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Statement of changes to the Immigration Rules: HC 334, 26 November 2024 (accessible)

Updated 8 January 2025

Presented to Parliament pursuant to section 3(2) of the Immigration Act 1971

Ordered by the House of Commons to be printed 26 November 2024

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Statement of changes in Immigration Rules ^{[footnote 1]}

The Home Secretary has made the changes hereinafter stated in the rules laid down by them as to the practice to be followed in the administration of the Immigration Acts for regulating entry into and the stay of persons in the United Kingdom and contained in the statement laid before Parliament on 23 May 1994 (HC 395) as amended. The amending statements were laid before, or presented to, Parliament on 20 September 1994 (Cm 2663), 26 October 1995 (HC 797), 4 January 1996 (Cm 3073), 7 March 1996 (HC 274), 2 April 1996 (HC 329), 29 August 1996 (Cm 3365), 31 October 1996 (HC 31), 27 February 1997 (HC 338), 29 May 1997 (Cm 3669), 5 June 1997 (HC 26), 30 July 1997 (HC 161), 11 May 1998 (Cm 3953), 7 October 1998 (Cm 4065), 18 November 1999 (HC 22), 28 July 2000 (HC 704), 20 September 2000 (Cm 4851), 28 August 2001 (Cm 5253), 16 April 2002 (HC 735), 27 August 2002 (Cm 5597), 7 November 2002 (HC 1301), 26 November 2002 (HC 104), 8 January 2003 (HC 180), 10 February 2003 (HC 389), 31 March 2003 (HC 538), 30 May 2003 (Cm 5829), 24 August 2003 (Cm 5949), 12 November 2003 (HC 1224), 17 December 2003 (HC 95), 12 January 2004 (HC 176), 26 February 2004 (HC 370), 31 March 2004 (HC 464), 29 April 2004 (HC 523), 3 August 2004 (Cm 6297), 24 September 2004 (Cm 6339), 18 October 2004 (HC 1112), 20 December 2004 (HC 164), 11 January 2005 (HC 194), 7 February 2005 (HC 302), 22 February 2005 (HC 346), 24 March 2005 (HC 486), 15 June 2005 (HC 104), 12 July 2005 (HC 299), 24 October 2005 (HC 582), 9 November 2005 (HC 645), 21 November 2005 (HC 697), 19 December 2005 (HC 769), 23 January 2006 (HC 819), 1 March 2006 (HC 949), 30 March 2006 (HC 1016), 20 April 2006 (HC 1053), 19 July 2006 (HC 1337), 18 September 2006 (Cm 6918), 7 November 2006 (HC 1702), 11 December 2006 (HC 130), 19 March 2007 (HC 398), 3 April 2007 (Cm 7074), 4 April 2007 (Cm 7075), 7 November 2007 (HC 28), 13 November 2007 (HC 40), 19 November 2007 (HC 82), 6 February 2008 (HC 321), 17 March 2008 (HC 420), 9 June 2008 (HC 607), 10 July 2008 (HC 951), 15 July 2008 (HC 971), 4 November 2008 (HC 1113), 9 February 2009 (HC 227), 9 March 2009 (HC 314), 24 April 2009 (HC 413), 9 September 2009 (Cm 7701), 23 September 2009 (Cm 7711), 10 December 2009 (HC 120), 10 February 2010 (HC 367), 18 March 2010 (HC 439), 28 June 2010 (HC 59), 15 July 2010 (HC 96), 22 July 2010 (HC 382), 19 August 2010 (Cm 7929), 1 October 2010 (Cm 7944), 21 December 2010 (HC 698), 16 March 2011 (HC 863), 31 March 2011 (HC 908), 13 June 2011 (HC 1148), 19 July 2011 (HC 1436), 10 October 2011 (HC 1511), 7 November 2011 (HC 1622), 8 December 2011 (HC 1693), 20 December 2011 (HC 1719), 19 January 2012 (HC 1733), 15 March 2012 (HC 1888), 4 April 2012 (Cm 8337), 13 June 2012 (HC 194), 9 July 2012 (HC 514), 19 July 2012 (Cm 8423), 5 September 2012 (HC 565), 22 November 2012 (HC 760), 12 December 2012 (HC 820), 20 December 2012 (HC 847), 30 January 2013 (HC 943), 7 February 2013 (HC 967), 11 March 2013 (HC 1038), 14 March 2013 (HC 1039), 9 April 2013 (Cm 8599), 10 June 2013 (HC 244), 31 July 2013 (Cm 8690), 6 September 2013 (HC 628), 9 October 2013 (HC 686), 8 November 2013 (HC 803), 9 December 2013 (HC 887), 10 December 2013 (HC 901), 18 December 2013 (HC 938), 10 March 2014 (HC 1130), 13 March 2014 (HC 1138), 1 April 2014 (HC 1201), 10 June 2014 (HC 198), 10 July 2014 (HC 532), 16 October 2014 (HC 693), 26 February 2015 (HC 1025), 16 March 2015 (HC1116), 13 July 2015 (HC 297), 17 September 2015 (HC 437), 29 October 2015 (HC535), 11 March 2016 (HC 877), 3 November 2016 (HC 667), 16 March 2017 (HC 1078), 20 July 2017 (HC 290), 7 December 2017 (HC 309), 15 March 2018 (HC 895), 15 June 2018 (HC 1154), 20 July 2018 (Cm 9675), 11 October 2018 (HC 1534), 11 December 2018 (HC 1779), 20 December 2018 (HC 1849), 7 March 2019 (HC 1919), 1 April 2019 (HC 2099), 9 September 2019 (HC 2631), 24 October 2019 (HC 170), 30 January 2020 (HC 56), 12 March 2020 (HC 120), 14 May 2020 (CP 232), 10 September 2020 (HC 707), 22 October 2020 (HC 813), 10 December 2020 (HC 1043), 31 December 2020 (CP 361), 4 March 2021 (HC 1248), 10 September 2021 (HC 617), 11 October 2021 (CP 542), 1 November 2021 (HC 803), 14 December 2021 (HC 913), 24 January 2022 (HC 1019), 17 February 2022 (CP 632), 15 March 2022 (HC 1118), 29 March 2022 (HC 1220), 11 May 2022 (HC 17), 20 July 2022 (HC 511), 18 October 2022 (HC 719), 9 March 2023 (HC 1160), 17 July 2023 (HC 1496), 19 July 2023 (HC 1715), 7 September 2023 (HC 1780), 7 December 2023 (HC 246), 15 February 2024 (HC 556), 14 March 2024 (HC 590) and 10 September 2024 (HC 217).

Implementation

The following paragraphs shall take effect at 15:00 GMT on 26 November 2024:

• APP VN1 to APP VN4

• APP ETANL1

The following paragraphs shall take effect on 18 December 2024:

• INTRO1

• APP AR1

• APP HMAF1

• APP AFI1 to APP AFI5

• APP V1

• APP ST1 to APP ST8

• APP STS1 to APP STS4

• APP CS1 to APP CS6

• APP PC1 to APP PC5

• APP GR1 to APP GR11

• APP SW1 to APP SW15

• APP GBM1 to APP GBM41

• APP MOR1 to APP MOR14

• APP ROB1 to APP ROB16

• APP UKA1 to APP UKA13

• APP GT1 to APP GT14

• APP HPI1 to APP HPI11

• APP SCU1 to APP SCU11

• APP INNF1 to APP INNF15

• APP ISP1 to APP ISP14

• APP ODW1 to APP ODW4

• APP DW1 to APP DW11

• APP DWMS1 to APP DWMS4

• APP TWSW1 to APP TWSW4

• APP YMS1 to APP YMS4

• APP CRV1 to APP CRV11

• APP RW1 to APP RW11

• APP CW1 to APP CW11

• APP IA1 to APP IA11

• APP GAE1 to APP GAE10

• APP HK1 to APP HK21

• APP UKR 2 to APP UKR8

• APP UKR10 to APP UKR27

• APP ARAP1 to APP ARAP6

• APP VTS1 to APP VTS6

• APP FRP1 and APP FRP2

• APP ADR1 to APP ADR7

• APP LR1 and APP LR2

• APP VDA1 to APP VDA3

• APP BP1 and APP BP2

• APP AD1 to APP AD53

• APP PL1 to APP PL6

• APP SF1 to APP SF3

• APP AF(GHK)1 to APP AF(GHK)4

• APP RR1 and APP RR2

• APP S1 to APP S5

The following paragraphs shall take effect on 13 February 2025:

• APP UKR9

The following paragraphs shall take effect at 09:00 GMT on 4 February 2025. In relation to those changes, if an application for entry clearance, for an Electronic Travel Authorisation, for permission to enter or for permission to stay, or an application for administrative review has been made before 09:00 GMT on 4 February 2025, such applications will be decided in accordance with the Immigration Rules in force on 3 February 2025:

• APP UKR1

• APP UKR28

The following paragraphs shall take effect at 09:00 GMT on 4 February 2025:

• 1.1

• APP UKR29

Review

Before the end of each review period, the Secretary of State undertakes to review all of the relevant Immigration Rules including any Relevant Rule amended or added by these changes. The Secretary of State will set out the conclusions of the review in a report and publish the report.

The report must in particular:

(a) consider each of the Relevant Rules and whether or not each Relevant Rule achieves its objectives and is still appropriate; and

(b) assess whether those objectives remain appropriate and, if so, the extent to which they could be achieved with a system that imposes less regulation.

“Review period” means:

(a) the period of five years beginning on 6 April 2017; and

(b) subject to the paragraph below, each successive period of five years.

If a report under this provision is published before the last day of the review period to which it relates, the following review period is to begin with the day on which that report is published.

“Relevant Rule” means an Immigration Rule which:

imposes requirements, restrictions or conditions, or sets standards, in relation to any activity carried on by a business or voluntary or community body; or

relates to the securing of compliance with, or the enforcement of, requirements, restrictions, conditions or standards which relate to any activity carried on by a business or voluntary or community body.

Changes to Introduction

APP INTRO1.

In paragraph 6.2(b), for the definition of “Ukraine Scheme”, substitute:

““(Appendix) Ukraine Scheme permission” means permission granted under Appendix Ukraine Scheme, including closed routes previously provided under that Appendix”.

Changes to Part 1

1.1.

After paragraph 39E(5), insert:

“(6) the applicant has applied for permission to stay on the Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme and the application was made:

(a) within 90 days of the applicant’s permission expiring; and

(b) the application was submitted between 4 February 2025 and 4 August 2025”.

Changes to Appendix Administrative Review

APP AR1.

In AR 4.5, for “and notifies”, substitute “or notifies”.

Changes to Appendix HM Armed Forces

APP HMAF1.

For AF 22.3(b), substitute:

“(b) the applicant must have provided biometrics when required;

and”.

Changes to Appendix International Armed Forces and International Civilian Employees

APP AFI1.

For AFI 1.2(b), substitute:

“(b) the applicant must have provided biometrics when required; and”.

APP AFI2.

For the heading prior to AFI 7.1, substitute:

“Decision on an application as a member of International Armed Forces or an International Civilian Employee”.

APP AFI3.

For AFI 12.2(b), substitute:

“(b) the applicant must have provided biometrics when required; and”.

APP AFI4.

