15:30pm     Coffee Break \n15:30-16:30pm     Key Note Speakers and Q&A  Jack Rose\, Study Service Manager and Phillip Wall\, Senior Officer\, UKVI Study Services \n16:30-17:00pm       Panel Discussion and Q&A (chaired by Tom Brett Young\, VWV Solicitors and Anna Blackden\, Doyle Clayton Solicitors) \nThe will be held as a hybrid event\, taking place in-person in Euston\, London and online.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/web-3132-ilpa-student-sponsors-conference-in-person/
LOCATION:Euston Square\, Euston Square\, London\, England\, NW1\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260317T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260317T170000
DTSTAMP:20260610T150144
CREATED:20260106T140727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T140727Z
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SUMMARY:ILPA Wellbeing Working Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:If you are not already an ILPA member\, but would like to attend this meeting\, please contact the ILPA Secretariat (info@ilpa.org.uk). \nILPA working groups are open to all ILPA members. Whether you’re just getting started in your career\, or an expert in your field\, we welcome everyone at our Working Group meetings. \nThis working group meeting will be held online. Please register for this meeting on this page. After registering\, you will receive a separate email containing information about joining the meeting remotely on Zoom. \nWe look forward to seeing you there. \nAudience: \nILPA Members. \nBackground on the Wellbeing Working Group: \nThe ILPA Well-being working group was established in 2018 to raise awareness about mental health and well-being in the immigration sector. It aims to cultivate a culture amongst immigration practitioners where well-being is discussed openly and not stigmatized and ensure that all immigration practitioners know where to access help if needed. The group meets every 6 weeks and works collectively to create cultural and systemic change within the sector by facilitating workshops\, training and conferences on the topics of mental health\, well-being and vicarious trauma. Find out more about the working group here. \nPlease note: \n\nMeeting attendees will be muted on entry\, so please raise your hand if you wish to speak and then unmute yourself when called upon by a Co-convenor.\nPlease ensure your Zoom name contains your name and organisation name when you join the meeting.\nILPA Working Group meetings are recorded. Please bear this in mind when making contributions\, and particularly if you are sharing anything confidential. The recording is for the purpose of the minutes and will not be shared with members. Minutes of Working Group meetings will ordinarily be uploaded to the members-only party of the ILPA website. Please note that the chat will also be recorded and the ILPA Secretariat may get in touch with you after the meeting in relation to contributions you make at the meeting.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/ilpa-wellbeing-working-group-meeting/
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