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SUMMARY:FREE WiRL/ ILPA Legal Training for UK-based Immigration and Asylum Practitioners
DESCRIPTION:Women in Refugee Law (WiRL) and Immigration Law Practitioners’ Association (ILPA) are jointly organising a legal training session for UK-based asylum and immigration practitioners with a particular interest in gender-based claims for asylum.\n\nLegal Training: How to Effectively Prepare Gender-based Violence Asylum Claims \nThursday 3 July | 15:00pm- 17:00pm (BST) | Online \nThis intermediate training session will provide a holistic view of how to effectively prepare complex gender-based violence asylum claims. The trainers will address the main obstacles that women at risk of gender-based violence face in being recognised as refugees in the UK. More specifically\, the new standard of proof will be examined together with guidance and tips on which evidence to include and how to prepare it. The new definition of Particular Social Group will be examined and internal relocation in gender-based asylum claims will be covered. The session will include case studies and allow time for Q&As. \nGABRIELLA BETTIGA (CHAIR)\nA legal professional with over 20 years of experience\, founding Director of MGBe Legal\, member of the Tribunal Procedure Committee\, Trustee of ILPA and Steering Group member of WiRL.\n\nNATH GBIKPI (TRAINER)\nA solicitor with over a decade’s experience in immigration\, asylum and British nationality law. With particular expertise with applications based on domestic abuse; applications based on family and private life; fresh claims and asylum claims on the basis of sexual identity. \nPRIYA SOLANKI (TRAINER)\nAn experienced practitioner in all areas of immigration\, asylum and nationality law. Ranked in Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners as a leading junior. With a particular interest in and experience of cases involving gender violence\, mental health issues and vulnerable clients. \nBook here.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/free-wirl-ilpa-legal-training-for-uk-based-immigration-and-asylum-practitioners/
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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-13/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250709T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250709T183000
DTSTAMP:20260406T111811
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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-14/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250716T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250716T183000
DTSTAMP:20260406T111811
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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-20/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250717T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250717T173000
DTSTAMP:20260406T111811
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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-7/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250717T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250717T183000
DTSTAMP:20260406T111811
CREATED:20250114T090824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T093523Z
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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-10/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250718T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250718T130000
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SUMMARY:FREE 3108 A Voice for Vulnerable Court Users in the Justice System
DESCRIPTION:A Voice for Vulnerable Court Users in the Justice System\, Communicourt CPD Training\n\n\n‘A Voice for Vulnerable Court Users in the Justice System’  is a CPD-accredited webinar run by Communicourt. This session will support legal professionals in your practice and raise awareness of how communication difficulties can impact your clients.During this session\, our expert practitioners will discuss the critical role of communication in legal proceedings. We also discuss what strategies can support to address communication challenges faced by court users with learning disabilities or language barriers. \nKey topics to be covered include: \n· learning how to recognise when your client may need additional support with communication \n· strategies that may assist your client with communication needs\, and learning how to apply these strategies in legal conferences and court hearings \n· gaining insight into key aspects of the intermediary role\, and learning more about working alongside an intermediary \n· understanding the process of applying for an intermediary and how intermediary assistance is funded \nParticipation in this webinar will contribute to your CPD requirements\, and attendees will receive a certificate of attendance upon completion. \nLevel: All Levels \nType of Course: Overview \nTutors: Communicourt
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/free-3108-a-voice-for-vulnerable-court-users-in-the-justice-system/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250723T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250723T121500
DTSTAMP:20260406T111811
CREATED:20250424T143929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T152350Z
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SUMMARY:WEB 3095 Expansion Worker: an overview