For the heading prior to AFI 19.1, substitute:

“Decision on an application as a partner or child of a member of International Armed Forces or an International Civilian Employee”.

APP AFI5.

In the heading prior to AFI 21.2, for “a grant”, substitute “grant”.

Changes to Appendix V: Visitor

APP V1.

For V 2.3(b), substitute:

“(b) the applicant must have provided biometrics when required; and”.

Changes to Appendix Visitor: Visa national list

APP VN1.

In VN 1.1.(a), after “People’s Republic of China*” insert “Colombia”.

APP VN2.

In VN 2.2(m), for “.”, substitute “; or”.

APP VN3.

After VN 2.2(o), insert:

“(p) nationals or citizens of Colombia, who hold a confirmed booking to the UK made before 15:00 GMT on 26 November 2024 where arrival in the UK is no later than 15:00 GMT on 24 December 2024”.

APP VN4.

Delete VN 2.2.(o).

Changes to Appendix ETA National List

APP ETANL1.

In ETANL 1.1(c), delete “Colombia”.

Changes to Appendix Student

APP ST1.

For ST 1.1, substitute:

“ST 1.1. A person applying for entry clearance or permission to stay as a Student must apply on the specified form on the gov.uk website as follows:

(a) for applicants outside the UK applying for entry clearance, form “Student visa”; or

(b) for applicants in the UK applying for permission to stay, form “Student”.

APP ST2.

For ST 1.2(b), substitute:

“(b) the applicant must have provided biometrics when required; and”.

APP ST3.

For ST 1.4, substitute:

“ST 1.4. If applying for permission to stay, the applicant must be in the UK on the date of application.

ST 1.4A. If applying for permission to stay, the applicant must not have, or have last been granted, permission:

(a) as a Visitor; or

(b) as a Short-term Student; or

(c) as a Parent of a Child Student; or

(d) as a Seasonal Worker; or

(e) as a Domestic Worker in a Private Household; or

(f) outside the Immigration Rules”.

APP ST4.

For ST 6.1, substitute:

“ST 6.1. The applicant must be awarded all 70 points from the table below”.

APP ST5.

For ST 28.2(b), substitute:

“(b) the applicant must have provided biometrics when required; and”.

APP ST6.

For ST 28.4, substitute:

“ST 28.4. If applying for permission to stay, the applicant must be in the UK on the date of application.

ST 28.4A. If applying for permission to stay, the applicant must not have, or have last been granted, permission:

(a) as a Visitor; or

(b) as a Short-term Student; or

(c) as a Parent of a Child Student; or

(d) as a Seasonal Worker; or

(e) as a Domestic Worker in a Private Household; or

(f) outside the Immigration Rules”.

APP ST7.

For ST 32.2, substitute:

“ST 32.2. The requirements of Appendix Relationship with Partner must be met”.

APP ST8.

After ST 37.5, for the heading “Decision on application for a dependent partner or dependent child of a Student” substitute:

“Decision on an application as a dependent partner or dependent child of a Student”.

Changes to Appendix Short-term Student (English language)

APP STS1.

For STS 1.2(b), substitute:

“(b) the applicant must have provided biometrics when required; and”.

APP STS2.

In the heading prior to STS 8.1, after “on” insert “an”.

APP STS3.

In the heading prior to STS 9.1, delete “and conditions”.

APP STS4.

Prior to STS 9.2, insert new heading “Conditions of grant for a Short-term Student”.

Changes to Appendix Child Student

APP CS1.

For CS 1.1, substitute:

“CS 1.1. A person applying for entry clearance or permission to stay as a Child Student must apply on the specified form on gov.uk as follows:

(a) for applicants outside the UK applying for entry clearance, form “Child Student visa”; or

(b) for applicants in the UK applying for permission to stay, form “Child Student”.

APP CS2.

For CS 1.2(b), substitute:

“(b) the applicant must have provided biometrics when required; and”.

APP CS3.

For CS 1.5, substitute:

“CS 1.5. If applying for permission to stay, the applicant must be in the UK on the date of application.

CS 1.5A. If applying for permission to stay, the applicant must not have, or have last been granted, permission:

(a) as a Visitor; or

(b) as a Short-term Student; or

(c) outside the Immigration Rules”.

APP CS4.

For CS 6.1, substitute:

“CS 6.1. The applicant must be awarded all 70 points in the table below”.

APP CS5. In the table before CS 7.1, delete “(must meet all)”.

APP CS6.

In the heading prior to CS 14.1, for “for” substitute: “on an application as”.

Changes to Appendix Parent of a Child Student

APP PC1.

For PC 1.2(b), substitute:

“(b) the applicant must have provided biometrics when required; and”.

APP PC2.

For PC 1.4, substitute:

“PC 1.4. If applying for permission to stay, the applicant must be in the UK on the date of application.

PC 1.4A. If applying for permission to stay, the applicant must not have, or have last been granted, permission:

(a) as a Visitor; or

(b) as a Short-term Student; or

(c) outside the Immigration Rules”.

APP PC3.

In the heading prior to PC 8.1, for “application for” substitute: “an application as a”.

APP PC4.

In the heading prior to PC 9.1, delete “and conditions”.

APP PC5.

Prior to PC 9.2, insert new heading “Conditions of grant for Parent of a Child Student”.

Changes to Appendix Graduate

APP GR1.

For GR 1.2(b), substitute:

“(b) the applicant must have provided biometrics when required; and”.

APP GR2. For GR 3.1, substitute:

“GR 3.1. The applicant must be awarded all 70 points in the table below”.

APP GR3.

In the heading prior to GR 7.1, after “on” insert: “an”.

APP GR4.

In the heading prior to GR 8.1, delete “and conditions”.

APP GR5.

Prior to GR 8.2, insert new heading “Conditions of grant for a Graduate”.

APP GR6.

For GR 9.2(b), substitute:

“(b) the applicant must have provided biometrics when required; and”.

APP GR7.

For GR 9.4, substitute:

“GR 9.4. The applicant must be in the UK on the date of application. GR 9.4A. The applicant must meet one of the following requirements:

(a) they must have, or have last been granted, permission as a dependent partner of a Student and that Student is applying for, or has now been granted, permission to stay in the Graduate route; or

(b) they must have, or have last been granted, permission as a dependent child of either a Student or dependent partner of the Student and that Student is applying for, or has now been granted, permission to stay in the Graduate route; or

(c) they must be a child born in the UK during the last grant of Student permission of a Student and that Student is applying for, or has now been granted, permission to stay in the Graduate route”.

APP GR8.

For GR 11.1, substitute:

“GR 11.1. The requirements of Appendix Relationship with Partner must be met”.

APP GR9.

For the heading prior to GR 15.1, substitute: “Decision on an application as a dependent partner or dependent child of a Graduate”.

APP GR10.

In the heading prior to GR 16.1, delete “and conditions”.

APP GR11.

Prior to GR 16.3, insert new heading “Conditions of grant for a dependent partner or dependent child of a Graduate”.

Changes to Appendix Skilled Worker

APP SW1.

For SW 1.2(b), substitute:

“(b) the applicant must have provided biometrics when required; and”.

APP SW2.

For SW 1.5, substitute:

“SW 1.5. If applying for permission to stay, the applicant must be in the UK on the date of application.

SW 1.5ZA. If applying for permission to stay, the applicant must not have, or have last been granted, permission:

(a) as a Visitor; or

(b) as a Short-term student; or

(c) as a Parent of a Child Student; or

(d) as a Seasonal Worker; or

(e) as a Domestic Worker in a Private Household; or

(f) outside the Immigration Rules”.

APP SW3.

In SW 4.1, for “The applicant must be awarded 50 mandatory points from the table below.”, substitute “The applicant must be awarded all 50 points in the table below”.

APP SW4.

In the table before SW 4.2, delete “(intermediate)”.

APP SW5.

In SW 7.1, delete “(intermediate)”.

APP SW6.

In the heading prior to SW 18.1, delete “and conditions”.

APP SW7.

Prior to SW 18.2, insert new heading “Conditions of grant for a Skilled Worker”.

APP SW8.

For SW 19.2(b), substitute:

“(b) the applicant must have provided biometrics when required; and”.

APP SW9.

For SW 26.2(b), substitute:

“(b) the applicant must have provided biometrics when required; and”.

APP SW10.

For SW 26.4, substitute:

“SW 26.4. If applying for permission to stay, the applicant must be in the UK on the date of application.

SW 26.4ZA. If applying for permission to stay, the applicant must not have, or have last been granted, permission:

(a) as a Visitor; or

(b) as a Short-term Student; or

(c) as a Parent of a Child Student; or

(d) as a Seasonal Worker; or

(e) as a Domestic Worker in a Private Household; or

(f) outside the Immigration Rules”.

APP SW11.

For SW 29.2, substitute:

“SW 29.2. The requirements of Appendix Relationship with Partner must be met”.

APP SW12.

In the heading prior to SW 36.1, delete “and conditions”.

APP SW13.

Prior to SW 36.3, insert new heading “Conditions of grant for a dependent partner or dependent child of a Skilled Worker”.

APP SW14.

For SW 37.2(b), substitute:

“(b) the applicant must have provided biometrics when required; and”.

APP SW15.

For SW 39.3, substitute:

“SW 39.3. If applying as a partner, the requirements of Appendix Relationship with Partner must be met”.

Changes to Appendix Global Business Mobility

APP GBM1.

For SNR 1.2(b), substitute:

“(b) the applicant must have provided biometrics when required;

and”.

APP GBM2.

For SNR 1.5, substitute:

“SNR 1.5. If applying for permission to stay, the applicant must be in the UK on the date of application.

SNR 1.5ZA. If applying for permission to stay, the applicant must not have, or have last been granted, permission:

(a) as a Visitor; or

(b) as a Short-term Student; or

(c) as a Parent of a Child Student; or

(d) as a Seasonal Worker; or

(e) as a Domestic Worker in a Private Household; or

(f) outside the Immigration Rules”.

APP GBM3.

For SNR 4.1, substitute:

“SNR 4.1. The applicant must be awarded all 60 points in the table below:”.

APP GBM4.

In the heading prior to SNR 12.1, for “for” substitute “on an application as”.

APP GBM5.

For SNR 14.2(b), substitute:

“(b) the applicant must have provided biometrics when required;

and”.

APP GBM6.

For SNR 14.4, substitute:

“SNR 14.4. If applying for permission to stay, the applicant must be in the UK on the date of application.

SNR 14.4ZA. If applying for permission to stay, the applicant must not have, or have last been granted, permission:

(a) as a Visitor; or

(b) as a Short-term Student; or

(c) as a Parent of a Child Student; or

(d) as a Seasonal Worker; or

(e) as a Domestic Worker in a Private Household; or

(f) outside the Immigration Rules”.

APP GBM7.

For SNR 17.2, substitute:

“SNR 17.2. The requirements of Appendix Relationship with Partner must be met”.

APP GBM8.

In the heading prior to SNR 22.1, for “for” substitute “on an application as”.

APP GBM9.

For GTR 1.2(b), substitute:

“(b) the applicant must have provided biometrics when required; and”.

APP GBM10.

For GTR 1.5, substitute:

“GTR 1.5. If applying for permission to stay, the applicant must be in the UK on the date of application.

