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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260414T160000
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SUMMARY:ILPA Racial Justice and Equality 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. \nDescription: \nThe ILPA Racial Justice and Equality Working Group was established in October 2020. The group aims to improve access to the sector to counter the limited diversity among immigration practitioners particularly in senior roles\, to address the systemic racism prevalent in the sector within immigration systems and workplaces\, and to help foster a more welcoming environment for racialised practitioners. \nThe Working Group intends to work on fostering an inclusive culture where discussions on racism can take place and how these could be embedded within the workplace so that issues can be made explicit then addressed rather than remaining unacknowledged. \nThe ILPA Racial Justice and Equality working group is first and foremost a space for our Black and Ethnic Minority members\, as a collective space for thoughts\, frustrations and action. This is a non-judgemental space conducive to growth and learning and we expect all experiences and perspectives shared to be listened to and engaged with respectfully. \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-racial-justice-and-equality-working-group-meeting-11/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260415T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260415T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170812
CREATED:20251211T115932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T095439Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260415T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260415T183000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170812
CREATED:20260105T114201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T114201Z
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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:20260416T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260416T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170812
CREATED:20251222T153400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T104256Z
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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:20260416T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260416T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170812
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:20260422T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260422T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170812
CREATED:20260323T105934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T105942Z
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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:20260428T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260428T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170812
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:20260429T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260429T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170812
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:20260429T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260429T183000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170812
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:20260430T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170812
CREATED:20260113T150610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T150610Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260505T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260505T183000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170812
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:20260507T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260507T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170812
CREATED:20251222T163636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T105149Z
UID:125334-1778169600-1778175000@ilpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Appeal Rights (Bitesize)
DESCRIPTION:Book tickets here \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:20260513T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260513T183000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170812
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:20260514T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260514T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170812
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:20260514T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260514T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170812
CREATED:20260205T123130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T123331Z
UID:127743-1778769000-1778779800@ilpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Domestic Violence in Immigration Law
DESCRIPTION:Book tickets here  \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:20260519T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260519T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170812
CREATED:20260401T090942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T091048Z
UID:130496-1779184800-1779192000@ilpa.org.uk
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:20260520T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T183000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170812
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:20260521T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170812
CREATED:20260106T131100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T131100Z
UID:126420-1779368400-1779373800@ilpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:ILPA North West 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 members’ meetings. \nNorth West 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 members subscribe to the Working Group here\, to ensure you do not miss out on any important information. \nChairs: \nThe meeting will be chaired by Shara Pledger\, Pinsent Masons LLP\, Lucy Mair\, Garden Court North Chambers\, David Pountney\, Greater Manchester Immigration Aid Unit (GMIAU)\, and Emma Morgan\, Shoosmiths LLP. \nAudience: \nILPA Members based in the North West. \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-north-west-working-group-meeting-13/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260522T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260522T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170812
CREATED:20260323T110416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T110425Z
UID:130372-1779444000-1779454800@ilpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:WEB 3162 Criminality issues in Visitor Visa or ETA Applications
