UK Immigration Rules (2025) Quiz

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A French national residing and working in the UK for two years wishes to remain. What immigration route should they pursue?

They are automatically entitled to permanent residency.

They should Apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain under the EU Settlement Scheme.

They must apply for a Skilled Worker Visa based on their work experience.

They can remain in the UK but need to apply for Limited Leave to Remain (pre-settled status) under the EU Settlement Scheme. (correct)

A child seeks to join a parent in the UK who holds limited leave as a partner. Which immigration rules govern this situation?

Appendix J: Settlement

Appendix FM: Family Migration (correct)

Appendix V: Visitors

Appendix K: Family Migration

A British citizen wants to sponsor their 70-year-old disabled Egyptian father to join them in the UK. What must the sponsor demonstrate?

That the father is unable to independently manage their daily tasks.

That even with their financial and practical assistance, the father would not receive adequate care in Egypt. (correct)

The father's ability to obtain necessary medical care in Egypt.

The father's financial independence.

A child born outside the UK in 2020 to a British citizen 'otherwise by descent' needs to be registered as a British citizen. Is this statement true or false?

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which visa category allows an individual to switch into the Student category?

None of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the financial requirement for a T5 (Temporary Worker) Religious Worker visa?

£1270 (A) Signup and view all the answers

An Indian national who holds a Skilled Worker visa in the UK wants to bring their 15-year-old daughter to join them. Which immigration route should they use?

Appendix Skilled Worker (C) Signup and view all the answers

A client is sponsoring a relative to come to the UK under the UK Ancestry rules and wants to provide financial assistance. How should the client advise their relative about funding?

The relative can rely on third-party funding as provided for in the rules. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements regarding advising a client who does not meet the requirements for extending their leave as a partner is correct?

You must refer them to a higher-level advisor and cannot provide any advice. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors is not considered by an Entry Clearance Officer when assessing the 'genuine visitor' requirement under the Standard Visitor rules?

Intention to engage in employment activities while in the UK. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Who is required to provide a TB test certificate when applying for entry clearance?

A person who has been residing in a country or region with a high prevalence of TB for an extended period. (C) Signup and view all the answers

When assessing the 'adequate maintenance' requirement under the Rules, what financial threshold must the applicant meet?

Family's income after deducting tax, national insurance, and housing costs must be at least equal to the level of income support. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What action should you advise a client to take if their Skilled Worker application for entry clearance is refused due to not meeting the eligibility requirements?

Apply for an extension of their current visa while addressing the reasons for refusal. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the likely outcome for a client who previously overstayed their visa and then voluntarily returned to their country, when they attempt to apply for a visitor visa?

The Entry Clearance Officer may consider the previous overstay when assessing the application. (D) Signup and view all the answers

On which ground can a person face removal from the UK, rather than deportation?

If they are a foreign national who overstayed their visa. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the Immigration Rules outlines the Suitability requirements that a French national must fulfill to work in the UK for the first time?

Part 9 of the Immigration Rules (A) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

UK Immigration Rules (2025) - Revised Answers

Child Joining Parent with Limited Leave: A child entering the UK to join a parent with limited leave as a partner must meet requirements outlined in Appendix FM of the Immigration Rules.
French National's Leave to Remain: A French national living and working in the UK for two years may remain but needs to apply for limited leave to remain under the EU Settlement Scheme.
British Nationality Act 1981 Effective Date: The British Nationality Act 1981 took effect on January 1, 1981.
Civil Partner Naturalization: A British citizen's civil partner granted indefinite leave to remain can apply to naturalize within three years.
British Citizenship Registration (2020 Born Children): Children born outside the UK to a British citizen (otherwise by descent) in 2020 are exempt from registering as British citizens under the British Nationality Act 1981.
Student Category Switching: A switch to the Student category is not possible from any of the listed categories
Temporary Worker (Religious Worker Visa) Financial Requirement: The financial requirement for a T5 (Temporary Worker) Religious Worker visa is £1270.
Skilled Worker Sponsoring Child: An Indian national Skilled Worker can sponsor their 15-year-old daughter to join them in the UK under Appendix Skilled Worker.
British Citizen Sponsoring Disabled Father: A British citizen can sponsor a disabled, 70-year-old Egyptian national father for assistance with daily tasks, but the father's ability to be cared for in Egypt must be established due to disability related needs.

Immigration Rules - Further Details

Relative Sponsorship Under UK Ancestry Rules: Applicants seeking to sponsor relatives via UK Ancestry rules may rely on third-party funding as stipulated in the Immigration Rules.
Start-Up Settlement Qualification: Individuals granted entry clearance under the Start-Up rules cannot qualify for settlement after meeting other requirements, as their entry clearance cannot fulfil settlement needs.
Partner Leave Extension Denial: A partner leave extension application may be denied if the applicant does not meet requirements, despite a valid entry. Level 1 advisors need to refer these issues to Level 2 or 3 advisors.
Genuine Visitor Standard: All aspects listed as 'All of the above' are accounted for by an Entry Clearance Officer when assessing the standard visitor requirements.
TB Test Exemption: South African nationals with long-term residency in New Zealand are exempt from needing a TB test certificate for entry clearance as a partner.
Adequate Maintenance for Entry Clearance: Sufficient maintenance is shown if the applicant demonstrates a minimum comparable income after paying expenses (tax, national insurance, and housing), equal to income support levels.
Skilled Worker Application Refusal: Individuals whose Skilled Worker applications are rejected should reapply with supporting documentation meeting eligibility guidelines.
Overstaying and subsequent Application: Applicants who overstayed leave in the UK and want to apply again will need to demonstrate that their current circumstances justify their request, taking into account prior circumstances when assessing the application, with particular attention on demonstrating that the current visit should not be restricted.
Removal vs. Deportation Grounds: Various grounds can lead to removal from the UK, rather than deportation.
UK Work Visa Suitability Requirements: A French national seeking to work in the UK for the first time must meet the suitability requirements outlined in Part 9 of the Immigration Rules.

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Test your knowledge on the revised UK Immigration Rules as of 2025. This quiz covers key topics like child immigration, EU Settlement Scheme, and British nationality provisions. Enhance your understanding of immigration processes and requirements.