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SUMMARY:ILPA Courts and Tribunals Working Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is a working group meeting for ILPA members.\n\n\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 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. 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-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241127T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241127T180000
DTSTAMP:20260507T120424
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SUMMARY:ILPA Annual General Meeting (Online)
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to attend the ILPA Annual General Meeting\, hosted this year as a hybrid event!\n\n\nWe look forward to welcoming you to ILPA’s 2024 AGM. This year\, we’ll again be bringing you our Annual General Meeting from the heart of London! You’ll have the opportunity to join us in-person\, or online from wherever you are. \nWe are excited to announce that this year we will be joined by our keynote speakers: \nJudge Melanie Plimmer\, Chamber President of the First-tier Tribunal\, Immigration and Asylum Chamber \nProfessor Brian Bell\, Chair of the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) \nThe final agenda details will be confirmed in due course.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/ilpa-annual-general-meeting-online-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241127T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241127T180000
DTSTAMP:20260507T120424
CREATED:20240926T134419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T174211Z
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SUMMARY:ILPA Annual General Meeting (In-person)
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to attend the ILPA Annual General Meeting\, hosted this year as a hybrid event!\n\n\nWe look forward to welcoming you to ILPA’s 2024 AGM. This year\, we’ll again be bringing you our Annual General Meeting from the heart of London! You’ll have the opportunity to join us in-person\, or online from wherever you are. \nWe are excited to announce that this year we will be joined by our keynote speakers: \nJudge Melanie Plimmer\, Chamber President of the First-tier Tribunal\, Immigration and Asylum Chamber \nProfessor Brian Bell\, Chair of the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) \nThe final agenda details will be confirmed in due course.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/ilpa-annual-general-meeting-in-person/
LOCATION:Friends House\, 173-177 Euston Road\, London\, England\, NW1 2BJ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241128T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241128T130000
DTSTAMP:20260507T120424
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SUMMARY:WEB 3067 Statelessness Remedies
DESCRIPTION:ILPA’s Updated Statelessness Webinar\n\n\nLevel: Intermediate-Advanced \nDescription: \nThis session is aimed at practitioners who would like a grounding in statelessness issues\, including applying for leave to remain as a stateless person\, routes to acquisition of British citizenship for stateless persons\, and how to evidence statelessness in the context of removal and unlawful detention. \nFollowing this course practitioners and advisors will be better placed to: \n\nAdvise and assist foreign nationals to make applications for leave to remain as stateless persons\nAdvise and assist stateless persons applying for registration as a British citizen\nAdvise and assist on how to provide evidence of statelessness to the required standard in immigration and nationality applications\, and when faced by removal and detention\nAdvise and assist on legal remedies\n\nPlease note that this course will not cover presenting asylum claims but it will include identifying statelessness in the context of asylum claims. \nThis course aims to help busy practitioner to identify where statelessness may be relevant; to advise clients on options\, and to identify a durable solution. \nAudience: Practitioners who work in the field of statelessness and nationality law\, those experienced in other areas of immigration work who already have some knowledge of statelessness and nationality law\, and those seeking a refresher/update course. \nCourse Type: Update on the new rules\, Practical and Overview. \n\n\nTutors: Adrian Berry\, Garden Court Chambers and Judith Carter\, Liverpool Law Clinic \nAdrian Berry is a barrister at Garden Court Chambers and an ILPA Patron. As regards statelessness issues\, he acts and advises in relation to statelessness cases\, including in relation to the 1954 Convention Relating to the Status of Stateless Persons and the 1961 Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness. He works on cases concerning stateless persons in detention\, the regularization of stateless persons\, and the welfare of stateless persons. He has worked with Asylum Aid and the Equal Rights Trust on statelessness issues. He is a co-author of Fransman’s British Nationality Law. \nJudith Carter  has worked on statelessness leave to remain applications since 2013. She is the co-author of the ILPA/Uni of Liverpool Best Practice Guide. She maintains the UK Index on Statelessness for the European Network on Statelessness and has worked as an expert for the UNHCR and Council of Europe. She works at the University of Liverpool Law Clinic as a lecturer and solicitor.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/web-3067-statelessness-remedies/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241128T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241128T183000
