UK Immigration and Citizenship Quiz

The Secretary of State amends the Immigration Rules by publishing new Immigration Regulations.

An overstayer is a person who remains in the UK after their leave to remain has expired.

A person becomes an overstayer if their leave runs out before a decision is made on an application for an extension of stay.

If a person's leave expires before they receive a decision on an extension application, this is considered overstaying, even if they applied before the expiration.

The client should explain the situation to the Home Office and provide evidence of the passport application.

The Home Office may grant an extension if the client can provide evidence of the passport application.

An application for an extension of stay is deemed invalid if the applicant does not have a valid passport.

A person becomes an overstayer if their leave expires before a decision is made on an extension application, even if the Home Office returns the application as invalid.

An application can be submitted before the passport arrives, but the applicant must explain the delay and provide the passport to the Home Office as soon as possible.

The deadline for lodging an appeal with the First-tier Tribunal (IAC) is 14 calendar days after the Home Office refusal decision is received.

A British citizen sponsoring a partner must meet a financial requirement of £18,600.

If the British citizen sponsor receives disability living allowance, the financial requirement for sponsoring a partner is £22,400.

A minor criminal conviction six months ago may impact the application. Further investigation and advice on potential implications are needed.

An EEA national who holds permanent residence in the UK may be eligible for naturalisation. This decision is personal and should be carefully considered by the client with their advisor, as it has implications for their family members and their right to reside.

EEA nationals who work in the UK must find a new job within 6 months of their temporary contract ending to maintain their right to reside as a worker. This timeframe is important for maintaining residency, especially when in between contracts.

An EEA national's family member who is financially dependent on them, including a fit and healthy parent, may also be eligible for residence in the UK. However, this does not extend to all family members, such as a child living independently.

An EEA national qualified person can apply for a QP card to prove their status in the UK. This card acts as official documentation for their qualifications and allows them to work in the UK.

An EEA national who is a worker in the UK can apply for a residence card to establish their right to reside. This card is specific to worker status and is crucial for demonstrating their eligibility to stay.

A child born in the UK can apply for registration as a British citizen if they have resided in the UK for at least 3 years. This applies to children born in the UK to non-British parents, making them eligible for citizenship.

Removal applies to those with no leave to remain, while deportation is for those whose presence is deemed harmful to the public good.

An individual who remains in the UK after their leave to remain has expired.

A person who remains in the UK after their leave to remain has expired, even if they applied for an extension beforehand.

The application is considered invalid and cannot be processed without a valid passport.

The deadline to lodge an appeal with the First-tier Tribunal is 14 calendar days from receiving the refusal decision.

A British citizen sponsoring a partner must meet a financial requirement of £18,600. However, if the sponsoring citizen receives disability living allowance, this requirement rises to £22,400.

A minor conviction can impact the spousal visa application. Further investigation and thorough advice are necessary.

An EEA national who works in the UK for six months and then loses their job has a maximum of six months to find another job before losing their right to reside as a worker.

A person who is qualified in a specific profession and can apply for a document to evidence their status in the UK.

A child born in the UK can apply for British citizenship based on their residency at the age of 10.

The process of removing someone from the UK who does not have permission to be there.

The process of removing someone from the UK because their presence is considered harmful to the public good.

The procedure for applying for an Administrative Review is outlined in Part 1 of the Immigration Rules.

The First-tier Tribunal (IAC) is the court that deals with appeals against immigration decisions in the UK.

A person becomes an overstayer if their leave to remain in the UK expires before a decision is made on their application for an extension of stay, even if they applied before the expiration.

An application for an extension of stay can be deemed "invalid" if the applicant does not have a valid passport.

The Home Office will return an invalid application for an extension of stay to the applicant with a notice of invalidity.

If a person's leave to remain in the UK expires before a decision is made on an extension application, this is considered overstaying, even if the Home Office returns the application as invalid.

The UK's government website, gov.uk, contains "Operational Guidance" for immigration officials.

The "Operational Guidance" section of the UK's government website (gov.uk) includes guidance documents like "Modernised Guidance" and "Entry Clearance Guidance".

When a person's leave to remain is about to expire and they do not have a passport due to a pending application, they should apply for an extension before the leave expires and send the passport to the Home Office as soon as it arrives.