BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ILPA - ECPv6.17.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:ILPA X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ilpa.org.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for ILPA REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230704T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230704T160000 DTSTAMP:20230704T144409Z CREATED:20230417T094607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230704T144409Z UID:72507-1688475600-1688486400@ilpa.org.uk SUMMARY:WEB 1246 The Global Business Mobility routes (Webinar) DESCRIPTION:The Global Business Mobility routes: What you need to know and don’t need to know\n\n\nLevel: Beginner – Intermediate \nDescription: \nPractitioners will gain practical knowledge of the Global Business Mobility routes. We will cover the most popular and useful routes comprehensively including Senior or Specialist Worker\, Graduate Trainee and UK Expansion Worker. An overview of the Service Supplier and Secondment Worker routes will also be provided. Participants will gain an understanding of what is required at each stage of sponsorship and permission application processes. \nThis session will not cover ongoing sponsor duties. We will not detail sectors covered by each eligible trade agreement under the Service Supplier route. \n \n\n\nTutors: Samar Shams\, Changes Immigration Ltd and Joanna Hunt\, Fieldfisher \nSamar Shams is managing partner at Changes Immigration LTD. Samar assists companies in setting up in the UK and with sponsoring skilled workers. Samar’s experience includes responsibility for immigration knowledge for an international firm in the City. Samar engages with policy makers and stakeholders on immigration issues. She regularly speaks and writes on immigration and future of work topics. \nJoanna Hunt is the Director and Head of Immigration at Fieldfisher. 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 also volunteers with the Project for the Registration of Children as British Citizens (PRCBC). She is also a member of the Law Society’s Immigration Committee. URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/web-1246-the-global-business-mobility-routes-webinar/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ilpa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/f200b8a1be7f40213160346f4441dbf8-sJd0FD.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230705T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230705T183000 DTSTAMP:20230705T171408Z CREATED:20230417T094611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230705T171408Z UID:72509-1688576400-1688581800@ilpa.org.uk SUMMARY:ILPA Economic Migration 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 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 marianne.schonle@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-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ilpa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/2bd5a9c164136487b30d5343d9df0582-njKwab.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230706T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230706T130000 DTSTAMP:20230706T115804Z CREATED:20230417T094616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230706T115804Z UID:72512-1688637600-1688648400@ilpa.org.uk SUMMARY:FREE 1265 Vicarious Trauma in the Legal Profession (FREE Members Workshop) 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 20 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. \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-1265-vicarious-trauma-in-the-legal-profession-free-members-workshop/ LOCATION:Brick Yard\, Ethical Properties\, 28 Charles Square\, Old Street\, London\, England\, N1 6HT\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ilpa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/99a2c3e3fbf3964ba8eba4307b229d9f-HxVpqU.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230706T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230706T190000 DTSTAMP:20230706T171209Z CREATED:20230417T094618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230706T171209Z UID:72513-1688664600-1688670000@ilpa.org.uk 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/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ilpa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/8ab9072af8be2accaa7404e9eb0064c2-swcoGS.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230712T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230712T183000 DTSTAMP:20230712T165807Z CREATED:20230417T094620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230712T165807Z UID:72515-1689181200-1689186600@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. \nChairs: \nThe meeting will be chaired by the Working Group Co-convenors: Katie Dilger (Wesley Gryk Solicitors)\, Nath Gbikpi (Leigh Day)\, Nicole Masri (Rights of Women)\, and Bryony Rest (David Gray Solicitors). \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-family-and-personal-migration-working-group-meeting-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ilpa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/5950215500d6303c5a27840acd7c3ad9-tuK6HW.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230713T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230713T133000 DTSTAMP:20230713T115856Z CREATED:20230417T094622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230713T115856Z UID:72516-1689249600-1689255000@ilpa.org.uk SUMMARY:WEB 1253 Part 9: grounds for refusal (Webinar) DESCRIPTION:Practitioners will receive an overview of Part 9 and how to approach applications that engage the grounds for refusal.\n\n\nLevel: Beginner – Intermediate \nDescription: \nPractitioners will receive an overview of Part 9 and how to approach applications that engage the grounds for refusal. It will include discussion of policy guidance\, practical tips and a case study. \nThis course will cover: \n• When Part 9 applies \n• Assessing an applicant’s immigration history and personal conduct \n• Discretionary and mandatory grounds for refusal \n• Refusal\, cancellation of leave\, and re-entry bans \nThe aim of this course is to provide practitioners with a better understanding of the application of Part 9 and how to advise clients of the impact it may have. \nThis course will not cover: Exclusion from asylum or humanitarian protection; deportation; detailed discussion of challenging a refusal or cancellation under Part 9. \nAudience: \nImmigration law practitioners who want to increase their knowledge of Part 9. It may also be a useful refresher for more experienced practitioners. \n\n\nTutor: Janey Armstrong is a partner at Drummond Miller LLP and leads the firm’s immigration team in Glasgow. She advises on all aspects of immigration\, nationality and asylum law and has over a decade of experience in the field. \nJaney regularly provides external training on immigration law to immigration advisors\, local authorities and third sector organisations. \nJaney is recommended for Immigration by Chambers & Partners and the Legal 500 . URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/web-1253-part-9-grounds-for-refusal-webinar/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ilpa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/7e017100078047eb0327094fea8f8a9a-lhwI6T.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230719T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230719T163000 DTSTAMP:20230719T151205Z CREATED:20230417T094624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230719T151205Z UID:72518-1689778800-1689784200@ilpa.org.uk SUMMARY:WEB 1255 Arguing Insurmountable Obstacles under Appendix FM (Webinar) DESCRIPTION:We’ll look at the test that applies to overstayers making applications as partners under Appendix FM EX.1(b) and EX.2\n\n\nLevel: Basic – Intermediate \nDescription: \nIn this webinar\, we will look at the harsh test that applies to foreign nationals who are here as overstayers and make applications as partners under Appendix FM EX.1(b) and EX.2 of the Immigration Rules. We will consider recent authorities and how these have clarified the test. There will be a detailed look at policy guidance\, practical tips and examples. This 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\nThe test of insurmountable obstacles under EX.1(b) and EX.2\nA detailed look at UKVI Policy Guidance and how this can best be used to assist applications under EX.1(b)\nThe current authorities\, how these have explained this test further\, with examples of the circumstances the courts and Tribunals have found unconvincing \nA discussion on useful evidence and arguments to advance in applications and appeals \nChallenges to clearly unfounded certificates\, under s.94 of the Nationality Immigration and Asylum Act 2002\, in EX1(b) decisions by way of judicial review proceedings\nCase Activity / Group Discussions\n\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\nTutor: Priya Solanki\, One Pump Court Chambers \nPriya 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 challenging family applications under the rules by way of appeal and judicial review. She 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”. URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/web-1255-arguing-insurmountable-obstacles-under-appendix-fm-webinar/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ilpa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/730acceb85082c889e7b0d25a6138881-4p3Exp.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR