Changes to overstayer applications to be introduced from 1 October 2012

Posted: 02/07/2012

Changes to applications from overstayers will be introduced from 1 October 2012, in line with the new immigration rules for family migration which will come into effect from 9 July 2012. As a result, anyone who has overstayed their leave by more than 28 days will have an application for further leave refused.

This change to the immigration rules will apply to individuals applying for further leave under:

the points based system;
all working and student routes;
visiting routes;
long residency routes;
discharged HM Forces; or
UK ancestry routes.

The UKBA is advising anyone with limited leave to remain to extend their leave in good time. Those wishing to remain in the UK after the 28 day period should leave the UK and reapply for a visa.

Penningtons’ immigration team will bring you further information about the changes in due course.

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