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SUMMARY:ILPA Family and Personal Migration Working Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is a Working Group meeting for ILPA members. If you are not already an ILPA member\, but would like to attend this meeting\, please contact the ILPA Secretariat (info@ilpa.org.uk). \nDescription: \nILPA Working Groups are open to all ILPA members. Whether you are just getting started in your career\, or an expert in your field\, we welcome everyone at our Working Group meetings. \nFamily and Personal Migration Working Groups will be held on Zoom\, unless stated otherwise. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting remotely on Zoom. Please register for this meeting on this page. \nWe look forward to seeing you there. \nIf you haven’t done so already\, we strongly recommend that you sign up to the Working Group here\, to ensure you don’t miss out on any important information. \nAudience: \nILPA Members \nPlease note: \n\nMeeting attendees will be muted on entry\, so please raise your hand if you wish to speak and then unmute yourself when called upon by a Co-convenor.\n\n\nPlease ensure your Zoom name contains your name and organisation name when you join the meeting.\nILPA Working Group meetings are recorded. Please bear this in mind when making contributions\, and particularly if you are sharing anything confidential. The recording is for the purpose of the minutes and will not be shared with members. Minutes of Working Group meetings will ordinarily be uploaded to the members-only party of the ILPA website. Please note that the chat will also be recorded and the ILPA Secretariat may get in touch with you after the meeting in relation to contributions you make at the meeting.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/ilpa-family-and-personal-migration-working-group-meeting-15/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260211T130000
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SUMMARY:ILPA North West Working Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is a Working Group meeting for ILPA members. If you are not already an ILPA member\, but would like to attend this meeting\, please contact the ILPA Secretariat (info@ilpa.org.uk). \nDescription: \nILPA working groups are open to all ILPA members\, whether you’re just getting started in your career\, or an expert in your field\, we welcome everyone at our members’ meetings. \nNorth West Working Group meetings will be held on Zoom\, unless stated otherwise. Please register for the meeting on this page. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting remotely on Zoom. We look forward to seeing you there. \nIf you haven’t done so already\, we strongly recommend that members subscribe to the Working Group here\, to ensure you do not miss out on any important information. \nChairs: \nThe meeting will be chaired by Shara Pledger\, Pinsent Masons LLP\, Lucy Mair\, Garden Court North Chambers\, David Pountney\, Greater Manchester Immigration Aid Unit (GMIAU)\, and Emma Morgan\, Shoosmiths LLP. \nAudience: \nILPA Members based in the North West. \nPlease note: \n\nMeeting attendees will be muted on entry\, so please raise your hand if you wish to speak and then unmute yourself when called upon by a Co-convenor.\nPlease ensure your Zoom name contains your name and organisation name when you join the meeting.\nILPA Working Group meetings are recorded. Please bear this in mind when making contributions\, and particularly if you are sharing anything confidential. The recording is for the purpose of the minutes and will not be shared with members. Minutes of Working Group meetings will ordinarily be uploaded to the members-only party of the ILPA website. Please note that the chat will also be recorded and the ILPA Secretariat may get in touch with you after the meeting in relation to contributions you make at the meeting.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/ilpa-north-west-working-group-meeting-12/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260212T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260212T130000
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SUMMARY:Sole and Shared Parental Responsibility: rules and practice
DESCRIPTION:Book tickets here \nLevel: Intermediate \nDescription: The course will review the rules relating to sole and shared parental responsibility applicable to all areas of immigration law\, from children of British citizens to dependent of skilled workers\, students etc. The course will also review caselaw relating to the concept of sole responsibility\, and the practical application of the rules. We will also think of alternative options for families who cannot meet the strict Immigration Rules relating to sole responsibility. \nTopics: \n\nThe Rules relating to sole and shared parental responsibility\nCaselaw relating to the concept of sole responsibility\nExamine rule changes and implications in practice\nPreparing applications – practical tips and procedure\nAlternative options to move to the UK when the rules are not met\nCase studies\n\nThe aim of the course is to provide an overview of the theory and practice of the Immigration Rules relating to sole and shared parental responsibility\, highlight the difficulties with those rules\, and think of ways in which families who do not meet the rules can move to the UK. \nAudience: The session is aimed at those who are already practising in this area\, assisting with a broad range of immigration applications including children and dependants. \nTutors: Nath Gbikpi\, Leigh Day and Andrew Jones\, Wesley Gryk Solicitors LLP \nNath is a solicitor at Leigh Day Solicitors. Her practice covers a wide range of immigration\, asylum and nationality law\, with particular emphasis on human rights applications\, including complex applications outside