DESCRIPTION:Aim of the course: to consolidate knowledge of the UK Expansion Worker category\, share practical tips and analyse the route strategically.\n\n\nLevel: Beginner – Intermediate \nDescription: \nThe 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\n\n\nRequirements for businesses seeking to obtain a licence to sponsor on this route\n\n\nEligibility criteria for migrant worker\n\n\nDocuments required in support of the application\n\n\nPractical considerations\n\n\nTips on making a successful application\n\n\nCase studies\nPeriods of grant and long term planning to remain in the UK\n\nAudience: \nThe session is aimed at practitioners who have a basic knowledge of the category. \n\n\nTutors: Aisha Choudhry\, Bates Wells and Sacha Wooldridge\, Birketts LLP \nAisha is Senior Associate in the Immigration Department at Bates Wells and specialise in corporate immigration. She primarily deals with skilled worker visas involving sponsor licences\, mergers and acquisitions\, strategy and compliance. She is also experienced with sole representative of overseas business applications. \nPrior to Bates Wells\, Aisha worked at EY. \nAisha is passionate about well-being in the workplace and is a trained Mental Health First Aider. Aisha is a co-founder and co-convenor of the ILPA Well-being Working Group. Aisha has been a trustee of ILPA since 2020. \nWinner of Management Today’s 35 Women under 35 in 2024 and recognised as a Leading Partner in Legal 500\, Sacha is a partner and head of the Immigration team at Birketts. Admitted to the roll of solicitors in September 2013\, she has more than 12 years’ experience working with some of the world’s largest global businesses and their international employee mobility programmes. Sacha supports organisations across a diverse sector base and business size. Sacha specialises in supporting companies with executive and employee visa applications\, immigration compliance and global mobility strategy whilst navigating the increasingly complex geopolitical landscape Sacha provides practical\, commercial advice that is well integrated with other key considerations including tax\, social security and employment law . In 2022 she secured the first ever Home Office issued Expansion Worker licence and visa. \nSacha also supports high net worth private individuals and their families relocate to the UK for work\, study and leisure and is adept at working discreetly with high profile individuals with very complex requirements. \nSacha is pro-actively engaged with stakeholders at Westminster on the development of a broad aspect of immigration policy. \n 
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/web-3095-expansion-worker-an-overview/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250724T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250724T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T111811
CREATED:20250320T125046Z
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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-9/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250804T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250804T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T111811
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T130512Z
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SUMMARY:FREE 3109 A Voice for Vulnerable Court Users in the Justice System
DESCRIPTION:A Voice for Vulnerable Court Users in the Justice System\, Communicourt CPD Training\n\n\n‘A Voice for Vulnerable Court Users in the Justice System’  is a CPD-accredited webinar run by Communicourt. This session will support legal professionals in your practice and raise awareness of how communication difficulties can impact your clients.During this session\, our expert practitioners will discuss the critical role of communication in legal proceedings. We also discuss what strategies can support to address communication challenges faced by court users with learning disabilities or language barriers. \nKey topics to be covered include: \n· learning how to recognise when your client may need additional support with communication \n· strategies that may assist your client with communication needs\, and learning how to apply these strategies in legal conferences and court hearings \n· gaining insight into key aspects of the intermediary role\, and learning more about working alongside an intermediary \n· understanding the process of applying for an intermediary and how intermediary assistance is funded \nParticipation in this webinar will contribute to your CPD requirements\, and attendees will receive a certificate of attendance upon completion. \nLevel: All Levels \nType of Course: Overview \nTutors: Communicourt
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/free-3109-a-voice-for-vulnerable-court-users-in-the-justice-system/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250903T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250903T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T111811
CREATED:20250707T104201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T093018Z
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SUMMARY:FREE 3110 A Voice for Vulnerable Court Users in the Justice System
DESCRIPTION:This 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).\n\n\n‘A Voice for Vulnerable Court Users in the Justice System’ is a CPD-accredited webinar run by Communicourt. This session will support legal professionals in your practice and raise awareness of how communication difficulties can impact your clients.During this session\, our expert practitioners will discuss the critical role of communication in legal proceedings. We also discuss what strategies can support to address communication challenges faced by court users with learning disabilities or language barriers. \nKey topics to be covered include: \n· learning how to recognise when your client may need additional support with communication \n· strategies that may assist your client with communication needs\, and learning how to apply these strategies in legal conferences and court hearings \n· gaining insight into key aspects of the intermediary role\, and learning more about working alongside an intermediary \n· understanding the process of applying for an intermediary and how intermediary assistance is funded \nParticipation in this webinar will contribute to your CPD requirements\, and attendees will receive a certificate of attendance upon completion. \nLevel: All Levels \nType of Course: Overview \nTutors: Communicourt