GTR 1.5ZA. If applying for permission to stay, the applicant must not have, or have last been granted, permission:

(a) as a Visitor; or

(b) as a Short-term Student; or

(c) as a Parent of a Child Student; or

(d) as a Seasonal Worker; or

(e) as a Domestic Worker in a Private Household; or

(f) outside the Immigration Rules”.

APP GBM11.

For GTR 4.1, substitute:

“GTR 4.1. The applicant must be awarded all 60 points in the table below:”.

APP GBM12.

In the heading prior to GTR 12.1, for “for” substitute “on an application as”.

APP GBM13.

For GTR 14.2(b), substitute:

“(b) the applicant must have provided biometrics when required;

and”.

APP GBM14.

For GTR 14.4, substitute:

“GTR 14.4. If applying for permission to stay, the applicant must be in the UK on the date of application.

GTR 14.4ZA. If applying for permission to stay, the applicant must not have, or have last been granted, permission:

(a) as a Visitor; or

(b) as a Short-term Student; or

(c) as a Parent of a Child Student; or

(d) as a Seasonal Worker; or

(e) as a Domestic Worker in a Private Household; or

(f) outside the Immigration Rules”.

APP GBM15.

For GTR 17.2, substitute:

“GTR 17.2. The requirements of Appendix Relationship with Partner must be met”.

APP GBM16.

In GTR 21.2(a), for “GTR 23.3”, substitute “GTR 21.3”.

APP GBM17.

In the heading prior to GTR 22.1, for “for” substitute “on an application as”.

APP GBM18.

For UKX 1.2(b), substitute:

“(b) the applicant must have provided biometrics when required;

and”.

APP GBM19.

For UKX 1.5, substitute:

“UKX 1.5. If applying for permission to stay, the applicant must be in the UK on the date of application.

UKX 1.5ZA. If applying for permission to stay, the applicant must not have, or have last been granted, permission:

(a) as a Visitor; or

(b) as a Short-term Student; or

(c) as a Parent of a Child Student; or

(d) as a Seasonal Worker; or

(e) as a Domestic Worker in a Private Household; or

(f) outside the Immigration Rules”.

APP GBM20.

For UKX 4.1, substitute:

“UKX 4.1. The applicant must be awarded all 60 points in the table below:”.

APP GBM21.

In the heading prior to UKX 12.1, for “for” substitute “on an application as”.

APP GBM22.

For UKX 14.2(b), substitute:

“(b) the applicant must have provided biometrics when required; and”.

APP GBM23.

For UKX 14.4, substitute:

“UKX 14.4. If applying for permission to stay, the applicant must be in the UK on the date of application.

UKX 14.4ZA. If applying for permission to stay, the applicant must not have, or have last been granted, permission:

(a) as a Visitor; or

(b) as a Short-term Student; or

(c) as a Parent of a Child Student; or

(d) as a Seasonal Worker; or

(e) as a Domestic Worker in a Private Household; or

(f) outside the Immigration Rules”.

APP GBM24.

For UKX 17.2, substitute:

“UKX 17.2. The requirements of Appendix Relationship with Partner must be met”.

APP GBM25.

In the heading prior to UKX 22.1, for “for” substitute “on an application as”.

APP GBM26.

For SSU 1.2(b), substitute:

“(b) the applicant must have provided biometrics when required; and”.

APP GBM27.

For SSU 1.5, substitute:

“SSU 1.5. If applying for permission to stay, the applicant must be in the UK on the date of application.

SSU 1.5ZA. If applying for permission to stay, the applicant must not have, or have last been granted, permission:

(a) as a Visitor; or

(b) as a Short-term Student; or

(c) as a Parent of a Child Student; or

(d) as a Seasonal Worker; or

(e) as a Domestic Worker in a Private Household; or

(f) outside the Immigration Rules”.

APP GBM28.

For SSU 4.1, substitute:

“SSU 4.1. The applicant must be awarded all 40 points in the table below:”.

APP GBM29.

In the heading prior to SSU 12.1, for “for” substitute “on an application as”.

APP GBM30. For SSU 14.2(b), substitute:

“(b) the applicant must have provided biometrics when required;

and”.

APP GBM31.

For SSU 14.4, substitute:

“SSU 14.4. If applying for permission to stay, the applicant must be in the UK on the date of application.

SSU 14.4ZA. If applying for permission to stay, the applicant must not have, or have last been granted, permission:

(a) as a Visitor; or

(b) as a Short-term Student; or

(c) as a Parent of a Child Student; or

(d) as a Seasonal Worker; or

(e) as a Domestic Worker in a Private Household; or

(f) outside the Immigration Rules”.

APP GBM32.

For SSU 17.2, substitute:

“SSU 17.2. The requirements of Appendix Relationship with Partner must be met”.

APP GBM33.

In the heading prior to SSU 22.1, for “for” substitute “on an application as”.

APP GBM34.

For SEC 1.2(b), substitute:

“(b) the applicant must have provided biometrics when required; and”.

APP GBM35.

For SEC 1.5, substitute:

“SEC 1.5. If applying for permission to stay, the applicant must be in the UK on the date of application.

SEC 1.5ZA. If applying for permission to stay, the applicant must not have, or have last been granted, permission:

(a) as a Visitor; or

(b) as a Short-term Student; or

(c) as a Parent of a Child Student; or

(d) as a Seasonal Worker; or

(e) as a Domestic Worker in a Private Household; or

(f) outside the Immigration Rules”.

APP GBM36.

For SEC 4.1, substitute:

“SEC 4.1. The applicant must be awarded all 40 points in the table below:”.

APP GBM37.

In the heading prior to SEC 10.1, for “for” substitute “on an application as”.

APP GBM38.

For SEC 12.2(b), substitute:

“(b) the applicant must have provided biometrics when required; and”.

APP GBM39.

For SEC 12.4, substitute:

“SEC 12.4. If applying for permission to stay, the applicant must be in the UK on the date of application.

SEC 12.4ZA. If applying for permission to stay, the applicant must not have, or have last been granted, permission:

(a) as a Visitor; or

(b) as a Short-term Student; or

(c) as a Parent of a Child Student; or

(d) as a Seasonal Worker; or

(e) as a Domestic Worker in a Private Household; or

(f) outside the Immigration Rules”.

APP GBM40.

For SEC 15.2, substitute:

“SEC 15.2. The requirements of Appendix Relationship with Partner must be met”.

APP GBM41.

In the heading prior to SEC 20.1, for “for” substitute “on an application as”.

Changes to Appendix T2 Minister of Religion

APP MOR1.

For MOR 1.2(b), substitute:

“(b) the applicant must have provided biometrics when required; and”.

APP MOR2.

For MOR 1.5, substitute:

“MOR 1.5. If applying for permission to stay, the applicant must be in the UK on the date of application.

MOR 1.5ZA. If applying for permission to stay, the applicant must not have, or have last been granted, permission:

(a) as a Visitor; or

(b) as a Short-term Student; or

(c) as a Parent of a Child Student; or

(d) as a Seasonal Worker; or

(e) as a Domestic Worker in a Private Household; or

(f) outside the Immigration Rules”.

APP MOR3.

For MOR 4.1, substitute:

“MOR 4.1. The applicant must be awarded all 70 points in the table below:”.

APP MOR4.

In the table before MOR 5.1, delete “(intermediate)”.

APP MOR5.

For the heading prior to MOR 10.1, substitute:

“Period of grant for a T2 Minister of Religion”.

APP MOR6.

Prior to MOR 10.3, insert new heading “Conditions of grant for a T2 Minister of Religion”.

APP MOR7.

For MOR 11.2(b), substitute:

“(b) the applicant must have provided biometrics when required; and”.

APP MOR8.

For MOR 18.2(b), substitute:

“(b) the applicant must have provided biometrics when required; and”.

APP MOR9.

For MOR 18.4, substitute:

“MOR 18.4. If applying for permission to stay, the applicant must be in the UK on the date of application.

MOR 18.4ZA. If applying for permission to stay, the applicant must not have, or have last been granted, permission:

(a) as a Visitor; or

(b) as a Short-term Student; or

(c) as a Parent of a Child Student; or

(d) as a Seasonal Worker; or

(e) as a Domestic Worker in a Private Household; or

(f) outside the Immigration Rules”.

APP MOR10.

For MOR 21.2, substitute:

“MOR 21.2. The requirements of Appendix Relationship with Partner must be met”.

APP MOR11.

In the heading prior to MOR 27.1, delete “and conditions”.

APP MOR12.

Prior to MOR 27.3, insert new heading “Conditions of grant for a partner or child of a T2 Minister of Religion”.

APP MOR13.

For MOR 28.2(b), substitute:

“(b) the applicant must have provided biometrics when required;

and”.

APP MOR14.

For MOR 30.2, substitute:

“MOR 30.2. If applying as a partner, the requirements of Appendix Relationship with Partner must be met”.

Changes to Appendix Representative of an Overseas Business

APP ROB1.

For ROB 1.2(b), substitute:

“(b) the applicant must have provided biometrics when required; and”.

APP ROB2.

For ROB 1.5, substitute:

“ROB 1.5. If applying for permission to stay, the applicant must be in the UK on the date of application.

ROB 1.5ZA. If applying for permission to stay, the applicant must not have, or have last been granted, permission:

(a) as a Visitor; or

(b) as a Short-term Student; or

(c) as a Parent of a Child Student; or

(d) as a Seasonal Worker; or

(e) as a Domestic Worker in a Private Household; or

(f) outside the Immigration Rules”.

APP ROB3.

In the heading prior to ROB 10.1, after “on” insert: “an”.

APP ROB4.

For the heading prior to ROB 11.1, substitute:

“Period of grant for a Representative of an Overseas Business”.

APP ROB5.

Prior to ROB 11.3, insert new heading “Conditions of grant for a Representative of an Overseas Business”.

APP ROB6.

After ROB 11.3, for the heading “Settlement as a Representative of an Overseas Business Route”, substitute:

“Settlement as a Representative of an Overseas Business”.

APP ROB7.

For ROB 12.2(b), substitute:

“(b) the applicant must have provided biometrics when required;

and”.

APP ROB8.

For ROB 20.2(b), substitute:

“(b) the applicant must have provided biometrics when required; and”.

APP ROB9.

For ROB 20.4, substitute:

“ROB 20.4. If applying for permission to stay, the applicant must be in the UK on the date of application.

ROB 20.4ZA. If applying for permission to stay, the applicant must not have, or have last been granted, permission:

(a) as a Visitor; or

(b) as a Short-term Student; or

(c) as a Parent of a Child Student; or

(d) as a Seasonal Worker; or

(e) as a Domestic Worker in a Private Household; or

(f) outside the Immigration Rules”.

APP ROB10.

For ROB 23.2, substitute:

“ROB 23.2. The requirements of Appendix Relationship with Partner must be met.”.

APP ROB11.

For the heading prior to ROB 29.1, substitute:

“Decision on an application as a dependent partner or dependent child on the Representative of an Overseas Business route”.

APP ROB12.

For the heading prior to ROB 30.1, substitute:

“Period of grant for a dependent partner or dependent child on the Representative of an Overseas Business route”.

APP ROB13.

Prior to ROB 30.3, insert new heading “Conditions of grant for a dependent partner or dependent child on the Representative of an Overseas Business route”.

