The Home Office has made some changes to the guidance on the 10-year route to indefinite leave to remain (ILR) in immigration cases. The changes, which were published in December 2021, include:
- The removal of references to referring applications to the European Casework team. This is because the UK has left the European Union, and the European Casework team is no longer responsible for considering applications from EU citizens.
- The replacement of the reference to leaving the 'EU' with leaving the 'UK'. This is a technical change to reflect the fact that the UK is no longer part of the EU.
- The addition of a new section on the impact of Brexit on the 10-year route. This section explains how the changes to the Immigration Rules as a result of Brexit may affect applications for ILR under the 10-year route.
The changes to the guidance are relatively minor, but they are important for anyone who is considering applying for ILR under the 10-year route. If you are unsure about how the changes may affect your application, you should seek advice from an immigration lawyer.
Here are some additional details about the changes to the guidance:
- The reference to referring applications to the European Casework team was removed because the team is no longer responsible for considering applications from EU citizens. This is because the UK has left the European Union, and the rights of EU citizens to live and work in the UK have changed.
- The reference to leaving the 'EU' was replaced with leaving the 'UK' because the UK is no longer part of the EU. This is a technical change, but it is important to be aware of it if you are considering applying for ILR under the 10-year route.
- The new section on the impact of Brexit on the 10-year route explains how the changes to the Immigration Rules as a result of Brexit may affect applications for ILR under the 10-year route. This section is important because it provides information about the new requirements that you may need to meet in order to qualify for ILR.
If you have any questions about the changes to the guidance on the 10-year route to ILR, you should seek advice from an immigration lawyer.