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/free-3110-a-voice-for-vulnerable-court-users-in-the-justice-system/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250903T141500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250903T161500
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SUMMARY:WEB 3103 Appendix Adult Dependent Relative: Making Successful Applications
DESCRIPTION:In this webinar\, we will look at the new adult dependent relative rules.\n\n\nLevel: Beginner – Intermediate \nDescription: \nIn this webinar\, we will look at the new adult dependent relative rules. \nWe will consider how to overcome the difficulties with meeting the test of requiring the long term personal care to perform everyday tasks and showing that care is not reasonably available or affordable in the home country. \nWe will consider authorities and how these have clarified the test. We will look at unreported decisions to consider scenarios the Tribunal have found convincing and unconvincing. \nThere will be a detailed look at policy guidance\, practical tips and examples. \nWe will look at common issues raised in refusals and how these have been overcome in appeals. \nWe will also be addressing how to argue cases outside of the rules and how to approach cases where applicants are in the UK and seem to meet the rules. \nThis webinar will allow more effective applications to be submitted and for better challenges to adverse decisions. \nIn this webinar\, we will cover the following: \n· The requirements in Appendix ADR \n· The changes in these rules since Appendix FM \n· A detailed look at the test of age\, illness\, disability requiring long term personal care to perform everyday tasks \n· Analysis of test of inability to obtain the required level of care in the home country \n· The specified evidence requirements \n· A detailed look at UKVI Policy Guidance and how this can best be used to assist applications \n· The current authorities\, how these have explained this test further\, with examples of the circumstances the courts and Tribunals have found unconvincing \n· The common issues raised in refusal letters and how these can be overcome \n· A discussion on useful evidence and arguments to advance in applications and appeals \n· Advancing claims under Article 8 ECHR in the alternative \n· Making arguments with reference to these provisions when Applicants are already in the UK \nType of course: \nBeginner – those who want an overview \nUpdate – We will look at the new rules and policy \nAudience: \nThis 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. \n\n\nTutors: Kate Nickson\, Kalsi Solicitors and 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 Tribunals and Courts. \nShe has a particular interest in and experience of cases involving vulnerable clients. She is known to have a very calming and reassuring manner with clients with vulnerabilities. She has a large amount of experience in ADR cases. \nPriya has authored two books. One on Challenging Sham Marriage Allegations. More recently she has written a book on Migrant Victims of Domestic Violence – http://www.lawbriefpublishing.com/product/migrantvictimsofdomesticviolence/ \nShe regularly provides in-house training\, seminars and webinars. is a busy 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. \nShe is very experienced in adult dependent relative applications and in challenging family applications under the rules and outside the rules by way of appeal and judicial review. \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”. Priya has also recently been appointed as a Deputy Upper Tribunal Judge (Immigration and Asylum). \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-3103-appendix-adult-dependent-relative-making-successful-applications/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250903T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250903T183000
DTSTAMP:20260406T111811
CREATED:20250114T090826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T093524Z
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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-11/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250904T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250904T143000
DTSTAMP:20260406T111811
CREATED:20250320T131115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T111153Z
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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-10/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250904T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250904T173000
DTSTAMP:20260406T111811
CREATED:20250320T131112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T133513Z
UID:114510-1757001600-1757007000@ilpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:ILPA South West 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 meeting will be held 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 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-8/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250909T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250909T133000
DTSTAMP:20260406T111811
CREATED:20250707T152548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T144327Z
UID:120320-1757413800-1757424600@ilpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:WEB 3111 Introduction to Business Immigration