APP ROB14.

For ROB 31.2(b), substitute:

“(b) the applicant must have provided biometrics when required; and”.

APP ROB15.

For ROB 33.3, substitute:

“ROB 33.3. If applying as a partner, the requirements of Appendix Relationship with Partner must be met”.

APP ROB16.

In the heading prior to ROB 38.1, for “by” substitute “as”.

Changes to Appendix UK Ancestry

APP UKA1.

For UKA 1.2(b), substitute:

“(b) the applicant must have provided biometrics when required; and”.

APP UKA2.

For UKA 1.5, substitute:

“UKA 1.5. If applying for permission to stay, the applicant must be in the UK on the date of application.

UKA 1.5A. If applying for permission to stay, the applicant must have previously been granted permission on the UK Ancestry route as a person with UK Ancestry.”.

APP UKA3.

In the heading prior to UKA 9.1, delete “and conditions”.

APP UKA4.

Prior to UKA 9.2, insert new heading “Conditions of grant on the UK Ancestry route”.

APP UKA5.

For UKA 10.2(b), substitute:

“(b) the applicant must have provided biometrics when required; and”.

APP UKA6.

For UKA 18.2(b), substitute:

“(b) the applicant must have provided biometrics when required; and”.

APP UKA7.

For UKA 18.3, substitute:

“UKA 18.3. If applying for permission to stay, the applicant must be in the UK on the date of application.

UKA 18.3ZA. If applying for permission to stay, the applicant must not have, or have last been granted, permission:

(a) as a Visitor; or

(b) as a Short-term Student; or

(c) as a Parent of a Child Student; or

(d) as a Seasonal Worker; or

(e) as a Domestic Worker in a Private Household; or

(f) outside the Immigration Rules”.

APP UKA8.

For UKA 21.2, substitute:

“UKA 21.2. The requirements of Appendix Relationship with Partner must be met”.

APP UKA9.

In the heading prior to UKA 27.1, delete “and conditions”.

APP UKA10.

Prior to UKA 27.3, insert new heading “Conditions of grant for a dependent partner and dependent child on the UK Ancestry route”.

APP UKA11.

For UKA 28.2(b), substitute:

“(b) the applicant must have provided biometrics when required; and”.

APP UKA12.

For UKA 30.2, substitute:

“UKA 30.2. If applying as a partner, the requirements of Appendix Relationship with Partner must be met”.

APP UKA13.

In the heading prior to UKA 36.1, for “by” substitute: “as”.

Changes to Appendix Global Talent

APP GT1.

For GT 1.2(b), substitute:

“(b) the applicant must have provided biometrics when required; and”.

APP GT2.

For GT 1.5, substitute:

“GT 1.5. If applying for permission to stay, the applicant must be in the UK on the date of application.

GT 1.5ZA. If applying for permission to stay, the applicant must not have, or have last been granted, permission:

(a) as a Visitor; or

(b) as a Short-term Student; or

(c) as a Parent of a Child Student; or

(d) as a Seasonal Worker; or

(e) as a Domestic Worker in a Private Household; or

(f) outside the Immigration Rules.”.

APP GT3.

In GT 4.1, for “based on” substitute “in”.

APP GT4.

In the heading prior to GT 6.1, after “on” insert “an application on the”.

APP GT5.

For the heading prior to GT 7.1, substitute:

“Period of grant on the Global Talent route”.

APP GT6.

Prior to GT 7.3, insert new heading “Conditions of grant on the Global Talent route”.

APP GT7.

In the heading prior to GT 15.1, for “by”, substitute “as”.

APP GT8.

For GT 16.2(b), substitute:

“(b) the applicant must have provided biometrics when required; and”.

APP GT9.

For GT 16.5, substitute:

“GT 16.5. If applying for permission to stay, the applicant must be in the UK on the date of application.

GT 16.5ZA. If applying for permission to stay, the applicant must not have, or have last been granted, permission:

(a) as a Visitor; or

(b) as a Short-term Student; or

(c) as a Parent of a Child Student; or

(d) as a Seasonal Worker; or

(e) as a Domestic Worker in a Private Household; or

(f) outside the Immigration Rules”.

APP GT10.

For GT 19.2, substitute:

“GT 19.2. The requirements of Appendix Relationship with Partner must be met”.

APP GT11.

In the heading prior to GT 24.1, delete “and conditions”.

APP GT12.

Prior to GT 24.3, insert new heading “Conditions of grant for a dependent partner or dependent child on the Global Talent route”.

APP GT13.

For GT 25.2(b), substitute:

“(b) the applicant must have provided biometrics when required; and”.

APP GT14.

For GT 27.4, substitute:

“GT 27.4. If applying as a partner, the requirements of Appendix Relationship with Partner must be met.”.

Changes to Appendix High Potential Individual (HPI)

APP HPI1.

For HPI 1.2(b), substitute:

“(b) the applicant must have provided biometrics when required; and”.

APP HPI2. For HPI 1.5, substitute:

“HPI 1.5. If applying for permission to stay, the applicant must be in the UK on the date of application.

HPI 1.5ZA.

If applying for permission to stay, the applicant must not have, or have last been granted, permission:

(a) as a Visitor; or

(b) as a Short-term Student; or

(c) as a Parent of a Child Student; or

(d) as a Seasonal Worker; or

(e) as a Domestic Worker in a Private Household; or

(f) outside the Immigration Rules.”.

APP HPI3.

For HPI 4.1, substitute:

“HPI 4.1. The applicant must be awarded all 70 points in the table below:”

APP HPI4.

In the heading prior to HPI 9.1, delete “and conditions”.

APP HPI5.

Prior to HPI 9.2, insert new heading “Conditions of grant for a High Potential Individual”.

APP HPI6.

For HPI 10.2(b), substitute:

“(b) the applicant must have provided biometrics when required; and”.

APP HPI7.

For HPI 10.4, substitute:

“HPI 10.4. If applying for permission to stay, the applicant must be in the UK on the date of application.

HPI 10.4ZA. If applying for permission to stay, the applicant must not have, or have last been granted, permission:

(a) as a Visitor; or

(b) as a Short-term Student; or

(c) as a Parent of a Child Student; or

(d) as a Seasonal Worker; or

(e) as a Domestic Worker in a Private Household; or

(f) outside the Immigration Rules.”.

APP HPI8.

For HPI 13.2, substitute:

“HPI 13.2. The requirements of Appendix Relationship with Partner must be met.”.

APP HPI9.

In the heading prior to HPI 18.1, for “for a” substitute: “as a”.

APP HPI10.

In the heading prior to HPI 19.1, delete “and conditions”.

APP HPI11.

Prior to HPI 19.3, insert new heading “Conditions of grant for a partner and child on the High Potential Individual route”.

Changes to Appendix Scale-Up

APP SCU1.

For SCU 1.2(b), substitute:

“(b) the applicant must have provided biometrics when required; and”.

APP SCU2.

For SCU 1.5, substitute:

“SCU 1.5. If applying for permission to stay, the applicant must be in the UK on the date of application.

SCU 1.5ZA. If applying for permission to stay, the applicant must not have, or have last been granted, permission:

(a) as a Visitor; or

(b) as a Short-term Student; or

(c) as a Parent of a Child Student; or

(d) as a Seasonal Worker; or

(e) as a Domestic Worker in a Private Household; or

(f) outside the Immigration Rules.”.

APP SCU3.

In SCU 4.1, for “from the table below”, substitute “in the table below”.

APP SCU4.

For SCU 13.2(b), substitute:

“(b) the applicant must have provided biometrics when required; and”.

APP SCU5.

After SCU 19.2, for the heading “Dependent partner (“partner”) and dependent child (“child”) of a Scale-up Worker”, substitute:

“Dependent partner (“partner”) and dependent child (“child”) on the Scale-up route”.

APP SCU6.

For SCU 20.2(b), substitute:

“(b) the applicant must have provided biometrics when required; and”.

APP SCU7.

For SCU 20.4, substitute:

“SCU 20.4. If applying for permission to stay, the applicant must be in the UK on the date of application.

SCU 20.4ZA. If applying for permission to stay, the applicant must not have, or have last been granted, permission:

(a) as a Visitor; or

(b) as a Short-term Student; or

(c) as a Parent of a Child Student; or

(d) as a Seasonal Worker; or

(e) as a Domestic Worker in a Private Household; or

(f) outside the Immigration Rules.”.

APP SCU8.

For SCU 23.2, substitute:

“SCU 23.2. The requirements of Appendix Relationship with Partner must be met.”.

APP SCU9.

After SCU 27.6, for the heading “Decision on application for a partner and child of a Scale-up Worker”, substitute:

“Decision on an application as a partner or child on the Scale-up route”.

APP SCU10.

For SCU 30.2(b), substitute:

“(b) the applicant must have provided biometrics when required; and”.

APP SCU11.

For SCU 32.3, substitute:

“SCU 32.3. If applying as a partner, the requirements of Appendix Relationship with Partner must be met.”.

Changes to Appendix Innovator Founder

APP INNF1.

For INNF 1.2(b), substitute:

“(b) the applicant must have provided biometrics when required; and”.

APP INNF2.

For INNF 1.5, substitute:

“INNF 1.5. If applying for permission to stay, the applicant must be in the UK on the date of application.

INNF 1.5ZA. If applying for permission to stay, the applicant must not have, or have last been granted, permission:

(a) as a Visitor; or

(b) as a Short-term Student; or

(c) as a Parent of a Child Student; or

(d) as a Seasonal Worker; or

(e) as a Domestic Worker in a Private Household; or

(f) outside the Immigration Rules.”.

APP INNF3.

After INNF 12.3, for the heading “Decision on application as Innovator Founder”, substitute:

“Decision on an application as an Innovator Founder”.

APP INNF4.

For the heading prior to INNF 14.1, substitute:

“Period of grant for an Innovator Founder”.

APP INNF5.

Prior to INNF 14.2, insert new heading “Conditions of grant for an Innovator Founder”.

APP INNF6.

For INNF 15.2(b), substitute:

“(b) the applicant must have provided biometrics when required; and”.

APP INNF7.

In the heading prior to INNF 21.1, for “by” substitute “as”.

APP INNF8.

For INNF 22.2(b), substitute:

“(b) the applicant must have provided biometrics when required; and”.

APP INNF9.

For INNF 22.4, substitute:

“INNF 22.4. If applying for permission to stay, the applicant must be in the UK on the date of application.

INNF 22.4ZA. If applying for permission to stay, the applicant must not have, or have last been granted, permission:

(a) as a Visitor; or

(b) as a Short-term Student; or

(c) as a Parent of a Child Student; or

(d) as a Seasonal Worker; or

(e) as a Domestic Worker in a Private Household; or

(f) outside the Immigration Rules.”.

APP INNF10.

For INNF 25.2, substitute:

“INNF 25.2. The requirements of Appendix Relationship with Partner must be met.”.

APP INNF11.

After INNF 29.5, for the heading “Decision on application for a partner or child on the Innovator Founder route” substitute:

“Decision on an application as a partner or child on the Innovator Founder route”.

APP INNF12.

In the heading prior to INNF 31.1, delete “and conditions”.

APP INNF13.

Prior to INNF 31.3, insert new heading “Conditions of grant for a partner and child on the Innovator Founder route”.

