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What is another way to refer to the Immigration Rules?
What is another way to refer to the Immigration Rules?
Where would you look to find the requirements for a German national who wants to work in the UK as a PR assistant?
Where would you look to find the requirements for a German national who wants to work in the UK as a PR assistant?
What level of English language is required for the Start-Up route?
What level of English language is required for the Start-Up route?
Which requirement is NOT necessary for a non-EEA national applying for entry clearance to study a degree in the UK?
Which requirement is NOT necessary for a non-EEA national applying for entry clearance to study a degree in the UK?
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What financial requirement must a non-EEA national meet if they are switching from a Tier 4 Student to a Skilled Worker?
What financial requirement must a non-EEA national meet if they are switching from a Tier 4 Student to a Skilled Worker?
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Which of the following routes can you switch into the Temporary Worker (Religious Worker) route from?
Which of the following routes can you switch into the Temporary Worker (Religious Worker) route from?
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What financial requirement must a Nigerian national aged 30 meet to come to the UK under the Ancestry rules because his grandmother was born in the UK?
What financial requirement must a Nigerian national aged 30 meet to come to the UK under the Ancestry rules because his grandmother was born in the UK?
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Where can you find the continuity of residence requirements for a non-EEA national who wants to demonstrate 10 years of lawful residency in the UK?
Where can you find the continuity of residence requirements for a non-EEA national who wants to demonstrate 10 years of lawful residency in the UK?
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A Jamaican national, aged 29, wants to apply to extend her leave under the partner rules. She does not have a degree and has not sat a language test. What English language requirements must she meet?
A Jamaican national, aged 29, wants to apply to extend her leave under the partner rules. She does not have a degree and has not sat a language test. What English language requirements must she meet?
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An EEA national who has been continuously residing and working in the U.K. for 5 years will be able to continue their residence in the U.K. after 31 December 2020 if they applied for and were granted:
An EEA national who has been continuously residing and working in the U.K. for 5 years will be able to continue their residence in the U.K. after 31 December 2020 if they applied for and were granted:
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A client's application for pre-settled status under Appendix EU has been refused because the Home Office considers they do not meet the eligibility requirements. What advice should you give them?
A client's application for pre-settled status under Appendix EU has been refused because the Home Office considers they do not meet the eligibility requirements. What advice should you give them?
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A non-EEA national has recently been granted indefinite leave to enter as a parent of a child in the U.K. How long must they wait before they can apply for naturalisation?
A non-EEA national has recently been granted indefinite leave to enter as a parent of a child in the U.K. How long must they wait before they can apply for naturalisation?
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Which of the following children (born in 2018) will not be able to register as a British citizen under the British Nationality Act 1981 in any circumstances?
Which of the following children (born in 2018) will not be able to register as a British citizen under the British Nationality Act 1981 in any circumstances?
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A non-EEA national left the U.K. one year ago after they were granted Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) to look after their father's business. They now want to return to live in the U.K. permanently. What advice should you give them?
A non-EEA national left the U.K. one year ago after they were granted Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) to look after their father's business. They now want to return to live in the U.K. permanently. What advice should you give them?
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Who of the following will need a TB test certificate in order to apply for entry clearance?
Who of the following will need a TB test certificate in order to apply for entry clearance?
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A client who has indefinite leave to remain wants to sponsor his son (a Pakistani national, aged 15) to join him in the U.K. His son has been living with his aunt and uncle in Karachi since his mother passed away. What is the best answer?
A client who has indefinite leave to remain wants to sponsor his son (a Pakistani national, aged 15) to join him in the U.K. His son has been living with his aunt and uncle in Karachi since his mother passed away. What is the best answer?
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Study Notes
Immigration Rules
- Immigration Rules are also known as HC 395.
- Skill-based route: German national working as a PR assistant needs to check Appendix Skilled Worker for entry clearance eligibility.
- Start-Up route: English language level of B2 is required for applicants.
- Study route: Non-EEA nationals seeking a degree need to meet points requirements for Study, excluding a valid Certificate of Sponsorship.
- Skilled Worker route: No financial requirements if a Tier 4 student applies then switches routes.
- Temporary Worker/Religious Worker: Switching to (Temporary Worker) Religious Worker possible from a given list, currently none.
- Ancestry route: Nigerian national with UK-born grandmother must be able to financially maintain themselves without public funds.
- Continuous Lawful Residence: Non-EEA nationals with 10 years continuous lawful residence in the UK need to meet the continuity requirements specified in Paragraph 276A.
Entry Clearance Extensions
- Partner leave extension: Applicant must submit application within 14 days with valid reason of delay if current leave expired on the same day as meeting.
- Financial requirements: Non-EEA UK partner requires £20,250 in cash savings for financial requirements.
- English language proficiency: A Jamaican national must pass an English language test at minimum level A2 of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) if seeking a partner visa extension without a degree.
- Settled Status: EEA national continuously residing and working in the UK for 5 years can continue residence after 31 December 2020 if they applied and were granted settled status.
- Pre-settled status refusal: Home Office refuses pre-settled status applications if applicants don't meet eligibility requirements. Appeal or administrative review are not options; they must reapply with sufficient evidence to meet the rules.
Indefinite Leave to Enter/Remain
- Indefinite Leave for Parents: Non-EEA national who receives indefinite leave to enter as a parent of a child in the UK can apply for naturalization in three years.
- Nationality Act 1981: Children born outside UK to British citizen parents are eligible for British citizenship.
- Leave to Remain lapse: Non-EEA national who left the UK one year ago after being granted indefinite leave to remain (ILR) may face difficulties returning, as their ILR may have expired, depending on their departure.
- Child sponsorship eligibility: Pakistani national son living with his aunt and uncle is eligible for sponsorship under the conditions of sole responsibility.
- Language and life requirements: Appendix FM-SE details language and life requirements for applicants seeking indefinite leave to remain. This is for the parent applying to stay indefinitely.
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This quiz covers key immigration rules under HC 395, including various routes such as the Skill-based, Start-Up, Study, Skilled Worker, Temporary Worker, and Ancestry routes. Understand the specific requirements for each category, including language proficiency and financial maintenance for applicants. Test your knowledge on this important topic of immigration policy.