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SUMMARY:ILPA Digitalisation Working Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is a working group meeting for ILPA members.\n\n\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 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. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting remotely on Zoom. We 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-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241204T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241204T180000
DTSTAMP:20260507T120424
CREATED:20240111T132122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T175810Z
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SUMMARY:ILPA New York Working Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is a working group meeting for ILPA members.\n\n\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. \nThe New York subcommittee was formed in October 2013 to bring together members practising UK immigration law in New York. It brings the perspective of practitioners in the United States to all aspects of entry clearance and related matters. \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 New York. \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-new-york-working-group-meeting-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241205T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241205T170000
DTSTAMP:20260507T120424
CREATED:20241014T105049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T162910Z
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SUMMARY:FREE 3061 FGM Claims
DESCRIPTION:In this webinar\, we will look at how to successfully argue claims based on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)\n\n\nThis event is open to ILPA members only. If you are not already an ILPA member\, but would like to attend this training\, please contact the ILPA Secretariat about membership (info@ilpa.org.uk). \nIn this webinar\, we will look at how to successfully argue claims based on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). We will discuss the need for expert medical and country evidence and what this should address. We will have a detailed look at various country guidance decisions and useful Policy Guidance documents. There will also be a consideration of the link between asylum and immigration law and FGM protection orders.   \nIn this webinar\, we will aim to cover the following: \n•    An understanding of what FGM is\, including the types of FGM\, the prevalence of the practice globally\, cultural underpinnings and motives\, consequences of FGM\, issues relevant to risk \n•    A quick overview of the Female Genital Mutilation Act 2003 and the mandatory reporting duties \n•    FGM Protection Orders (FGMPO) and the link between these and asylum law \n•    A look at relevant UKVI Policy Guidance  \n•    Useful country guidance decisions to discuss risk factors\, how to address arguments on credibility\, state protection and internal relocation  \n•    Dealing with practical issues such as anonymity and vulnerable applicants \n•    Expert evidence \n•    Practical tips and examples \n•    Case Activity / Group Discussions \nAudience: This webinar is suitable for practitioners working in immigration and asylum 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. \n\n\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. She is known to have a very calming and reassuring manner with clients with vulnerabilities. \nPriya has recently authored two books\, one on sham marriages and another on domestic violence. You can find links to these here: http://www.lawbriefpublishing.com/product/migrantvictimsofdomesticviolence/ \nhttps://amzn.eu/d/51BUaZl \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/free-3061-fgm-claims/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241205T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241205T173000
DTSTAMP:20260507T120424
CREATED:20240308T115839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T171710Z
UID:97334-1733414400-1733419800@ilpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:ILPA Scotland Working Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is a working group meeting for ILPA members.\n\n\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. \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-scotland-working-group-meeting-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241205T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241205T183000
DTSTAMP:20260507T120424
CREATED:20241129T113754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T180010Z
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SUMMARY:ILPA Yorkshire and North East Working Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is a working group meeting for ILPA members.\n\n\nIf 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 will be a hybrid meeting and you are invited to attend in-person  at Freeths LLP\, 10th Floor\, Central Square\, 29 Wellington St\, Leeds LS1 4DL. Please notify info@ilpa.org.uk if you would like to join in-person. You can also join online via Zoom. 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-7/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241210T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241210T183000
DTSTAMP:20260507T120424
CREATED:20240111T132121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T183009Z
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SUMMARY:ILPA Removals\, Detention and Offences Working Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is a working group meeting for ILPA members.\n\n\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 are just getting started in your career\, or an expert in your field\, we welcome everyone at our Working Group meetings. \nRemovals\, Detention and Offences 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. \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 Working Group meetings are recorded on Zoom . 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-removals-detention-and-offences-working-group-meeting-7/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241212T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241212T183000