APP INNF14.

For INNF 32.2(b), substitute:

“(b) the applicant must have provided biometrics when required; and”.

APP INNF15.

For INNF 34.4, substitute:

“INNF 34.4. If applying as a partner, the requirements of Appendix Relationship with Partner must be met.”.

Changes to Appendix International Sportsperson

APP ISP1.

For ISP 1.2(b), substitute:

“(b) the applicant must have provided biometrics when required; and”.

APP ISP2.

For ISP 1.5, substitute:

“ISP 1.5. If applying for permission to stay, the applicant must be in the UK on the date of application.

ISP 1.5ZA. If applying for permission to stay, the applicant must not have, or have last been granted, permission:

(a) as a Visitor, except where the applicant has been in the UK undertaking the activities in paragraphs PA 15.1. to PA 15.3. of Appendix Visitor: Permitted Activities, or paragraph V 13.3 (f) of Appendix V: Visitor; or

(b) as a Short-term student; or

(c) as a Parent of a Child Student; or

(d) as a Seasonal Worker; or

(e) as a Domestic Worker in a Private Household; or

(f) outside the Immigration Rules.”.

APP ISP3.

In ISP 4.1, for “a total of 70 points from”, substitute “all 70 points in”.

APP ISP4.

In ISP 4.2, for “a total of 80 points from”, substitute “all 80 points in”.

APP ISP5.

In the heading prior to ISP 11.1, delete “and conditions”.

APP ISP6.

Prior to ISP 11.3, insert new heading “Conditions of grant for an International Sportsperson”.

APP ISP7.

For ISP 12.2(b), substitute:

“(b) the applicant must have provided biometrics when required; and”.

APP ISP8.

For ISP 20.2(b), substitute:

“(b) the applicant must have provided biometrics when required; and”.

APP ISP9.

For ISP 20.4, substitute:

“ISP 20.4. If applying for permission to stay, the applicant must be in the UK on the date of application.

ISP 20.4ZA. If applying for permission to stay, the applicant must not have, or have last been granted, permission:

(a) as a Visitor; or

(b) as a Short-term Student; or

(c) as a Parent of a Child Student; or

(d) as a Seasonal Worker; or

(e) as a Domestic Worker in a Private Household; or

(f) outside the Immigration Rules.”.

APP ISP10.

For ISP 23.2, substitute:

“ISP 23.2. The requirements of Appendix Relationship with Partner must be met.”.

APP ISP11.

In the heading prior to ISP 29.1, delete “and conditions”.

APP ISP12.

Prior to ISP 29.3, insert new heading “Conditions of grant for a dependent partner and dependent child of an International Sportsperson”.

APP ISP13.

For ISP 30.2(b), substitute:

“(b) the applicant must have provided biometrics when required; and”.

APP ISP14.

For ISP 32.4, substitute:

“ISP 32.4. If applying as a partner, the requirements of Appendix Relationship with Partner must be met.”.

Changes to Appendix Overseas Domestic Worker

APP ODW1.

For ODW 1.2(c), substitute:

“(c) the applicant must have provided biometrics when required; and”.

APP ODW2.

In the heading prior to ODW 7.1, after “on” insert “an”.

APP ODW3.

For the heading prior to ODW 8.1, substitute:

“Period of grant for an Overseas Domestic Worker”.

APP ODW4.

Prior to ODW 8.2, insert new heading “Conditions of grant for an Overseas Domestic Worker”.

Changes to Appendix Domestic Workers in a Private Household

APP DW1.

For DW 1.2(c), substitute:

“(c) the applicant must have provided biometrics when required; and”.

APP DW2.

After DW 4.2, for the heading “Decision on application for a Domestic Worker in a Private Household”, substitute “Decision on an application as a Domestic Worker in a Private Household”.

APP DW3.

In the heading prior to DW 6.1, delete “and conditions”.

APP DW4.

Prior to DW 6.3, insert new heading “Conditions of grant for a Domestic Worker in a Private Household”.

APP DW5.

For DW 7.2(b), substitute:

“(b) the applicant must have provided biometrics when required; and”.

APP DW6.

For DW 14.2(b), substitute:

“(b) the applicant must have provided biometrics when required; and”.

APP DW7.

For DW 14.4, substitute:

“DW 14.4. If applying for permission to stay, the applicant must be in the UK on the date of application.

DW 14.4A. If applying for permission to stay, the applicant must not have, or have last been granted, permission:

(a) as a Visitor; or

(b) as a Short-term Student.”.

APP DW8.

After DW 20.1, for the heading “Decision on application for a dependant partner or a dependant child of a Domestic Worker in a Private Household”, substitute:

“Decision on an application as a dependant partner or a dependant child of a Domestic Worker in a Private Household”.

APP DW9.

In the heading prior to DW 22.1, delete “and conditions”.

APP DW10.

Prior to DW 22.3, insert new heading “Conditions of grant for a dependant partner or dependant child of a Domestic Worker in a Private Household”.

APP DW11.

For DW 23.2(b), substitute:

“(b) the applicant must have provided biometrics when required; and”.

Changes to Appendix Domestic Worker who is a Victim of Modern Slavery

APP DWMS1.

For DWMS 1.2(c), substitute:

“(c) the applicant must have provided biometrics when required; and”.

APP DWMS2.

In the heading prior to DWMS 4.1, after “on” insert “an”.

APP DWMS3.

For the heading prior to DWMS 5.1, substitute:

“Period of grant for a Domestic Worker who is a Victim of Modern Slavery”.

APP DWMS4.

Prior to DWMS 5.2, insert new heading “Conditions of grant for a Domestic Worker who is a Victim of Modern Slavery”.

Changes to Appendix Temporary Work – Seasonal Worker

APP TWSW1.

For SAW 1.2(b), substitute:

“(b) the applicant must have provided biometrics when required; and”.

APP TWSW2.

After SAW 5.2, for the heading “Decision on application for a Seasonal Worker” substitute “Decision on an application as a Seasonal Worker”.

APP TWSW3.

In the heading prior to SAW 7.1, delete “and conditions”.

APP TWSW4.

Prior to SAW 7.2, insert new heading “Conditions of grant for a Seasonal Worker”.

Changes to Appendix Temporary Work – Youth Mobility Scheme

APP YMS1.

For YMS 1.2(b), substitute:

“(b) the applicant must have provided biometrics when required; and”.

APP YMS2.

In the heading prior to YMS 6.1, after “on” insert “an”.

APP YMS3.

In the heading prior to YMS 7.1, delete “and conditions”.

APP YMS4.

Prior to YMS 7.2, insert new heading “Conditions of grant for the Youth Mobility Scheme”.

Changes to Appendix Temporary Work – Creative Worker

APP CRV1.

For CRV 1.2(b), substitute:

“(b) the applicant must have provided biometrics when required; and”.

APP CRV2.

For CRV 1.3, substitute:

“CRV 1.3. If applying for permission to stay, the applicant must be in the UK on the date of application.

CRV 1.3A. If applying for permission to stay, the applicant must have, or have last had, permission as a Creative Worker.”.

APP CRV3. I

n the heading prior to CRV 8.1, for “for” substitute “as”.

APP CRV4.

In the heading prior to CRV 9.1, delete “and conditions”.

APP CRV5.

Prior to CRV 9.5, insert new heading “Conditions of grant for a Creative Worker”.

APP CRV6.

For CRV 10.2(b), substitute:

“(b) the applicant must have provided biometrics when required; and”.

APP CRV7.

For CRV 10.4, substitute:

“CRV 10.4. If applying for permission to stay, the applicant must be in the UK on the date of application.

CRV 10.4ZA.

If applying for permission to stay, the applicant must not have, or have last been granted, permission:

(a) as a Visitor; or

(b) as a Short-term Student; or

(c) as a Parent of a Child Student; or

(d) as a Seasonal Worker; or

(e) as a Domestic Worker in a Private Household; or

(f) outside the Immigration Rules.”.

APP CRV8.

For CRV 13.2, substitute:

“CRV 13.2. The requirements of Appendix Relationship with Partner must be met.”.

APP CRV9.

In the heading prior to CRV 18.1, for “for” substitute: “as”.

APP CRV10.

In the heading prior to CRV 19.1, delete “and conditions”.

APP CRV11.

Prior to CRV 19.3, insert new heading “Conditions of grant for a dependent partner or dependent child of a Creative Worker”.

Changes to Appendix Temporary Work – Religious Worker

APP RW1.

For RW 1.2(b), substitute:

“(b) the applicant must have provided biometrics when required; and”.

APP RW2.

For RW 1.4, substitute:

“RW 1.4. If applying for permission to stay, the applicant must be in the UK on the date of application.

RW 1.4A. If applying for permission to stay, the applicant must have, or have last had, permission as a Religious Worker.”.

APP RW3.

In the heading prior to RW 7.1, for “for” substitute “as”.

APP RW4.

In the heading prior to RW 8.1, delete “and conditions”.

APP RW5.

Prior to RW 8.3, insert new heading “Conditions of grant for a Religious Worker”.

APP RW6.

For RW 9.2(b), substitute:

“(b) the applicant must have provided biometrics when required; and”.

APP RW7.

For RW 9.4, substitute:

“RW 9.4. If applying for permission to stay, the applicant must be in the UK on the date of application.

RW 9.4ZA. If applying for permission to stay, the applicant must not have, or have last been granted, permission:

(a) as a Visitor; or

(b) as a Short-term Student; or

(c) as a Parent of a Child Student; or

(d) as a Seasonal Worker; or

(e) as a Domestic Worker in a Private Household; or

(f) outside the Immigration Rules.”.

APP RW8.

For RW 12.2, substitute:

“RW 12.2. The requirements of Appendix Relationship with Partner must be met.”.

APP RW9.

In the heading prior to RW 17.1, for “for” substitute “as”.

APP RW10.

In the heading prior to RW 18.1, delete “and conditions”.

APP RW11.

Prior to RW 18.3, insert new heading “Conditions of grant for a dependent partner or dependent child of a Religious Worker”.

Changes to Appendix Temporary Work - Charity Worker

APP CW1.

For CW 1.2(b), substitute:

“(b) the applicant must have provided biometrics when required; and”.

APP CW2.

For CW 1.4, substitute:

“CW 1.4. If applying for permission to stay, the applicant must be in the UK on the date of application.

CW 1.4A. If applying for permission to stay, the applicant must have, or have last had, permission as a Charity Worker.”.

APP CW3.

In the heading prior to CW 7.1, for “for” substitute “as”.

APP CW4.

In the heading prior to CW 8.1, delete “and conditions”.

APP CW5.

Prior to CW 8.3, insert new heading “Conditions of grant for a Charity Worker”.

APP CW6.

For CW 9.2(b), substitute:

“(b) the applicant must have provided biometrics when required; and”.

APP CW7.

For CW 9.4, substitute:

“CW 9.4. If applying for permission to stay, the applicant must be in the UK on the date of application.

CW 9.4ZA. If applying for permission to stay, the applicant must not have, or have last been granted, permission:

(a) as a Visitor; or

(b) as a Short-term Student; or

(c) as a Parent of a Child Student; or

(d) as a Seasonal Worker; or

(e) as a Domestic Worker in a Private Household; or

(f) outside the Immigration Rules.”.

APP CW8.