of the rules; initial asylum and fresh claims; applications on the basis of domestic abuse and transnational marriage abandonment; and applications by children in care and care leavers. \nNath also writes regularly for Free Movement\, including case law updates\, briefings and training courses. Nath co-founded the ILPA Well-being Working Group in 2018 and was a co-convenor until June 2020. She has also served as a co-convenor of the ILPA Family and Personal Migration Working Group. \nNath delivers ILPA’s ‘Sole Responsibility and the Immigration Rules; and ‘The Phenomenon of Transnational Marriage Abandonment’ trainings. She has been a panellist at various ILPA’s conferences and seminars\, and co-organises ILPA’s annual Immigration and Family Law Conference. \nAndrew is a solicitor at Wesley Gryk Solicitors\, a specialist immigration and nationality practice consistently top-ranked in Legal 500\, Chambers UK and The Times Best Law Firms. His practice covers a wide range of immigration\, asylum and nationality matters\, with a particular specialism in family and private life applications.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/sole-and-shared-parental-responsibility-rules-and-practice/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260217T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260217T130000
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SUMMARY:Leave Outside the Immigration Rules
DESCRIPTION:Book tickets here \nLevel: Basic – Intermediate \nDescription: Practitioners will receive an in-depth look at how to approach applications for leave outside the rules\, including how to assess the applicant’s circumstances and available evidence\, as well as practical considerations for making applications. It will include an opportunity to participate in case studies\, either in groups or led by the tutors. \nThe topics covered will include: \n\nPreparing applications for leave outside the rules;\n\n\nSupporting evidence\, including instructing experts;\n\n\nFee waivers and application process.\n\nThe aim of this course is to develop an understanding of a best practice approach to applications for leave outside the rules. \nThe course will not cover: asylum\, humanitarian protection\, discretionary leave\, post-asylum\, fresh claims or family reunion. \nAudience: This course will be of particular interest to immigration law practitioners acting in personal immigration matters. \nTutors: Ashley Fleming\, Harper Macleod and Janey Armstrong\, Drummond Miller \nJaney 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 and has recently delivered seminars on the EU Settlement Scheme to immigration advisors\, local authorities and third sector organisations. Janey is recommended for Immigration by both Chambers & Partners and the Legal 500. \nAshley is a partner at Harper Macleod LLP and has over 15 years’ experience working in the field of immigration. Her caseload covers all aspects of immigration\, asylum and nationality law. \nAshley is a regular trainer for ILPA and has delivered courses on the nationality applications for children\, introductory courses on both immigration and asylum law to MPs’ Caseworkers and Assistants and the Introduction to Immigration Law course for practitioners.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/leave-outside-the-immigration-rules/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260219T153000
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SUMMARY:Appendix CRP
DESCRIPTION:Book tickets here  \nLevel: Beginner – Intermediate \nPriya and Kate will work through the following: \n– The validity requirements \n– Eligibility requirements \n– Relationship requirements \n– Maintenance and accommodation requirements \n– Arguing cases under Article 8 ECHR/with reference to the test of unjustifiably harsh consequences \n– Periods of a grant \n– Conditions of a grant \n– Seeking settlement under Appendix CRP \n– The applicable policy guidance \n– Case studies and practical examples \nCourse type: \nBeginner – those who want an overview \nUpdate – We will look at the new rules and policy \nIntermediate– We will look at difficult issues that arise and provide tips and examples \nAudience: This webinar is suitable for practitioners working in immigration law. It is suitable for individuals who are seeking more knowledge and experience and it will be a useful refresher and update course for those who are experienced in this field. \nTutors: Kate Nickson\, Consultant Solicitor and Priya Solanki\, One Pump Court Chambers \nPriya is a busy and experienced specialist in immigration\, asylum\, human rights and nationality law. She is based at One Pump Court Chambers in London. \nShe regularly provides in-house training\, seminars and webinars and her training sessions are very popular. \nShe is cited as a leading junior in Immigration (including business immigration) in Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners with the Directories stating\, “she has a sharp mind and demonstrates excellent client care”\, “she is tactically astute\, good under pressure and very persuasive in court” and “she is very knowledgeable in presenting appeals”. \nPriya has authored two immigration books. For more information on these please see here – https://www.lawbriefpublishing.com/product/migrantvictimsofdomesticviolence/ \nhttps://www.lawbriefpublishing.com/product/challengingshammarriageallegations/ \nKate is a freelance immigration consultant with over 11 years experience. \nShe has been a Law Society accredited Senior Immigration Caseworker since 2010 and has worked on notable cases including representing the first two appellants in the Libyan Country Guidance case; AT and Others (Article 15c; risk categories) Libya CG UKUT 00318 (IAC) and AS in the reported case of AS (Afghanistan) v Secretary of State for the Home Department EWCA Civ 1469\, which established that the Immigration Tribunal could depart from the findings of the Home Office Conclusive Grounds decision in human trafficking cases and make its own findings. \nKate has particular expertise in human rights applications based on Private and Family Life\, protection claims\, appeals and judicial reviews. She has built a significant practice assisting refugees in applications to bring over their parents and siblings\, inside and outside of the ADR rules. \nKate’s problem solving skills and ability to find novel legal points to argue\, make her a popular choice with clients in the Greater Manchester area and beyond. She is passionate about ensuring a successful result for all her clients and will go the extra mile to achieve this.