False representations: caseworker guidance
Immigration staff guidance on false representations, false documents, false information or failure to disclose a relevant fact where refusal is discretionary.
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UK Visas and Immigration guidance on how staff consider a refusal under paragraph 9.7.1. of Part 9 of the Immigration Rules on grounds of false representations, false documents, false information or failure to disclose a relevant fact where refusal is discretionary.
It also covers where there is deception by the applicant and the mandatory ground of refusal in paragraph 9.7.2. applies.
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Updates to this page
Last updated 12 December 2023 + show all updates
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Replaced guidance with an updated version.
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References to 'Appendix Adult Dependant Relative' added throughout, in line with Immigration Rules changes.
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Updated guidance replaces previous guidance on Part 9: grounds for refusal of the Immigration Rules and previous guidance on false representations.
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First published.