DTSTAMP:20260507T120424
CREATED:20240111T132119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T180011Z
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SUMMARY:ILPA Economic Migration Working Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is a working group meeting for ILPA members.\n\n\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 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 (Vanessa Ganguin Immigration Law). \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-14/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241217T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241217T183000
DTSTAMP:20260507T120424
CREATED:20240115T205827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T171511Z
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SUMMARY:ILPA Refugee Working Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is a working group meeting for ILPA members.\n\n\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 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. \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 Garden Court Chambers\, 57-60 Lincoln’s Inn Fields\, London\, WC2A 3LJ. 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-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250114T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250114T130000
DTSTAMP:20260507T120424
CREATED:20241114T094323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T094323Z
UID:107601-1736848800-1736859600@ilpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:WEB 3068 Employing Migrant Workers: skilled workers and sponsorship
DESCRIPTION:Employing migrant workers: skilled workers\, sponsorship and alternatives\n\n\nLevel: Basic – Intermediate \nDescription: \nA basic to intermediate level course aimed at those who do not yet feel confident with sponsorship and business immigration. We will take a closer look at the requirements for employers and workers. \nTopics: \n• Skilled Worker and Global Business Mobility sponsorship\, and the requirements for employers and workers; \n• specific issues such as new overseas hires\, salary points scoring\, and applications to the Home Office (eg priority for Defined CoS allocations); \n• the impact of the changes to the eligibility criteria for minimum salary levels for newly sponsored and extending staff\, and; \n• alternative immigration routes for those avoiding the sponsorship scheme. \nThe aim of the course is to expand and develop knowledge of business immigration law. We will demystify the sponsorship system and equip attendees to speak with confidence and precision on this tricky subject. \nAudience: \nThis course is suited to all immigration practitioners and HR personnel for UK companies wishing to sponsor migrant workers. \nPlease note this course will not cover the health and care visa or the specific rules relating to health and education sector roles. \n\n\nTutors: Laura Darnley\, Partner at Ward Hadaway and Shara Pledger\, Senior Associate at Pinsent Masons \nLaura is a Partner at Ward Hadaway. Laura is an experienced employment and business immigration lawyer who has practised for nearly two decades. \nShe acts for a wide range of clients from individuals\, SMEs and owner-managed businesses to national and multinational organisations. She is particularly experienced in acting for clients within the recruitment\, manufacturing\, life sciences and technology sectors. \nLaura regularly advises on employer sponsorship\, Skilled Worker visas\, the prevention of illegal working\, the immigration implications of mergers and acquisitions and other global business mobility issues inbound to the UK such as the business visitor rules. Laura often advises on complicated overlapping employment and immigration law issues which arise during recruitment\, during the employment relationship or at the point of termination such as dismissing sponsored employees. \nLaura also delivers in-house training on employment and business immigration law to clients. \nShara has worked in the area of UK immigration with since 2010 and heads up the immigration team within Pinsent Masons UK. She handles sponsor licensing applications for employers as well as other complex Points Based System issues. Shara has comprehensive experience with applications for entrepreneurs/innovators and investors\, and with assisting highly skilled migrants seeking endorsements as ‘Global Talent’. \nShara is a co-convener of the ILPA North West working group. \nShara delivers ILPA’s ‘Introduction to Business Immigration Law’ and ‘Employing Migrant Workers: Tier 2\, sponsorship & alternatives’ training.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/web-3068-employing-migrant-workers-skilled-workers-and-sponsorship/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250115T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250115T130000
DTSTAMP:20260507T120424
CREATED:20241104T125502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T160119Z
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SUMMARY:WEB 3062 New Appendix Long Residence