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/appendix-crp/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260224T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260224T170000
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SUMMARY:ILPA Racial Justice and Equality Working Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:If you are not already an ILPA member\, but would like to attend this meeting\, please contact the ILPA Secretariat (info@ilpa.org.uk). \nILPA working groups are open to all ILPA members. Whether you’re just getting started in your career\, or an expert in your field\, we welcome everyone at our Working Group meetings. \nThis working group meeting will be held online. Please register for the meeting on this page. After registering\, you will receive a separate email containing information about joining the meeting remotely on Zoom. \nWe look forward to seeing you there. \nAudience: \nILPA Members. \nDescription: \nThe ILPA Racial Justice and Equality Working Group was established in October 2020. The group aims to improve access to the sector to counter the limited diversity among immigration practitioners particularly in senior roles\, to address the systemic racism prevalent in the sector within immigration systems and workplaces\, and to help foster a more welcoming environment for racialised practitioners. \nThe Working Group intends to work on fostering an inclusive culture where discussions on racism can take place and how these could be embedded within the workplace so that issues can be made explicit then addressed rather than remaining unacknowledged. \nThe ILPA Racial Justice and Equality working group is first and foremost a space for our Black and Ethnic Minority members\, as a collective space for thoughts\, frustrations and action. This is a non-judgemental space conducive to growth and learning and we expect all experiences and perspectives shared to be listened to and engaged with respectfully. \nPlease note: \n\nMeeting attendees will be muted on entry\, so please raise your hand if you wish to speak and then unmute yourself when called upon by a Co-convenor.\nPlease ensure your Zoom name contains your name and organisation name when you join the meeting.\nILPA Working Group meetings are recorded. Please bear this in mind when making contributions\, and particularly if you are sharing anything confidential. The recording is for the purpose of the minutes and will not be shared with members. Minutes of Working Group meetings will ordinarily be uploaded to the members-only party of the ILPA website. Please note that the chat will also be recorded and the ILPA Secretariat may get in touch with you after the meeting in relation to contributions you make at the meeting.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/ilpa-racial-justice-and-equality-working-group-meeting-10/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260225T140000
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SUMMARY:Challenging Civil Penalties
DESCRIPTION:Book tickets here \nWith a surge in the number of civil penalties being issued for illegal working\, as well as the maximum penalty now being £60\,000 per worker\, and with the planned extension of the right to work scheme to contractors and the GIG economy\, immigration practitioners might expect clients to encounter civil penalties more often. In response to the changing regulatory environment\, this course will seek to provide:\n· an overview of the law behind civil penalties\n· who the proposed right to work regime might cover\n· tips on engaging with the Home Office to potentially challenge civil penalties\n· the deadlines and timings to respond and challenge a civil penalty\n· what potential grounds there might be to challenge a civil penalty\n· a summary of the appeals process\n· litigation risks\npractical tips and case study examples \nTutors: Allan Briddock\, One Pump Court and Robert Houchill\, Kingsley Napley \nAllan Briddock is a barrister at One Pump Court and has been instructed on dozens of civil penalty cases in the past decade. He has vast practical experience which is invaluable in defending civil penalties and has trained several business immigration firms on how to challenge civil penalties. \nRobert Houchill has extensive experience of assisting individuals and organisations with their UK immigration and nationality matters. Robert’s experience covers all kinds of immigration and nationality applications\, but with a particular emphasis on corporate immigration matters\, and helping high net worth individuals. \nRobert often helps organisations with sponsor licence applications and advises on immigration compliance issues. He has also worked with organisations to challenge UKVI decisions following sponsor licence suspensions and revocations. \nPrior to joining Kingsley Napley in March 2019\, Robert worked for five years at law firms in London\, including Gherson and Bates Wells Braithwaite.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/challenging-civil-penalties/
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