DESCRIPTION:Book tickets now \nOverview\n\n\n\n\nThis webinar explores how criminality affects visitor visa and ETA applications\, covering key risk factors & troubleshooting tips. \n\n\n\n\nLevel: Beginner – Intermediate \nDescription: \nBackground \n\nThe recent trend of the Home Office taking a harsh view of visitors with historic criminal convictions and refusing to exercise discretion unless in some very few exceptional cases\, for highly select VIPs\nPreviously\, non-Visa nationals did not have to apply for a visitor visa\, and this is now affecting large numbers\, including high-profile sportspersons and entertainers.\nIt’s a particular issue for US nationals\, where there are high rates of criminalisation in some communities\, and where it is not uncommon for high-profile figures to have a historic prison sentence\nAs a result\, practitioners are increasingly encountering this as a key issue.\nSome PAPs have been successful\, and there are some outstanding JRs\nLiaison with UKVI in this area has been on a case-by-case basis\, with varying success.\n\nTopics covered \n\nLife cycle of a visit entry – compare and contrast between those applying under the visitor rules and those applying for ETAs.\nWhich criteria are likely to lead to problems\nPractical tips for troubleshooting – how to argue discretion and case studies\nSpecific focus on business visitors/creative sector/sportspersons\nCriminality crossover:\nWhat does criminality look like in the US/UK jurisdiction – comparison of convictions in different jurisdictions\nApplying to delete data from police records\nRemedies\n\nAudience: This 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\n\n\n\nTutors:\nKate Newbury\, Partner\, Kingsley Napley – Immigration aspects\nEdward Jones\, Senior Associate – Kingsley Napley – Criminal specialist who would discuss criminal law crossover points\nMatthew James\, Senior Associate\, Bates Wells – Immigration aspects
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/web-3162-criminality-issues-in-visitor-visa-or-eta-applications/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260602T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260602T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170812
CREATED:20260205T111109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T111109Z
UID:127734-1780410600-1780421400@ilpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Mental Health in Immigration & Asylum Law
DESCRIPTION:Book tickets here \nLevel: All levels \nDescription: \nThis webinar will assist practitioners who wish to have more knowledge the law and practice relating to vulnerable clients including\, for example\, the complexities in the appointment of litigation friends. \nWith reference to authorities and policy guidance\, we will examine how mental health can impact all stages of a claim. \nIn this webinar we will aim to cover the following topics: \n\nIdentifying vulnerabilities in Applicants\nHow capacity is determined and the appointment of litigation friends for those lacking capacity\nA detailed look at Tribunal Guidance Note and Practice Direction on Child\, Vulnerable Adult and Sensitive Witnesses\nSeeking anonymity directions for vulnerable clients\nGuidance on in-camera hearing\nCMRHs and seeking adjournments where there are vulnerabilities\nAddressing credibility for those with mental health issues\nThe link between mental health and risk on return in an asylum or humanitarian protection claim\nMental health grounds under Articles 3 and 8 ECHR\, including PL 5.1(b)\nExpert medical evidence\nA look at recent case law to see how it has developed\n\nAudience: This webinar is suitable for all practitioners working in immigration and asylum law. It is hoped that it will offer a range of knowledge that will be useful at all levels. \nTutor: Priya is an experienced specialist in immigration\, asylum\, human rights and nationality law.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/mental-health-in-immigration-asylum-law/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260602T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260602T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170812
CREATED:20260106T153710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T153710Z
UID:126451-1780416000-1780419600@ilpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:ILPA Racial Justice and Equality 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. \nDescription: \nThe ILPA Racial Justice and Equality Working Group was established in October 2020. The group aims to improve access to the sector to counter the limited diversity among immigration practitioners particularly in senior roles\, to address the systemic racism prevalent in the sector within immigration systems and workplaces\, and to help foster a more welcoming environment for racialised practitioners. \nThe Working Group intends to work on fostering an inclusive culture where discussions on racism can take place and how these could be embedded within the workplace so that issues can be made explicit then addressed rather than remaining unacknowledged. \nThe ILPA Racial Justice and Equality working group is first and foremost a space for our Black and Ethnic Minority members\, as a collective space for thoughts\, frustrations and action. This is a non-judgemental space conducive to growth and learning and we expect all experiences and perspectives shared to be listened to and engaged with respectfully. \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-racial-justice-and-equality-working-group-meeting-12/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260603T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260603T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170812
CREATED:20260120T135614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T150325Z
UID:126883-1780480800-1780491600@ilpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Nationality Applications for Children
DESCRIPTION:Book tickets here  \nLevel: Beginner- Intermediate \nDescription: \nPractitioners and those working with children will receive an in-depth look at the various ways in which migrant children can register as British citizens. The seminar will look at the statutory requirements under the British National Act 1981\, the Home Office guidance on registration\, as well as practical considerations for making applications. It will include an opportunity to participate in case studies of applications under the different routes to registration\, either in groups or led by the tutors. \nThe topics covered will include: \n– Registration applications under sections 1(3)\, 1(4)\, 3(2)\, 3(5)\, 4F and 4G \n– Discretionary applications under section 3(1) \n– Parental consent and proof of paternity \n– Application process and supporting evidence \n*We will not be covering naturalisation or registration applications for adults \nAudience: Practitioners advising families about British nationality options for children or wanting to learn more about this area of law. \nTutors: Emma Cohen\, OTB Legal and Ashley Fleming\, Harper Macleod LLP \nEmma is an associate solicitor at OTB Legal\, a niche immigration law firm in Nottingham. She previously worked in the immigration team at Bindmans LLP for over thirteen years. She covers