DESCRIPTION:For those new to business immigration\, holding basic UK immigration law knowledge who wish to develop their practice in business immigration\n\n\nLevel: Beginner – Intermediate \nDescription: \nFor those new to business immigration or wanting to refresh their knowledge\, this is a fun and informative session aimed at beginner to intermediate level and designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to: \n· Business visitors \n· Sponsorship and Skilled Workers \n· The Global Business Mobility routes \n· Alternatives to sponsorship for Students\, Graduates\, and young people \n· Entrepreneurs\, innovators and exceptional talent under the rules \n· Right to Work checks \n· Looking ahead at expected developments in 2025 \nThis course will not cover GBM\, Scale-Up or Innovator routes in detail. \nCourse Type: Overview \nAudience: The course is designed for immigration practitioners holding basic UK immigration law knowledge who wish to develop their practice in the area of business immigration. \n\n\nTutors: Shara Pledger\, Senior Associate at Pinsent Masons and Gary McIndoe\, Managing Partner at Latitude Law \nGary has practised UK-inbound immigration\, nationality and refugee law for almost 30 years. \nHe founded Latitude Law\, where he is managing partner\, in 2007. Gary has recognised expertise in guiding businesses\, from start-ups to multinationals\, through sponsor licensing and related regulatory processes. He is also noted for his work in the arts & entertainment sector and with high-net-worth individuals\, with particular focus on the global talent route. Gary continues to oversee complex asylum and deportation work. \nGary is registered as a foreign lawyer with the Brussels Barreau and regularly works from Latitude Law’s subsidiary office in Brussels servicing EU clients. He is ranked by Chambers & Partners in both High Net Worth and Business Immigration\, and by Legal 500. He remains a Corporate Immigration Thought Leader in Who’s Who Legal for 2025. \nShara has worked in UK immigration law since 2010 and heads up the immigration team within Pinsent Masons. She predominantly assist with business immigration issues\, covering a full range of sponsored and unsponsored routes and ancillary issues such as right to work and corporate due diligence. Shara is also experienced with compliance issues for higher education sponsors. \nShara has been recognised by Legal 500\, Lexology\, and Internal Employment Lawyer. \nShara is a co-convener of the ILPA North West working group. She delivers ILPA’s ‘Introduction to Business Immigration Law’ and ‘Employing Migrant Workers: Tier 2\, sponsorship & alternatives’ training.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/web-3111-introduction-to-business-immigration/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250909T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250909T163000
DTSTAMP:20260406T111811
CREATED:20250508T092122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T144442Z
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SUMMARY:WEB 3099 Unjustifiably harsh consequences (Bitesize)
DESCRIPTION:This session will provide practitioners with tips\, examples and the tools to argue cases under the test of unjustifiably harsh consequences.\n\n\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. \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 Courts and Tribunals. \nShe has a particular interest in and experience of cases involving 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 Challenging Sham Marriage Allegations. More recently she has written 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-3099-unjustifiably-harsh-consequences-bitesize/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250909T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250909T183000
DTSTAMP:20260406T111811
CREATED:20250110T171255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T090828Z
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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-14/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250909T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250909T183000
DTSTAMP:20260406T111811
CREATED:20250320T131118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T151724Z
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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 meeting will be held online via Zoom unless specified otherwise. 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-10/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250910T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250910T143000
DTSTAMP:20260406T111811
CREATED:20250707T155456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T093142Z
UID:120330-1757509200-1757514600@ilpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:FREE 3112 Pro Bono Cost Orders (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:This 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).\n\n\nThis session will give an overview of obtaining costs orders in pro bono cases\, emphasising the new powers introduced and how to apply them.\n\n\nThis session will give an overview of obtaining costs orders in pro bono cases with particular emphasis on the new powers introduced in the Immigration Tribunal and a guide on how to apply for them. \nLevel: All Levels \nAudience: Caseworkers\, solicitors and barristers \nType of Course: Practical (new area) \nAim of the course: Raise awareness about pro bono costs orders generally and particularly in the Immigration Tribunal and explain how to apply for them. \nTutors: Emma Daykin\, One Pump Court Chambers \nEmma is a barrister at One Pump Court Chambers. She specialises in immigration and public law. See her full profile at https://www.onepumpcourt.co.uk/barrister/emma-daykin/