DESCRIPTION:This course will explore the changes introduced by the new Appendix Long Residence to the Immigration Rules from 8 October 2024.\n\n\nLevel: Intermediate-Advanced \nCourse Type: Practical/Overview/Update \nDescription: \nThis course will explore the changes introduced by the new Appendix Long Residence to the Immigration Rules from 8 October 2024. \nWe will examine the scope of each of the requirements and identify\, insofar as possible\, the material differences between the current and previous provisions and their application. We will closely consider the transitional provisions\, including the application of the different absence requirements. \nILPA\, with the tutors’ assistance\, provided comments on earlier iterations of changes to Appendix Long Residence and Appendix Continuous Residence to the Simplification of the Rules Taskforce\, and can walk attendees through the Home Office’s stated policy intention behind several Rule changes. \nWe will specify potential areas of ambiguity in the construction of the new rules and consider how to best approach those in the absence of authoritative guidance by the courts and in light of guidance published by the Home Office for its caseworkers. \nWe will examine practical matters\, case studies\, and attempt to make sense out of what appears to be not simply a cosmetic restructuring\, but a substantive overhaul of the long residence category. \nThis course is intended to bring practitioners up to speed following the introduction of Appendix Long Residence in the Statement of Changes (HC 217). \nThe course will not cover paragraph 39E or provisions in Appendix Continuous Residence that are irrelevant to long residence applications. \nAudience: Immigration practitioners (paralegals\, OISC\, solicitors\, barristers) \n\n\nTutors: Zoe Bantleman\, Barrister and Legal Director at ILPA and Alex Papasotiriou of Richmond Chambers. \nZoe Bantleman is a barrister\, the Legal Director of the Immigration Law Practitioners’ Association (ILPA)\, and an editor of the Journal of Immigration\, Asylum and Nationality Law. \nHer practice as a barrister covered a wide spectrum of advisory work\, drafting and advocacy involving all aspects of UK immigration\, nationality and asylum law. She has extensive experience in complex private and family life applications\, including long residence applications. She regularly challenged decisions by preparing appeals for human rights and asylum claims and applications for administrative and judicial review. \nShe frequently writes about changes to the UK’s immigration law system and provides commentary on key cases\, including on Hoque & Ors and Akinola. She is a contributing author to both Practical Law and LexisNexis. Zoe has previously taught ILPA webinars on 10 Years’ Continuous Lawful Residence\, How to Prepare Fresh Asylum and Human Rights Claims\, and Section 3C\, Validation\, Variation and Withdrawal of Applications. \nAlex Papasotiriou is a barrister at Richmond Chambers. Alex advises and represents clients in appeals and judicial review proceedings in relation to all matters of UK immigration and nationality law and appears regularly before the Immigration and Asylum Chamber of the First-tier and Upper Tribunal. \nAlex recently represented the appellant in the case of Maisiri (EUSS\, Zambrano\, ‘Realistic Prospect’ policy)  UKUT 00235\, where the Upper Tribunal held that the Secretary of State’s guidance on EUSS applications by Zambrano carers has been wrong since 14 December 2022. \nHe authors articles and opinions on immigration\, human rights\, refugee and public law matters. His case notes have been published in ILPA Monthly and the Journal of Immigration\, Asylum and Nationality Law. His latest commentary on Ali v Upper Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) & Anor  EWCA Civ 372 appeared on Vol 38.3 of the JIANL. Alex has previously taught ILPA webinars on Long Residence\, section 3C of the Immigration Act 1971\, paragraph 39E of the Immigration Rules and validity of applications.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/web-3062-new-appendix-long-residence/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250115T131500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250115T141500
DTSTAMP:20260507T120424
CREATED:20241202T160344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T160423Z
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SUMMARY:FREE 3073 International Accountability for Torture
DESCRIPTION:An ILPA Bitesize Webinar delivered in collaboration with REDRESS\, an NGO that pursues legal claims on behalf of survivors of torture.\n\n\nThis event is open to ILPA members only. If you are not already an ILPA member\, but would like to attend this training\, please contact the ILPA Secretariat about membership (info@ilpa.org.uk). \nIn this webinar\, we will introduce participants to international human rights and how ‘torture’ fits into the framework. We will cover: \n· Key international treaties\, \n· Definition of torture\, \n· The fora in which accountability can be sought (including UN mechanisms and regional human rights mechanisms\, the use of human rights sanctions and universal jurisdiction)\, \n· Potential hurdles \n· Some examples of how survivors of torture (who are based in the UK) have used these processes \n· What justice means to survivors \n· What to do if you think you have a case suitable for these mechanisms. \nPlease note the brief introductory nature of the session will not allow detailed discussion of the practical steps required to start a claim/complaint. \nAim of the course: To improve knowledge of practitioners in the A&I sector in relation to routes to accountability at the international level for survivors of torture. \n\n\nTutors: Chris Esdaile\, Senior Legal Advisor and Camila Marin Restrepo\, Communities Officer at REDRESS. \nChris is a Senior Legal Advisor at REDRESS. Prior to joining REDRESS in 2017\, Chris worked at Leigh Day on corporate accountability litigation\, and on claims resulting from ill-treatment by British forces during the Iraq conflict. After working in South Africa on human rights issues in the period before the end of apartheid\, as a solicitor in the UK he undertook housing litigation for vulnerable tenants in Birmingham\, where he was a founding partner of the specialist housing practice\, the Community Law Partnership. Chris served on the International Human Rights Committee of the Law Society from 2000 to 2004. From 2004-2009 he worked as legal advisor at a centre for abused women in northern Chile\, later assuming the role of director of this project. Chris studied law at Birmingham University (LLB) and has an LLM in International Human Rights Law from Queen Mary University of London. \nCamila is a Communities Officer at REDRESS. She specialises in survivor co-creation and supports survivors to participate in advocacy and legal processes. She has worked extensively with survivors of human rights abuses\, including survivors of torture and persecution\, refugees\, and families of disappeared persons. She has previously worked with Human Rights Defenders at risk with Peace Brigades International in Mexico\, with the Grenfell-affected community in London and with grassroots initiatives promoting survivor-led participation during the Colombian peace process. She has an MSc in Social and Cultural Anthropology from UCL and BSc in Economics from Queen Mary\, University of London.