For CW 12.2, substitute:

“CW 12.2. The requirements of Appendix Relationship with Partner must be met.”.

APP CW9.

In the heading prior to CW 17.1, for “for” substitute “as”.

APP CW10.

In the heading prior to CW 18.1, delete “and conditions”.

APP CW11.

Prior to CW 18.3, insert new heading “Conditions of grant for a dependent partner or dependent child of a Charity Worker”.

Changes to Appendix Temporary Work – International Agreement

APP IA1.

For IA 1.2(b), substitute:

“(b) the applicant must have provided biometrics when required; and”.

APP IA2.

For IA 1.4, substitute:

“IA 1.4. If applying for permission to stay, the applicant must be in the UK on the date of application.

IA 1.4A. If applying for permission to stay, the applicant must have, or have last had, permission on the International Agreement route.”.

APP IA3.

After IA 11.3, for the heading “Decision on application for the International Agreement route”, substitute:

“Decision on an application on the International Agreement route”.

APP IA4.

In the heading prior to IA 14.1, delete “and conditions”.

APP IA5.

Prior to IA 14.7, insert new heading “Conditions of grant on the International Agreement route”.

APP IA6.

For IA 22.2(b), substitute:

“(b) the applicant must have provided biometrics when required; and”.

APP IA7.

For IA 22.4, substitute:

“IA 22.4. If applying for permission to stay, the applicant must be in the UK on the date of application.

IA 22.4ZA. If applying for permission to stay, the applicant must not have, or have last been granted, permission:

(a) as a Visitor; or

(b) as a Short-term Student; or

(c) as a Parent of a Child Student; or

(d) as a Seasonal Worker; or

(e) as a Domestic Worker in a Private Household; or

(f) outside the Immigration Rules.”.

APP IA8.

For IA 25.2, substitute:

“IA 25.2. The requirements of Appendix Relationship with Partner must be met.”.

APP IA9.

In the heading prior to IA 30.1, for “for” substitute “as”.

APP IA10.

In the heading prior to IA 31.1, delete “and conditions”.

APP IA11.

Prior to IA 31.3, insert new heading “Conditions of grant for a dependent partner or dependent child on the International Agreement route”.

Changes to Appendix Government Authorised Exchange

APP GAE1.

In GAE 1.1, for “online on gov.uk”, substitute “online on the gov.uk website”.

APP GAE2.

For GAE 1.2(b), substitute:

“(b) the applicant must have provided biometrics when required; and”.

APP GAE3.

In the heading prior to GAE 11.1, delete “and conditions”.

APP GAE4.

Prior to GAE 11.3, insert new heading “Conditions of grant on the Government Authorised Exchange route”.

APP GAE5.

For GAE 12.2(b), substitute:

“(b) the applicant must have provided biometrics when required; and”.

APP GAE6.

For GAE 12.4, substitute:

“GAE 12.4. If applying for permission to stay, the applicant must be in the UK on the date of application.

GAE 12.4ZA. If applying for permission to stay, the applicant must not have, or have last been granted, permission:

(a) as a Visitor; or

(b) as a Short-term Student; or

(c) as a Parent of a Child Student; or

(d) as a Seasonal Worker; or

(e) as a Domestic Worker in a Private Household; or

(f) outside the Immigration Rules.”.

APP GAE7.

For GAE 15.2, substitute:

“GAE 15.2. The requirements of Appendix Relationship with Partner must be met.”.

APP GAE8.

In the heading prior to GAE 20.1, for “for” substitute: “as”.

APP GAE9.

In the heading prior to GAE 21.1, delete “and conditions”.

APP GAE10.

Prior to GAE 21.3, insert new heading “Conditions of grant for a dependent partner or dependent child on the Government Authorised Exchange route”.

Changes to Appendix Hong Kong British National (Overseas)

APP HK1.

For HK 1.2(b), substitute:

“(b) the applicant must have provided biometrics when required; and”.

APP HK2.

In the heading prior to HK 8.1, for “for” substitute “on an application as a”.

APP HK3.

For the heading prior to HK 9.1, substitute:

“Period of grant for a BN(O) Status Holder”.

APP HK4.

Prior to HK 9.2, insert new heading “Conditions of grant for a BN(O) Status Holder”.

APP HK5.

For HK 10.2(b), substitute:

“(b) the applicant must have provided biometrics when required; and”.

APP HK6.

After HK 20.4, for the heading “Decision on application for a dependent partner or BN(O) Household Child on the Hong Kong BN(O) route”, substitute:

“Decision on an application as a partner or BN(O) Household Child on the BN(O) Status Holder Route” ”.

APP HK7.

In the heading prior to HK 22.1, delete “and conditions”.

APP HK8.

Prior to HK 22.5, insert new heading “Conditions of grant for a partner or BN(O) Household Child on the BN(O) Status Holder route”.

APP HK9.

For HK 23.2(b), substitute:

“(b) the applicant must have provided biometrics when required; and”.

APP HK10.

After HK 29.4, for the heading “Decision on application for a BN(O) Household Member” substitute:

“Decision on an application as a BN(O) Household Member”.

APP HK11.

For the heading prior to HK 31.1, substitute:

“Period of grant for a BN(O) Household Member”.

APP HK12.

Prior to HK 31.3, insert new heading “Conditions of grant for a BN(O) Household Member”.

APP HK13.

For HK 32.2(b), substitute:

“(b) the applicant must have provided biometrics when required; and”.

APP HK14.

After HK 42.4, for the heading “Decision on application for a dependent partner or child of a BN(O) Household Member on the Hong Kong BN(O) route”, substitute:

“Decision on an application as a partner or child of a BN(O) Household Member on the Hong Kong BN(O) route”.

APP HK15.

In the heading prior to HK 44.1, delete “and conditions”.

APP HK16.

Prior to HK 44.5, insert new heading “Conditions of grant for a partner or child of a BN(O) Household Member”.

APP HK17.

For HK 45.2(b), substitute:

“(b) the applicant must have provided biometrics when required; and”.

APP HK18.

In the heading prior to HK 53.1, after “on” insert “an”.

APP HK19.

In the heading prior to HK 54.1, delete “and conditions”.

APP HK20.

Prior to HK 54.3, insert new heading “Conditions of grant for a BN(O) Adult Dependent Relative”.

APP HK21.

For HK 55.2(b), substitute:

“(b) the applicant must have provided biometrics when required; and”.

Changes to Appendix Ukraine Scheme

APP UKR1.

For the introduction, substitute:

“Appendix Ukraine Scheme

This Appendix sets out 2 routes for those affected by the conflict in Ukraine: the Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme for those applying from outside the UK and the Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme for those applying in the UK for further permission to stay for up to 18 months.

Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme

A Ukrainian national who is outside the UK may qualify under the Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme if they have an Approved sponsor who will provide them with accommodation for at least 6 months.

A child who is not applying with, or intending to join, their parent or legal guardian in the UK must have an Approved sponsor who was approved for the child by a Local Authority before the application is made, and must have agreed to accommodate the child for at least 18 months or until the child is 18 years old (whichever is soonest), so long as the child is sponsored for at least 6 months.

Immediate family members of a Ukrainian national who are not themselves Ukrainian may also qualify under the Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme.

Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme

A person in the UK may qualify under the Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme if they hold, or have previously held, permission under Appendix Ukraine Scheme (which, for the purposes of this Appendix, includes the now closed Ukraine Family Scheme and Ukraine Extension Scheme).

Children born in the UK to Ukrainian nationals who have permission under Appendix Ukraine Scheme are eligible to apply under the Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme.

The Ukraine Family Scheme (which was available to eligible Ukrainian nationals with an eligible UK based family member sponsor) closed to new applications at 1500GMT on 19 February 2024.

The Ukraine Extension Scheme (which was available to eligible Ukrainian nationals or their close family members) closed to most new applications on 16 May 2024. It remained open to children born in the UK to parents who had permission under any of the Ukraine Schemes. The scheme closed in its entirety at 0900GMT on 4 February 2025.

The Ukraine Schemes (including the now closed Ukraine Family Scheme and Ukraine Extension Scheme) are not a route to settlement.”.

APP UKR2.

In UKR 11.1, delete “as follows:”.

APP UKR3.

For UKR 11.2(a), substitute:

“(a) the applicant must have provided biometrics when required; and”.

APP UKR4.

In UKR 11.3, for “Where” substitute “If”.

APP UKR5.

In UKR 11.3A, for “Where” substitute “If”.

APP UKR6.

In UKR 11.3A, after “application” insert “for entry clearance”.

APP UKR7.

For UKR 11.3A(a), substitute:

“(a) they must have provided biometrics when required; and”.

APP UKR8.

In UKR 11.3A(c), after “UK” insert “on the date of application”.

APP UKR9.

For UKR 13.1, substitute:

“UKR 13.1. A person seeking to come to the UK under the Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme must apply for and obtain entry clearance under Appendix Ukraine Scheme before they arrive in the UK.”.

APP UKR10.

For UKR 14.1 substitute:

“UKR 14.1. The Secretary of State may vary an application for entry clearance to an application for permission to stay if the applicant meets the following requirements:

(a) has made an application for entry clearance which has not been decided; and

(b) has been given a letter from the Home Office confirming the applicant can travel to the UK under a Ukraine Scheme; and

(c) is granted permission to enter on arrival in the UK; and

(d) provides biometrics when required after arrival in the UK.”.

APP UKR11.

For UKR 14A.1, substitute:

“UKR 14.2. For the purpose of the Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme “parent” includes a step-parent.”.

APP UKR12.

In UKR 15.2, for “Where” substitute “If”.

APP UKR13.

In UKR 15.2, for “(as described in UKR 18.1.)” substitute “(meaning an individual set out in UKR 18.1.)”.

APP UKR14.

In UKR 15.3, for “Where an” substitute “If the”.

APP UKR15.

In UKR 15.4, for “Where” substitute “If”. APP UKR16. In UKR 15.4. for “over” substitute “older”. APP UKR17. In UKR 18.1(c), for “where” substitute “if”. APP UKR18. For UKR 18.2, substitute:

“UKR 18.2. If applying as a partner, fiancé(e) or proposed civil partner, the applicant must be in a genuine and subsisting relationship with the Ukrainian national which commenced before 1 January 2022.”.

APP UKR19.

For UKR 18.3, substitute:

“UKR 18.3. If applying as a partner, the requirements of Appendix Relationship with Partner must be met.”.

APP UKR20.

In UKR 19A.1, for “decision-maker” substitute “decision maker”.

APP UKR21.

In UKR 19A.2(b), after “that”, insert “the”. APP UKR22. In UKR 19B.1, for “Where” substitute “If”. APP UKR23. In UKR 19B.1(b), for “where” substitute “if”.

APP UKR24.

In the heading prior to UKR 19.1, after “Decision” insert “on an application”.

APP UKR25.

In UKR 19.1, for “decision-maker” substitute “decision maker.”.

APP UKR26.

For the heading prior to UKR 20.1, substitute:

“Period of grant for the Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme”.

APP UKR27.

Prior to UKR 20.2, insert new heading “Conditions of grant for the Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme”.

APP UKR28.

Delete UKR 21.1 to UKR 28.2.

APP UKR29.

After UKR 28.2, insert:

“Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme

Validity requirements for the Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme

UKR 29.1.