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/free-3112-pro-bono-cost-orders-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250910T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250910T183000
DTSTAMP:20260406T111811
CREATED:20250114T090829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T093525Z
UID:110850-1757523600-1757529000@ilpa.org.uk
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-12/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250911T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250911T183000
DTSTAMP:20260406T111811
CREATED:20250114T090831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T093525Z
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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-21/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250917T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250917T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T111811
CREATED:20250708T142131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T142131Z
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SUMMARY:WEB 3115 Sponsor Licences and Compliance: obtaining and keeping a licence
DESCRIPTION:Practitioners and HR specialists will receive an in-depth look at sponsor licences.\n\n\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. \n\n\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/web-3115-sponsor-licences-and-compliance-obtaining-and-keeping-a-licence/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250917T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250917T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T111811
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SUMMARY:ILPA Well-being 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. \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-well-being-working-group-meeting-8/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250918T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250918T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T111811
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SUMMARY:FREE 3114 A Voice for Vulnerable Court Users in the Justice System
DESCRIPTION:This 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).\n\n\n‘A Voice for Vulnerable Court Users in the Justice System’ is a CPD-accredited webinar run by Communicourt. This session will support legal professionals in your practice and raise awareness of how communication difficulties can impact your clients.During this session\, our expert practitioners will discuss the critical role of communication in legal proceedings. We also discuss what strategies can support to address communication challenges faced by court users with learning disabilities or language barriers. \nKey topics to be covered include: \n· learning how to recognise when your client may need additional support with communication \n· strategies that may assist your client with communication needs\, and learning how to apply these strategies in legal conferences and court hearings \n· gaining insight into key aspects of the intermediary role\, and learning more about working alongside an intermediary \n· understanding the process of applying for an intermediary and how intermediary assistance is funded \nParticipation in this webinar will contribute to your CPD requirements\, and attendees will receive a certificate of attendance upon completion. \nLevel: All Levels \nType of Course: Overview \nTutors: Communicourt
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/free-3114-a-voice-for-vulnerable-court-users-in-the-justice-system/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250918T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250918T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T111811
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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-10/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250919T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250919T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T111811
CREATED:20250916T155745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T101214Z
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SUMMARY:FREE 3128 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: \n19th September 2025\, 10:00–13:00 (online) \n20th November 2025\, 10:00-13:00 (online) \nThe link for the 19th is not yet live\, if you would like to be put on the waitlist for this session please email training@ilpa.org.uk. \n\n\nTutors: Joanna Fleck and Rachel Francis\, Claiming Space \nJoanna Fleck is a BACP-registered psychotherapist\, reflective practice facilitator\, and writer. A former solicitor\, 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-3128-vicarious-trauma-in-the-legal-profession-free-members-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250922T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250922T153000
DTSTAMP:20260406T111811
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SUMMARY:WEB 3101 UK Visa Routes for Religious Workers (Bitesize)