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/free-3073-international-accountability-for-torture/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250115T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250115T183000
DTSTAMP:20260507T120424
CREATED:20250108T143749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T090745Z
UID:110470-1736960400-1736965800@ilpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:ILPA European Working Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is a working group meeting for ILPA members.\n\n\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 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. 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-12/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250116T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250116T130000
DTSTAMP:20260507T120424
CREATED:20241211T100456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T170900Z
UID:109085-1737021600-1737032400@ilpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:WEB 3079 Prevention of Illegal Working
DESCRIPTION:Understanding an employer’s obligations under the prevention of illegal working regime.\n\n\nLevel: Basic – Intermediate \nDescription: \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: \nThis course is designed for immigration and employment practitioners who advise employers on their prevention of illegal working obligations. \n\n\nTutors: Joanna Hunt\, Partner at DAC Beachcroft and Gillian McKearney\, Senior Solicitor at Edgewater Legal.  \nJoanna Hunt is a partner 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 Senior Solicitor at Edgewater Legal. She advises on all aspects of immigration and nationality law and has extensive experience including advising on work routes\, business visitors\, compliance and strategy. She advises 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/web-3079-prevention-of-illegal-working/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250121T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250121T183000
DTSTAMP:20260507T120424
CREATED:20250107T101935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T103511Z
UID:110395-1737478800-1737484200@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 hosted remotely on Zoom. Please register in advance of the meeting on this page: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYlf-mprz8pHNeTDKvr8qHP9PJnOMLsrGGt  \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 Garden Court Chambers\, 57-60 Lincoln’s Inn Fields\, London\, WC2A 3LJ. 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-10/
CATEGORIES:Other
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250123T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250123T160000
DTSTAMP:20260507T120424
CREATED:20241202T173956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T174417Z
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SUMMARY:FREE 3075 Temporary Permission to Stay for Victims of Trafficking
DESCRIPTION:This short course introduces the Appendix Temporary Permission to Stay for Victims of Human Trafficking or Slavery.\n\n\nThis event is open to ILPA members only. If you are not already an ILPA member\, but would like to attend this training\, please contact the ILPA Secretariat about membership (info@ilpa.org.uk). \nThis short course introduces the Appendix Temporary Permission to Stay for Victims of Human Trafficking or Slavery. This appendix to the Immigration Rules replaced the policy on Discretionary Leave for victims of modern slavery as from 30/01/23. We will consider the Immigration Rules and recent changes to the guidance\, their compliance with the Anti-trafficking Convention\, how to prepare a case and potential challenges. \nThis course will not go into other changes introduced by the Nationality and Borders Act in any detail. \nAudience: This course will be useful to all those working with victims of trafficking\, including legal advisors and support workers. \nLevel: Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced \nAim of the course: To provide training on the requirements for applying for leave to remain for victims of trafficking and the reconsideration/appeal/JR remedies. \n\n\nTutors: Claire Physsas\, One Pump Court Chambers and Beth Mullan-Feroze\, ATLEU. \nClaire is a barrister at One Pump Court Chambers. She specialises in Immigration\, Asylum and Public Law. She has extensive experience of representing victims of trafficking in judicial review matters and in appeals before the Immigration and Asylum Chambers. Claire is ranked in Legal 500 2023 as a Leading Junior in Immigration and has been ‘Recommended for trafficking cases’ by Legal 500. She provides training on the legal rights and entitlements of victims of trafficking. Alongside her practice she worked as a training consultant for ATLEU from November 2022 to June 2024. \nBeth is the Solicitor / Legal Training and Partnerships Manager at ATLEU. Beth is a qualified solicitor and has been working with\, advising and assisting asylum seekers and survivors of trafficking since 2010. Beth works on a range of issues directly impacting those who have been survivors of trafficking and is a specialist on trauma informed working.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/free-3075-temporary-permission-to-stay-for-victims-of-trafficking/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250129T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250129T183000
