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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. 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-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240207T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240207T183000
DTSTAMP:20260507T092116
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SUMMARY:ILPA Family and Personal Migration Working Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is a working group meeting for ILPA members.\n\n\nThis is a Working Group meeting for ILPA members. If you are not already an ILPA member\, but would like to attend this meeting\, please contact the ILPA Secretariat (info@ilpa.org.uk). \nDescription: \nILPA Working Groups are open to all ILPA members. Whether you are just getting started in your career\, or an expert in your field\, we welcome everyone at our Working Group meetings. \nFamily and Personal Migration Working Groups will be held on Zoom\, unless stated otherwise. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting remotely on Zoom. \nWe look forward to seeing you there. \nIf you haven’t done so already\, we strongly recommend that you sign up to the Working Group here\, to ensure you don’t miss out on any important information. \nAudience: \nI LPA 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-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240208T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240208T183000
DTSTAMP:20260507T092116
CREATED:20240117T161223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T181115Z
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SUMMARY:ILPA Legal Aid Working Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is a working group meeting for ILPA members.\n\n\nDescription: \nILPA working groups are open to all ILPA members\, whether you’re just getting started in your career\, or an expert in your field\, we welcome everyone at our members’ meetings. \nThe ILPA Legal Aid working group works on policy\, practice and procedure in relation to legal aid and on matters relevant to legal aid practitioners and the way in which the Legal Aid Agency deals with them as well as its dealings with related bodies\, such as The Law Society which administers the Immigration and Asylum Accreditation Scheme. It is also a conduit for information of particular relevance to legal aid practitioners and for soliciting their views. \nThis working group meeting will take place online via Zoom. 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.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/ilpa-legal-aid-working-group-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240208T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240208T183000
DTSTAMP:20260507T092116
CREATED:20240118T101105Z
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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-7/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240213T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240213T163000
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SUMMARY:WEB 2113 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 \nRequirements for businesses seeking to obtain a licence to sponsor on this route\nEligibility criteria for migrant worker\nDocuments required in support of the application \nPractical considerations\nTips on making a successful application \nCase studies \nPeriods of grant and long term planning to remain in the UK\n\nA﻿udience: \nThe session is aimed at practitioners who have a basic knowledge of the category.  \n\n\nT utors: 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. \nSacha is a Partner at Birketts\, specialising in UK immigration and nationality law. Admitted to the roll of solicitors in September 2013 and with almost 10 years’ experience working with some of the world’s largest global businesses and their international employee mobility programmes\, Sacha specialises in supporting business with their employee visa applications\, immigration compliance and global mobility strategy. \nSacha provides practical\, commercial advice that is well integrated with other key considerations including tax\, social security and employment law. Sacha has a wealth of experience supporting businesses from start-ups to FTSE 100s across all sectors including financial and professional services\, engineering\, FMCG\, energy and technology. Sacha provides end-to-end immigration support for business with a deep personal commitment to providing a friendly and personable point of contact with the highest quality service and technical advice – recognising that moving people internationally is both critical for business and can be a challenging time for individuals and their families. Sacha is also able to support business through its key growth milestones – advising on the immigration implications of mergers and acquisitions\, restructuring and TUPE transfers and helping business navigate the latest geopolitical challenges including Brexit and Covid19.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/web-2113-expansion-worker-an-overview/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240214T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240214T183000
DTSTAMP:20260507T092116
CREATED:20240109T141125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240214T182923Z
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SUMMARY:ILPA Removals\, Detention and Offences Working Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is a working group meeting for ILPA members.\n\n\nThis is a Working Group meeting for ILPA members. If you are not already an ILPA member\, but would like to attend this meeting\, please contact the ILPA Secretariat (info@ilpa.org.uk). \nDescription: \nILPA Working Groups are open to all ILPA members. Whether you are just getting started in your career\, or an expert in your field\, we welcome everyone at our Working Group meetings. \nRemovals\, Detention and Offences Working Group meetings will be held on Zoom\, unless stated otherwise. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting remotely on Zoom. We look forward to seeing you there. \nAudience: \nILPA Members. \nPlease note: \nMeeting attendees will be muted on entry\, so please raise your hand if you wish to speak and then unmute yourself when called upon by a Co-convenor. \nPlease ensure your Zoom name contains your name and organisation name when you join the meeting. \nILPA Working Group meetings are recorded on Zoom . Please bear this in mind when making contributions\, and particularly if you are sharing anything confidential. The recording and transcript are taken and shared with relevant persons for the purpose of the minutes. Minutes of Working Group meetings will ordinarily be uploaded to the members-only part of the ILPA website. Please note that the chat will also be recorded and the ILPA Secretariat may get in touch with you after the meeting in relation to contributions you make at the meeting.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/ilpa-removals-detention-and-offences-working-group-meeting-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240215T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240215T180000
DTSTAMP:20260507T092116
CREATED:20240109T112935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T174125Z