DESCRIPTION:This  course will provide an overview of the legal framework and different immigration routes that religious workers can use to enter the UK\n\n\nLevel: Intermediate \nDescription: \nThe aim of the course is to provide attendees with an understanding of the rules and different routes religious workers can use to come into the UK and to explore the information contained in the Policy Guidance that practitioners should be aware of. Practical guidance on preparing applications under these routes will also be provided\, including tips on meeting the documentary requirements\, which is often an issue for religious workers applying for leave in the UK.  \nThe focus of this course will be on providing an overview of the legal framework and different immigration routes that religious workers can use to enter and remain in the UK. \nBrexit had a significant impact on religious organisations who relied on the principle of free movement of people to bring over many of their workers such as Nuns\, Priests\, Pastors and volunteers. With EU nationals arriving from 1 January 2021 now requiring sponsorship\, we have seen a rise in applications under the T2 Minister of Religion and T5 Religious Worker routes contained in the Immigration Rules. To complicate matters\, the Immigration Rules under these routes have also been amended. \nApplications under the Religious Worker routes can be complex as a result of many applicants not possessing the required documentation and the Home Office placing an emphasis on economic work in the UK\, which religious workers\, such as Sisters of a Religious Order\, do not always meet. Many religious workers receive no income and do not have their own bank accounts or any correspondence addressed to them\, by virtue of devoting their lives to their community. Added challenges include documenting the work that the individual will be doing in the UK and ensuring the religious organisation\, who do not always understand the workings of the SMS\, meet their sponsorship duties. The Resident Labour Market Test has also been introduced for Religious Workers which is also causing issues for some religious organisations. \nThis webinar will provide practical advice on overcoming these limitations and run through common scenarios that have come up in practice\, as well as provide an overview of the different routes available depending on the work that the individual is coming into the UK to do. \nAudience: Advisors\, solicitors and barristers intending to advise or represent religious workers on their immigration matters in the UK and prepare applications on their behalf. \n\n\nTutor: Julie Moktadir\, Head of Immigration at Stone King and ILPA Trustee \nILPA trustee and Head of Immigration at Stone King LLP\, Julie has established a specialised expertise in charitable immigration work\, specifically Tier 2 (Ministers of Religion) and Tier 5 (Religious Workers). \nJulie acts for a huge range of clients in the charity sector including\, Religious Orders\, Congregations\, Diocese\, Religious Charitable Organisations and Churches. She regularly advises on the different routes available to religious workers and completes the entire application process on the workers behalf\, to ensure that religious organisations can benefit from the movement of individuals internationally. Julie is very familiar with the common challenges that applicants under these routes can face and has an 100% success rate on all applications made to date\, despite these hurdles. Julie has spoken at conferences aimed at religious organisations\, is a regular speaker for COREW (Conference of Religious England and Wales) and contributes to publications such as the Church Times highlighting the immigration challenges that such organisations face.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/web-3101-uk-visa-routes-for-religious-workers-bitesize/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250923T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250923T153000
DTSTAMP:20260406T111811
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T101309Z
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SUMMARY:WEB 3087 Naturalisation as a British Citizen
DESCRIPTION:This course will better enable practitioners to advise clients on all aspects of naturalisation as a British citizen.\n\n\nLevel: Beginner- Intermediate \nDescription: \nThis course will enable practitioners to advise and assist foreign nationals on all aspects of securing naturalisation as a British citizen for adults under sections 6(1) and 6(2) of the British Nationality Act 1981. We will discuss the requirements for naturalisation as well as discretionary applications\, providing practical examples of where the Home Office has exercised discretion. \nAudience: This course is designed for practitioners who work in the field of immigration and nationality law. \nTutors: Francesca Sciberras\, Laura Devine and Clara Gautrais\, Fragomen LLP. \nFrancesca has 15 years’ specialist experience spanning both personal and business and immigration matters. Her extensive private client work includes advising on complex family-based immigration matters\, discretionary applications\, nationality matters and applications for European nationals post Brexit. \nFrancesca has been described as “extremely knowledgeable and smart at every turn” and “technical\, pragmatic and commercial”. She is recommended for her impressive speed of work\, accuracy\, and flexibility when meeting client needs and is recognised in the industry as being one of the most prominent “rising stars” in the market. \nClara is a Senior Associate (Solicitor) at Fragomen LLP and has extensive experience assisting individuals and organisations with their UK immigration and nationality matters\, with a particular focus on corporate immigration matters and sponsorship compliance matters. Clara works with household names in the entertainment\, telecommunications\, financial services and manufacturing sectors.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/web-3087-naturalisation-as-a-british-citizen/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250923T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250923T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T111811
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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-8/
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