DTSTAMP:20260507T120424
CREATED:20250109T103327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T103511Z
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SUMMARY:ILPA Economic Migration Working Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is a working group meeting for ILPA members.\n\n\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 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-15/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250130T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250130T170000
DTSTAMP:20260507T120424
CREATED:20241107T144659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T151923Z
UID:107235-1738231200-1738256400@ilpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:WEB 3065 ILPA Business Immigration in the UK Conference (In-person)
DESCRIPTION:If you would like to attend virtually\, please book here.\n\n\nPlease review the agenda and speakers here.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/web-3065-ilpa-business-immigration-in-the-uk-conference-in-person/
LOCATION:Friends House\, 173-177 Euston Road\, London\, England\, NW1 2BJ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250130T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250130T170000
DTSTAMP:20260507T120424
CREATED:20241111T091822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T152233Z
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SUMMARY:WEB 3066 ILPA Business Immigration in the UK Conference (Online)
DESCRIPTION:If you would like to attend in-person\, please book here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease review the agenda and speakers here.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/web-3066-ilpa-business-immigration-in-the-uk-conference-online/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250205T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250205T183000
DTSTAMP:20260507T120424
CREATED:20250204T133139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T152810Z
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SUMMARY:ILPA Family and Personal Migration Working Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is a working group meeting for ILPA members.\n\n\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 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. \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-14/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250206T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250206T173000
DTSTAMP:20260507T120424
CREATED:20241121T122535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T152811Z
UID:108202-1738852200-1738863000@ilpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:WEB 3064 Domestic Violence in Immigration Law
DESCRIPTION:By the end of the course practitioners will feel confident in dealing with applications/challenges in these matters under the new provisions\n\n\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. \nAim of Course: By 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. \n\n\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. She is known to have a very calming and reassuring manner with clients with vulnerabilities. \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/web-3064-domestic-violence-in-immigration-law/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250211T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250211T183000
DTSTAMP:20260507T120424
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SUMMARY:ILPA Removals\, Detention and Offences Working Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is a working group meeting for ILPA members.\n\n\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 are just getting started in your career\, or an expert in your field\, we welcome everyone at our Working Group meetings. \nRemovals\, Detention and Offences 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. \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 Working Group meetings are recorded on Zoom . 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-removals-detention-and-offences-working-group-meeting-8/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250212T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250212T183000
DTSTAMP:20260507T120424
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T172210Z
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SUMMARY:ILPA North West Working Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is a working group meeting for ILPA members in the North West.\n\n\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.  \nNorth West 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 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-8/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250213T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250213T123000
DTSTAMP:20260507T120424
CREATED:20241210T174941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T110641Z
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SUMMARY:WEB 3076 Introduction to the Innovator Founder Route
DESCRIPTION:This webinar provides an overview of the requirements of the Innovator Founder visa category.\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:\n• When to use the Innovator Founder route;\n• Role of the Endorsing Body;\n• Eligibility criteria for an Innovator Founder\n• Common issues for the route\n• 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 \n\n\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-3076-introduction-to-the-innovator-founder-route/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250218T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250218T170000
DTSTAMP:20260507T120424