all areas of immigration\, asylum and nationality law. She has particular interest and experience in complex immigration and nationality cases involving families and children including inter-country adoption and she regularly writes court reports on immigration issues in family cases. Emma qualified as a solicitor in 1995 at Bates\, Wells and Braithwaite where she was later a partner in the immigration department. Although she has spent most of her post qualification experience working in immigration law in private practice Emma has also lectured at Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge and worked in the voluntary sector. She is a volunteer adviser for Rainbow Migration. \nEmma is a regular trainer for ILPA and had delivered courses on Nationality Applications for Children\, Indefinite Leave to Remain: all you need to know\, Criminality and the Immigration Rules\, Family Law for Immigration Practitioners\, Professional conduct and ethics in immigration cases\, Home Office policy\, concessions & the exercise of discretion outside the rules\, and Discretion – What’s Left? Exploring the use of discretion in immigration and nationality law. She has also spoken at ILPA’s conferences on family migration. \nAshley is a partner at Harper Macleod LLP and has over 15 years’ experience working in the field of immigration. Her caseload covers all aspects of immigration\, asylum and nationality law. \nAshley is a regular trainer for ILPA and has delivered courses on the nationality applications for children\, introductory courses on both immigration and asylum law to MPs’ Caseworkers and Assistants and the Introduction to Immigration Law course for practitioners.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/nationality-applications-for-children-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260604T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260604T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170812
CREATED:20260323T114141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T114141Z
UID:130375-1780567200-1780578000@ilpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:WEB 3164 Immigration Law in Sports
DESCRIPTION:Book tickets now \nOverview\n\n\n\n\nThis engaging course introduces the specialised rules and procedures that shape immigration in the sports sector. \n\n\n\n\nLevel: Beginners/Intermediate \nCourse Type: Overview \nDescription: Sport is an area of immigration law with its own rules and procedures. A fascinating and complex area of practice\, this course will use rugby as its entry point into the field of sports immigration\, but will also provide guidance and tips applicable to all areas of sports immigration law practice. \nThis course will provide a basic background context with a view to covering intermediate/advanced issues in immigration law in sports. \nDelegates will have an understanding of: How immigration law (PBS and non-PBS) operates in the professional sports context\, the particular challenges to the sports sector\, and the sport governing bodies – their policy framework and rationale on overseas players\, and their dealings with the Home Office. \nTopics: \n\nSport and immigration: an overview of the relevant Immigration Rules\nRegulating foreign players: the RFU’s approach and dealing with the Home Office\nThe Immigration Rules and the particular challenges for the sports sector\nOverseas travel issues: pre-season training and non-UK fixtures\n\n\n\n\n\nTutors: Glyn Lloyd and Oliver Norris \nGlyn Lloyd assists sports clubs\, governing bodies\, and professional athletes with immigration matters. Covering elite team and individual sports across the UK\, Glyn has an in-depth understanding of the specific issues that professional clubs\, associations\, and athletes face.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/web-3164-immigration-law-in-sports/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260604T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260604T183000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170812
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:20260609T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260609T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170812
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:20260617T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260617T183000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170812
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:20260618T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260618T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170812
CREATED:20260107T113920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T113920Z
UID:126528-1781787600-1781793000@ilpa.org.uk
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260625T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260625T183000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170812
CREATED:20260106T164341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T164341Z
UID:126475-1782406800-1782412200@ilpa.org.uk
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:20260707T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260707T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170812
CREATED:20260106T154254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T154254Z
UID:126457-1783440000-1783443600@ilpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:ILPA Racial Justice and Equality 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. \nDescription: \nThe ILPA Racial Justice and Equality Working Group was established in October 2020. The group aims to improve access to the sector to counter the limited diversity among immigration practitioners particularly in senior roles\, to address the systemic racism prevalent in the sector within immigration systems and workplaces\, and to help foster a more welcoming environment for racialised practitioners. \nThe Working Group intends to work on fostering an inclusive culture where discussions on racism can take place and how these could be embedded within the workplace so that issues can be made explicit then addressed rather than remaining unacknowledged. \nThe ILPA Racial Justice and Equality working group is first and foremost a space for our Black and Ethnic Minority members\, as a collective space for thoughts\, frustrations and action. This is a non-judgemental space conducive to growth and learning and we expect all experiences and perspectives shared to be listened to and engaged with respectfully. \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-racial-justice-and-equality-working-group-meeting-13/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260708T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260708T183000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170812
CREATED:20260105T151819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T152003Z
UID:126324-1783530000-1783535400@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-16/
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