A person applying for permission to stay under the Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme must apply online on the gov.uk website on the specified form “Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme.”.

UKR 29.2.

An application for permission to stay under the Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme must meet all the following requirements:

(a) it has not been made more than 28 days before expiry of the applicant’s current permission; and

(b) the applicant must have provided biometrics when required; and

(c) the applicant must have provided a passport or other document which satisfactorily established their identity and nationality and

(d) the applicant must be in the UK on the date of application.

UKR 29.3.

The applicant must have been granted permission to stay in the UK or Islands:

(a) under Appendix Ukraine Scheme, or the equivalent permission granted in the Islands; or

(b) outside the rules on or between 20 February 2022 and 2 May 2022, on the basis that the applicant would have been granted permission under Appendix Ukraine Scheme had those rules been in force at that date; or

(c) outside the rules as a person who is:

i) a Ukrainian national, or their family member as defined by section 8(3) of the Immigration Act 1971; and

ii) was in the UK and exempt from immigration control in accordance with the Immigration Act 1971 between 18 March 2022 and 16 November 2023; and

iii) would have met the requirements of Appendix Ukraine Scheme if they had ceased to be exempt from immigration control between 18 March 2022 and 16 November 2023; and

iv) ceased being exempt from immigration control between 16 November 2023 and 4 February 2025; or

v) a family member who does not meet the conditions of section 8(3) of the Immigration Act 1971, of a Ukrainian national who would have met the requirements to act as a sponsor under the Ukraine Family Scheme on or before 15:00 GMT 19 February 2024 had they (the Ukrainian national) not been exempt from immigration control in accordance with the Immigration Act 1971 at that time; or

vi) a member of a group who was transferred to the UK between 14 February 2022 to 30 March 2022 inclusive in order to facilitate their relocation from Dnipro as a result of a specific agreement with the Ukrainian Government; or

vii) a person who was admitted to the UK for the purposes of urgent medical treatment in the UK following agreement about such treatment with the Department of Health and Social Care in their particular case; or

viii) the parent or carer of a child who meets the conditions of 29.3(c)(vi) or 29.3(c)(vii), or

ix) as a child who made a Homes for Ukraine Scheme application before 10 August 2022 and met the requirements for the concession to Appendix Ukraine Scheme as set out in the Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme guidance from 15 July 2022.

UKR 29.4.

UKR 29.3 does not apply if the applicant was born in the UK or Islands after 18 March 2022 to a Ukrainian national parent who was granted permission under Appendix Ukraine Scheme or the equivalent permission in the Islands.

UKR 29.5.

An application which does not meet all the validity requirements for the Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme may be rejected as invalid and not considered.

Suitability requirements for the Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme

UKR 30.1.

The applicant must not fall for refusal under any of the following paragraphs of Part 9: grounds for refusal:

(a) 9.2.1 to 9.2.2 (exclusion or deportation orders); or

(b) 9.3.1 to 9.3.2 (non-conducive); or

(c) 9.4.1 to 9.4.5 (criminality); or

(d) 9.5.1 to 9.5.2 (exclusion from asylum or humanitarian protection); or

(e) 9.6.1 to 9.6.2 (involvement in sham marriage or sham civil partnership); or

(f) 9.7.1 to 9.7.3 (false representations and deception); or

(g) 9.8.1. to 9.8.8. (previous breach of immigration laws); or

(h) 9.9.1. to 9.9.2. (failure to provide required information); or

(i) 9.10.1. to 9.10.2. (admissibility to the Common Travel Area or other countries); or

(j) 9.14.1. to 9.20.2. and 9.23.1. to 9.24.1. (grounds for refusal and cancellation on arrival).

UKR 30.2.

A period of overstaying will be disregarded for the purpose of Part 9 if paragraph 39E applies.

Eligibility requirements for the Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme

Nationality requirement for the Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme

UKR 31.1.

The applicant must be either:

(a) a Ukrainian national; or

(b) if not a Ukrainian national, an individual who was granted under Appendix Ukraine Scheme as:

(i) the partner of a Ukrainian national; or

(ii) the child of a Ukrainian national; or

(iii) the parent of a Ukrainian national who was granted Ukraine scheme leave before they turned 18 years old; or

(iv) the fiancé(e) or proposed civil partner of a Ukrainian national; or

(v) a family member granted permission in accordance with the rules at the time in Appendix Ukraine Scheme on the now closed Ukraine Family scheme, or outside the rules in accordance with UKR 29.3(b) or UKR 29.3(c); or

(c) an individual who is the parent of a UK-born child who is in the UK with permission under Appendix Ukraine Scheme, or a child who meets the criteria at UKR 29.4 and who would, if they made an application, be eligible for under Appendix Ukraine Scheme; or

(d) a child who was born in the UK after 18 March 2022 to a Ukrainian national parent.

UKR 31.2.

A child born in the UK must provide a full UK birth certificate showing the names of their parent(s).

UKR 31.3.

For the purpose of the Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme “parent” does not include a step-parent unless they are the legal or adoptive parent of the child.

Relationship requirement for a partner or parent under the Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme

UKR 32.1.

If the applicant previously qualified for Ukraine Scheme permission, or permission outside the rules in accordance with UKR 29.3(b) or 29.3(c), based on their relationship as the partner of a Ukrainian national, they must either:

(a) continue to be in a relationship with a Ukrainian national who has, or previously had permission under Appendix Ukraine Scheme, and the requirements of Appendix Relationship with Partner must be met; or

(b) be the parent of a child who is in the UK with permission, under Appendix Ukraine Scheme, or a child who meets the criteria at UKR 29.4 and who would, if they made an application, be eligible for permission under this Appendix.

UKR 32.2.

To meet the requirements of UKR 32.1(b), a birth certificate showing the names of the child’s parent(s) must be provided. If an applicant does not hold a copy of their child’s birth certificate, other evidence demonstrating that they are the parent of the child may be considered.

Residence requirement for the Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme

UKR 33.1.

An application may be refused if the applicant has not been living in the UK and Islands since they:

(a) arrived in the UK with Ukraine Scheme permission; or

(b) were granted Ukraine Scheme permission in the UK.

UKR 33.2.

Temporary periods spent in Ukraine will not be regarded as living outside of the UK and Islands for the purpose of UKR 33.1.

UKR 33.3.

Temporary periods spent outside the UK and Islands or Ukraine may not be regarded as living outside of the UK and Islands for the purpose of UKR 33.1 if an applicant can demonstrate ongoing ties to the UK which require a grant of further permission.

Parental consent requirement for a child applying under the Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme

UKR 34.1.

If the applicant is aged under 18 years on the date of application and they will not be living with their parent or legal guardian, they must have written consent from:

(a) both parents; or

(b) one parent, if that parent has sole legal responsibility for the applicant; or

(c) the applicant’s legal guardian,

unless the decision maker is satisfied it is reasonable in the circumstances to grant the child permission without such written consent.

UKR 34.2.

The written consent must provide contact details of the parent(s) or legal guardian and confirm consent is given for both of the following:

(a) the application; and

(b) the applicant’s living and care arrangements in the UK.

Care requirement for a child applying under the Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme

UKR 35.1.

If the applicant is aged under 18 years on the date of application, there must be suitable arrangements for the child’s care and accommodation in the UK, which must comply with relevant UK legislation and regulations.

Decision on an application under the Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme

UKR 36.1.

If the decision maker is satisfied that all the suitability and eligibility requirements under the Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme are met, the application will be granted; otherwise, the application will be refused.

Period of grant for the Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme

UKR 37.1.

The applicant will be granted permission to stay for whichever is the shorter of either:

(a) 18 months; or

(b) a period which would mean the applicant has been granted a maximum of 18 months under the Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme, except if any of the following apply:

(i) if the applicant is a child whose parent qualifies under UKR 31.1 and is granted permission at the same time as the applicant, the applicant will be granted permission in line with that parent; or

(ii) if the applicant is a child whose parent has permission under Appendix Ukraine Scheme the applicant will be granted permission in line with that parent; or

(iii) if the applicant is a child where both parents are in the UK and either qualify under UKR 31.1 and are granted permission at the same time as the applicant or have permission granted under Appendix Ukraine Scheme the applicant will be granted permission in line with the parent whose permission expires last.

Conditions of grant for the Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme

UKR 38.1.

The grant will be subject to all the following conditions:

(a) access to public funds permitted; and

(b) work (including self-employment and voluntary work) permitted; and

(c) study permitted, subject to the Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) condition in Appendix ATAS.”.

Changes to Appendix Afghan Relocation and Assistance Policy (ARAP)

APP ARAP1.

For ARAP 1.1(c), substitute:

“(c) the applicant must have provided biometrics when required; and”.

APP ARAP2.

In the heading prior to ARAP 6.1, after “on” insert “an”.

APP ARAP3.

For the heading prior to ARAP 7.1, substitute:

“Period of grant for an eligible Afghan citizen”.

APP ARAP4.

For ARAP 8.1(c), substitute:

“(c) the applicant must have provided biometrics when required; and”.

APP ARAP5.

In the heading prior to ARAP 16.1, after “on” insert “an”.

APP ARAP6.

For the heading prior to ARAP 17.1, substitute:

“Period of grant for a family member of an eligible Afghan citizen”.

Changes to Appendix Temporary Permission to Stay for Victims of Human Trafficking or Slavery

APP VTS1.

In the heading prior to VTS 4.1, after “on” insert “an”.

APP VTS2.

For the heading prior to VTS 5.1, substitute:

“Period of grant for a victim of Human Trafficking or Slavery”.

APP VTS3.

Prior to VTS 5.2, insert new heading “Conditions of grant for a Victim of Human Trafficking or Slavery”.

APP VTS4.

In the heading prior to VTS 8.1, after “on” insert “an”.

APP VTS5.

In the heading prior to VTS 9.1, delete “and conditions”.

APP VTS6.

Prior to VTS 9.2, insert new heading “Conditions of grant for a dependent child of a Victim of Human Trafficking or Slavery”.

Changes to Appendix Family Reunion (Protection)

APP FRP1.

For FRP 1.1(d), substitute:

“(d) the applicant must have provided biometrics when required.”.

APP FRP2.

In the heading prior to FRP 8.1, after “on” insert “an”.

Changes to Appendix Adult Dependant Relative

APP ADR1.

For ADR 1.2(b), substitute:

“(b) the applicant must have provided biometrics when required; and”.

APP ADR2.

For ADR 1.3, substitute:

“ADR 1.3. If applying for permission to stay, the applicant must be in the UK on the date of application.

ADR 1.3A. If applying for permission to stay, the applicant must have, or have last been granted, entry clearance or permission to stay as an Adult Dependent Relative”.

APP ADR3.

For the heading prior to ADR 9.1, substitute:

“Period of grant for an Adult Dependent Relative”.

APP ADR4.

Prior to ADR 9.4, insert new heading “Conditions of grant for an Adult Dependent Relative”.

APP ADR5.

In ADR 10.1, delete “as follows:”.

APP ADR6.

For ADR 10.2, substitute:

“ADR 10.2. The applicant must be in the UK on the date of application.

ADR 10.2A. The applicant must have, or have previously been granted, permission as an Adult Dependent Relative.”.

APP ADR7.

For ADR 10.3(b), substitute:

“(b) the applicant must have provided biometrics when required; and”.