CREATED:20250204T133150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T172213Z
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SUMMARY:ILPA Racial Justice and Equality Working Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is a working group meeting for ILPA members.\n\n\nIf 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. 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-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250219T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250219T170000
DTSTAMP:20260507T120424
CREATED:20241104T132214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T172214Z
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SUMMARY:FREE 3063 Climate change\, disasters and asylum claims
DESCRIPTION:This session will explore how to make successful applications/challenges in asylum claims based on risks of harm related to climate change.\n\n\nThis event is open to ILPA members only. If you are not already an ILPA member\, but would like to attend this training\, please contact the ILPA Secretariat about membership (info@ilpa.org.uk). \nThis session will provide practitioners with the material and knowledge they need to make successful applications and challenges in asylum claims based on risks of harm related to climate change and disasters. \nIn this webinar\, we will cover the following: \n\nHow to frame claims based on risks arising from disasters and climate change\nIdentifying scenarios in which the risk of harm arises from disasters and climate change\nDetailed consideration of how the Convention refugee definition applies to such cases\nDiscussion of the evolving scope of human rights protection in these claims\nCase studies/practical tips/examples\n\nLevel: Intermediate  \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. \nAim of the course: The session aims to provide participants with a firm understanding of international and comparative approaches to this topic. \nType of Course: Overview/Practical \n\n\nTutor: Professor David Cantor\, University of London \nDavid is the founder and Director of the Refugee Law Initiative\, an international research centre at the University of London. He brings 25 years’ experience of research\, training and advocacy on refugee law. \nHis longstanding work on displacement in disaster contexts has been published in prestigious journals and in reports for governments and international organisations. It has also served as the basis for new regional and national legal and policy frameworks. \nHe has practical experience of asylum litigation in the UK\, as a Legal Officer for the Refugee Legal Centre; and established the Refugee Law Clinic at the University of London. He was previously seconded as a principal advisor to UNHCR at headquarters level.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/free-3063-climate-change-disasters-and-asylum-claims/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250220T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250220T130000
DTSTAMP:20260507T120424
CREATED:20241010T100855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T172215Z
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SUMMARY:FREE 3035 Vicarious Trauma in the Legal Profession (FREE Members' Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Providing attendees with the language to discuss the impact of working with trauma & practical tools to reflect upon & manage that impact.\n\n\nThis event is open to ILPA members only. If you are not already an ILPA member\, but would like to attend this training\, please contact the ILPA Secretariat about membership (info@ilpa.org.uk). \nLevel: All Levels \nDescription: \nIn this webinar ‘Vicarious Trauma in the Legal Profession’\, Claiming Space co-directors\, Joanna Fleck and Rachel Francis\, will cover the following topics: \n• Vicarious Trauma; \n• Reflective practice; and\, \n• Boundaries and burnout. \nThe training will include both theory and practice\, providing attendees with the language to discuss the impact of working with trauma and practical tools to reflect upon and manage that impact. \nAudience: \nThis training is for ILPA Members only. This webinar is limited to a capacity of 25 people and will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis. No more than 5 people from the same organisation can attend the event. \nILPA is delivering this training on 2 occasions in the upcoming training year: \n24th October 2024\, 10:00 – 13:00 (online) \n20th February 2025\, 10:00-13:00 (online) \n\n\nTutors: \nJoanna Fleck is a reflective practice facilitator\, trainee psychotherapist\, and writer. She spent over 10 years working in legal aid\, specialising in actions against the state\, inquests and public inquiries. She has an MSc in Psychology with research on secondary traumatic stress in the legal profession. This research and ongoing study informs the work of Claiming Space. She is an experienced freelance trainer and group facilitator as well as a meditation and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy teacher. \nRachel Francis is a barrister practising in immigration and family law with particular expertise in working with vulnerable clients. She is the former co-chair of Young Legal Aid Lawyers. During her time as co-chair\, Rachel saw first-hand the effects of working with trauma in the legal profession. She was jointly responsible for the strategic direction of the group and for co-ordinating its campaigning\, promoting social mobility and protecting the interests of junior lawyers who believe in the importance of legal-aided work as a means of achieving social justice. In July 2019 Rachel was awarded the LAPG Special Award for outstanding commitment to access to justice.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/free-3035-vicarious-trauma-in-the-legal-profession-free-members-webinar/
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