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The Immigration Rules are some of the most important pieces of legislation that make up the UKs immigration law. They are updated on a regular basis and all changes can be found in the Immigration Rules: statement of changes.
The rules are divided into different documents. The index page will help you find the part you need.
You can view the archived copies of the consolidated Immigration Rules as they were on the date before each statement of changes came into effect.
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The rules are divided into different documents. The index page will help you find the part you need.
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This contains an explanation of whos covered by the Immigration Rules, dates of effect and definitions/interpretations of the terms used.
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General provisions regarding entry clearance, leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom (paragraphs 7 to 39E).
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Transitional provisions Part 2 and Appendix V: Immigration Rules for Visitors.
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Persons seeking to enter or remain in the United Kingdom for studies.
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Persons seeking to enter or remain in the United Kingdom in an "au pair" placement, as a working holidaymaker or for training or work experience (paragraphs 122 to 127).
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Persons seeking to enter or remain in the United Kingdom for employment (paragraphs 128A to 199B).
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Persons seeking to enter or remain in the United Kingdom as a businessman, self-employed person, investor, writer or composer or artist (paragraphs 200A to 237).
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Points-based system (paragraphs 245AAA to 245ZZE).
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Other Categories (paragraphs A246 to 276BVI).
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Family members (paragraphs A277 to 319Y).
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Grounds for the refusal
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Asylum (paragraphs 326A to 352H).
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Temporary protection
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Asylum
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Procedure and rights of appeal
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Deportation.
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Stateless persons
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Points needed for attributes for applicants in Tiers 1, 2, and 5 of the points-based system.