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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). \nD escription: \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. \nA udience: \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/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240215T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240215T183000
DTSTAMP:20260507T092116
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T181207Z
UID:93553-1708016400-1708021800@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/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240220T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240220T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T145708Z
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SUMMARY:WEB 3008 Nationality Applications for Children (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Practitioners working with children will receive an in-depth look at the ways in which migrant children can register as British citizens.\n\n\nL evel: Beginner- Intermediate \nDescription: \nPractitioners and those working with children will receive an in-depth look at the various ways in which migrant children can register as British citizens. The seminar will look at the statutory requirements under the British National Act 1981\, the Home Office guidance on registration\, including the recent amendments to the guidance for discretionary applications under section 3(1) of the British Nationality Act 1981\, as well as practical considerations for making applications. It will include an opportunity to participate in case studies of applications under the different routes to registration\, either in groups or led by the tutors. \nThe topics covered will include: \n– Registration applications under sections 1(3)\, 1(4)\, 3(2)\, 3(5)\, 4F and 4G \n– Discretionary applications under section 3(1) \n– Parental consent and proof of paternity \n– Application process and supporting evidence \n*We will not be covering naturalisation or registration applications for adults \nAudience: Practitioners advising families about British nationality options for children or wanting to learn more about this area of law. \n\n\nTutors: Emma Cohen\, OTB Legal and Ashley Fleming\, Harper Macleod \nEmma is an associate solicitor at OTB Legal. Prior to joining OTB Legal she was an associate solicitor in the immigration department at Bindmans LLP where she had worked for over ten years. She covers all areas of immigration\, asylum and nationality law. She has particular interest and experience in complex immigration and nationality cases involving families and children including inter-country adoption and she regularly writes court reports on immigration issues in family cases. Emma qualified as a solicitor in 1995 at Bates\, Wells and Braithwaite. Although she has spent most of her 25 years post qualification experience working in immigration law in private practice Emma has also lectured at Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge. She is a volunteer adviser for Rainbow Migration. \nEmma is a regular trainer for ILPA and had delivered courses on Family Law for Immigration Practitioners\, Indefinite Leave to Remain: all you need to know\, Criminality in the Immigration Rules\, Professional conduct and ethics in immigration cases\, Home Office policy\, concessions & the exercise of discretion outside the rules\, and Discretion – What’s Left? Exploring the use of discretion in immigration and nationality law. \nAshley is a senior associate solicitor at Harper Macleod LLP and has over 15 years’ experience working in the field of immigration. Her caseload covers all aspects of immigration\, asylum and nationality law. \nAshley is a regular trainer for ILPA and has delivered courses on the EU Settlement Scheme\, introductory courses on both immigration and asylum law to MPs’ Caseworkers and Assistants and the Introduction to Immigration Law course for practitioners.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/web-3008-nationality-applications-for-children-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240222T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240222T123000
DTSTAMP:20260507T092116
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T121214Z
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SUMMARY:WEB 3006 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\nL evel: 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· 2024 changes to the business visitor and sponsored worker routes \nThis course will not cover GBM routes in detail.  \nAudience: \nThe 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. His first taste of work in his field was at the Home Office\, where his role included policy work on the return of Hong Kong to Chinese control in 1997. \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 is a Corporate Immigration Thought Leader in Who’s Who Legal for 2024. \nShara has worked in the area of UK immigration since 2010 and heads up the immigration team within Pinsent Masons UK. She handles sponsor licensing applications for employers as well as other complex Points Based System issues. Shara has comprehensive experience with applications for entrepreneurs/innovators and investors\, and with assisting highly skilled migrants seeking endorsements as ‘Global Talent’. \nShara is a co-convener of the ILPA North West working group. \nShara delivers ILPA’s ‘Introduction to Business Immigration Law’ and ‘Employing Migrant Workers: Tier 2\, sponsorship & alternatives’ training.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/web-3006-introduction-to-business-immigration/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240227T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240227T113000
DTSTAMP:20260507T092116
CREATED:20240125T122201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T112715Z
UID:94474-1709028000-1709033400@ilpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:WEB 3009 s4L Discretionary Registration for Adults (Bitesize)
DESCRIPTION:This bitesize webinar helps practitioners understand the ‘special circumstances’ under which applicants may use s4L to register as British.\n\n\n Level: Intermediate-Advanced \nDescription: \nIn 2022\, the British Nationality Act 1981 was amended by s4L\, which now allows for the discretionary registration of adults as British citizens\, in ‘special circumstances’. \nThis bitesize webinar helps practitioners advising on British citizenship to understand the ‘special circumstances’ under which applicants may be able to use the new s4L to register as British. \nThis course aims to share understanding and experience of the new s4L. \nThis webinar will cover s4L only and not other provisions to register or naturalise as a British citizen. \nAudience: Practitioners advising on British citizenship. \n\n\nTutors: Diana Baxter\, Partner at Wesley Gryk and Adrian Berry\, Barrister at Garden Court Chambers   \nDiana Baxter is a partner at Wesley Gryk Solicitors LLP\, a leading UK immigration firm. Diana regularly advises on complex citizenship matters. \nAdrian Berry is a leading barrister at Garden Court Chambers\, and expert in British nationality. He is co-author of the upcoming Fransman’s British Nationality Law (4th edition\, 2024). \nDiana and Adrian co-tutor ILPA’s ‘Nationality law is fun’ course.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/web-3009-s4l-discretionary-registration-for-adults-bitesize/
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