Changes to Appendix Long Residence

APP LR1.

For LR 3.1(a), substitute:

“(a) the applicant had permission, except permission under Appendix Ukraine Scheme, or permission as a Visitor, Short-term Student (English language) or Seasonal Worker (or under any of their predecessor routes); or”.

APP LR2.

For LR 11.1(a), substitute:

“(a) the applicant had permission, except permission under Appendix Ukraine Scheme, or permission as a Visitor, Short-term Student (English language) or Seasonal Worker (or under any of their predecessor routes); or”.

Changes to Appendix Victim of Domestic Abuse

APP VDA1.

For VDA 1.3(b), substitute:

“(b) the applicant must have provided biometrics when required”.

APP VDA2.

In VDA 4.1(f), for “destitution domestic violence concession”, substitute “Destitution Domestic Violence Concession”.

APP VDA3.

In VDA 6.1, after “If the applicant is applying as a child” insert “of a victim of domestic abuse”.

Changes to Appendix Bereaved Partner

APP BP1.

For BP 1.3(b), substitute:

“(b) the applicant must have provided biometrics when required; and”.

APP BP2.

In BP 8.1, after “If the applicant is applying as a child” insert “of a bereaved partner”.

Changes to Appendix Adoption

APP AD1.

In the introduction, below the section titled “Coming to the UK for adoption”, insert “Adoption is a route to settlement.”.

APP AD2.

In the heading prior to AD 2.1, after “requirements for” insert “the”.

APP AD3.

In the heading prior to AD 3.1, after “Eligibility requirements for” insert “the”.

APP AD4.

In the heading prior to AD 3.1, for “Entry requirement for” substitute “Entry requirements for the”.

APP AD5.

In the heading prior to AD 4.1, for “Requirements for” substitute

“requirements for the”.

APP AD6.

In the heading prior to AD 5.1, after “requirements for” insert “the”.

APP AD7.

In the heading prior to AD 6.1, after “parents for” insert “the”.

APP AD8.

For AD 6.1, substitute:

“AD 6.1. The applicant must be joining their adoptive parent(s) and one of the following must apply:

(a) both adoptive parents are British Citizens, are settled in the UK, or live in the UK and have a right to stay without restriction; or

(b) the adoptive parent has sole responsibility for the applicant and is a British Citizen, is settled in the UK, or lives in the UK and has a right to stay without restriction.”.

APP AD9.

In the heading prior to AD 7.1, for “requirement for Adoption” substitute “requirements for the Adoption”.

APP AD10.

In the heading prior to AD 8.1, after “requirement for”, insert “the”.

APP AD11.

In AD 10.1, for “permission to stay” substitute “entry clearance”.

APP AD12.

In AD 13.1, for “on gov.uk”, substitute “on the gov.uk website”.

APP AD13.

In the heading prior to AD 14.1, for “Suitability requirements” substitute “Suitability requirement for”.

APP AD14.

In the heading after AD 14.1, after “Eligibility requirements for” insert “the”.

APP AD15.

In the heading prior to AD 15.1, after “Entry requirements for” insert “the”.

APP AD16.

In AD 16.5, for “Where the requirement in AD 16.1. and AD 16.2. is”, substitute “If the requirements in AD 16.1. and AD 16.2. are”.

APP AD17.

In the heading prior to AD 17.1, after “requirements for” insert “the”.

APP AD18.

In the heading prior to AD 18.1, after “parents for” insert “the”.

APP AD19.

In AD 18.1, for “adoptive parent(s) where one of the following applies” substitute “adoptive parent(s) and one of the following must apply”.

APP AD20.

For AD 18.1(a), substitute:

“(a) both adoptive parents are British Citizens, are settled in the UK, or live in the UK and have a right to stay without restriction; or”.

APP AD21.

In the heading prior to AD 19.1, after “requirements for” insert “the”.

APP AD22.

In the heading prior to AD 20.1, after “requirement for” insert “the”.

APP AD23.

In the heading prior to AD 21.1, after “Convention for” insert “the”.

APP AD24.

In the heading prior to AD 22.1, after “Decision on” insert “an application on”.

APP AD25.

In AD 25.1, for “on gov.uk on” substitute “online on the gov.uk website on”.

APP AD26.

In the heading prior to AD 26.1, for “requirements for” substitute “requirement for the”.

APP AD27.

In the title after AD 26.1, after “Eligibility requirements for” insert “the”.

APP AD28.

In the heading prior to AD 28.1, after “requirements for” insert “the”.

APP AD29.

For AD 30.1, substitute:

“AD 30.1. The applicant must be accompanying their adoptive parent(s) and one of the following must apply:

(a) both adoptive parents are British Citizens, are settled in the UK, or have a right to stay in the UK without restriction or are being admitted to the UK for settlement; or

(b) the adoptive parent has sole responsibility for the applicant and is a British Citizen, is settled in the UK, or has a right to stay in the UK without restriction, or is being admitted to the UK for settlement; or

(c) one adoptive parent is a British Citizen, or is settled in the UK, or has a right to stay in the UK without restriction, or is being admitted to the UK for settlement and the other adoptive parent has or is being given permission to come to the UK on a route to settlement; or

(d) one adoptive parent is a British Citizen, or is settled in the UK, or has a right to stay in the UK without restriction, or is being admitted to the UK for settlement, and the decision maker is satisfied there are serious and compelling reasons to grant the applicant entry clearance.”.

APP AD30.

In the heading prior to AD 31.1, for “requirement” substitute “requirements”.

APP AD31.

In the heading prior to AD 32.1, after “requirement for” insert “the”.

APP AD32.

In the heading prior to AD 33.1, after “Convention for” insert “the”.

APP AD33.

In the heading prior to AD 34.1, for “Decision for Adoption” substitute “Decision on an application for the Adoption”.

APP AD34.

In the heading prior to AD 35.1, after “grant for” insert “the”.

APP AD35.

For AD 36.3, renumber AD 36.1.

APP AD36.

In the heading prior to AD 36.1, for “Condition of grant for Adoption” substitute “Conditions of grant for the Adoption”.

APP AD37.

In the heading prior to AD 37.1, after “requirements for” insert “the”. APP AD38. In AD 37.1, for “on gov.uk on” substitute “on the gov.uk website on”. APP AD39. In AD 37.3, after “requirements for” insert “the”.

APP AD40.

In the heading prior to AD 38.1, for “requirements for”, substitute “requirement for the”.

APP AD41.

In the heading after AD 38.1, after “Eligibility requirements for” insert “the”.

APP AD42.

In the heading prior to AD 39.1, for “Entry requirement for” substitute “Entry requirements for the”.

APP AD43.

In the heading prior to AD 40.1, after “requirements for” insert “the”.

APP AD44.

In the heading prior to AD 41.1, after “requirements for” insert “the”.

APP AD45.

In the heading prior to AD 42.1, for “Financial requirement for Adoption” substitute “Financial requirements for the Adoption”.

APP AD46.

In AD 42.3, for “requirement” substitute “requirements”.

APP AD47.

In AD 42.4, for “requirement” substitute “requirements”.

APP AD48.

In the heading prior to AD 43.1, after “requirement for” insert “the”.

APP AD49.

In the heading prior to AD 44.1, after “requirements for” insert “the”.

APP AD50.

For AD 44.1, substitute:

“AD 44.1. The applicant must be accompanying their adoptive parent(s) and one of the following must apply:

(a) both adoptive parents are British Citizens, are settled in the UK, or live in the UK and have a right to stay without restriction; or

(b) the adoptive parent has sole responsibility for the applicant and is a British Citizen, is settled in the UK, or lives in the UK and has a right to stay without restriction; or

(c) one adoptive parent is a British Citizen, or is settled in the UK, or lives in the UK and has a right to stay without restriction and the other adoptive parent has, or is applying for (and is granted), entry clearance or permission to stay on a route to settlement; or

(d) the adoptive parent has sole parental responsibility, and is applying for (and is granted), entry clearance or permission on a route to settlement; or

(e) one adoptive parent is a British Citizen, is settled in the UK, or lives in the UK and has a right to stay without restriction and the decision maker is satisfied there are serious and compelling reasons to grant the applicant entry clearance; or

(f) one adoptive parent has, or is applying for (and is granted), entry clearance or permission to stay on a route to settlement and the decision maker is satisfied there are serious and compelling reasons to grant the applicant entry clearance.”.

APP AD51.

In the heading prior to AD 45.1, after “Convention for” insert “the”.

APP AD52.

In the heading prior to AD 46.1, for “on application for Adoption” substitute “on an application for the Adoption”.

APP AD53.

In AD 46.1, for “AD 48.2” substitute “AD 45.2”.

Changes to Appendix Private Life

APP PL1.

For PL 1.2(b), substitute:

“(b) the applicant must have provided biometrics when required; and”.

APP PL2.

For the heading prior to PL 10.1, substitute:

“Period of grant for permission to stay on the Private Life route”.

APP PL3.

Prior to PL 10.5, insert new heading “Conditions of grant for the Private Life route”.

APP PL4.

For PL 11.2(b), substitute:

“(b) the applicant must have provided biometrics when required; and”.

APP PL5.

For PL 19.2(b), substitute:

“(b) the applicant must have provided biometrics when required; and”.

APP PL6.

For PL 26.2(b), substitute:

“(b) the applicant must have provided biometrics when required; and”.

Changes to Appendix Settlement Family Life

APP SF1.

For SETF 1.2(b), substitute:

“(b) the applicant must have provided biometrics when required; and”.

APP SF2.

For SETF 7.2, substitute:

“SETF 7.2. The requirements of Appendix Relationship with Partner must be met.”.

APP SF3.

For SETF 10.2(b), substitute:

“(b) the applicant must have provided biometrics when required; and”.

Changes to Appendix Gurkha and Hong Kong military unit veteran discharged before 1 July 1997

APP AF(GHK)1.

For AF (GHK) 1.3(b), substitute:

“(b) the applicant must have provided biometrics when required; and”.

APP AF(GHK)2.

For AF (GHK) 7.3(b), substitute:

“(b) the applicant must have provided biometrics when required; and”.

APP AF(GHK)3.

For AF (GHK) 11.1, substitute:

“AF (GHK) 11.1. If applying as a partner, other than a bereaved partner, the requirements of Appendix Relationship with Partner must be met.”.

APP AF(GHK)4.

In the heading prior to AF (GHK) 15.1, delete “and conditions”.

Changes to Appendix Returning Resident

APP RR1.

For RR 1.2(c), substitute:

“(c) the applicant must have provided biometrics when required; and”.

APP RR2.

In the heading prior to RR 9.1, delete “and conditions”.

Changes to Appendix Statelessness

APP S1.

For S 1.2(a), substitute:

“(a) the applicant must have provided biometrics when required; and”.

APP S2.

After S 3.4, for the heading “Decision on application by a Stateless person”, substitute: “Decision on an application as a Stateless person”.

APP S3.

For S 6.2(a), substitute:

“(a) the applicant must have provided biometrics when required; and”.

APP S4.

In the heading prior to S 5.1, delete “and conditions of permission”.

APP S5.

Prior to S 5.2, insert new heading “Conditions of grant for a Stateless person”.

1. This Statement of Changes can be viewed at https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/immigration-rules-statement-of-changes ↩