Policy paper

Statement of changes to the Immigration Rules: HC 259, 9 July 2026 (accessible)

Published 9 July 2026

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 1628), 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), 10 September 2024 (HC 217), 26 November 2024 (HC 344), 12 March 2025 (HC 733), 24 June 2025 (HC 836), 1 July 2025 (HC 997), 5 August 2025 (CP 1373), 14 October 2025 (HC 1333), 9 December 2025 (HC 1491) and 5 March 2026 (HC 1691).

Implementation

The following paragraphs shall take effect on 30 July 2026:

• APP EU1

• APP EU(FP)1

The following paragraphs shall take effect on 3 August 2026:

• 1.1

• 5.1 to 5.6

• 8.5 and 8.6

• 11.1 to 11.3

• 13.1 and 13.2

• APP AR1

• APP HMAF1 to APP HMAF5

• APP AFI1 to APP AFI3

• APP ECAA1 and APP ECAA2

• APP FM1 to APP FM13

• APP V1 to APP V3

• APP ST1 and APP ST2

• APP CS1

• APP PC1

• APP GR1 to APP GR4

• APP SW1 to APP SW7

• APP GBM1 to APP GBM10

• APP MOR1 to APP MOR4

• APP ROB1 to APP ROB4

• APP UKA1 to APP UKA4

• APP GT1 to APP GT4

• APP HPI1 and APP HPI2

• APP SCU1

• APP SCU3

• APP SCU5 and APP SCU6

• APP SU1 and APP SU2

• APP INNF1 to APP INNF4

• APP ISP1 to APP ISP4

• APP DW1 and APP DW2

• APP YMS1

• APP CRV1 and APP CRV2

• APP RW1 and APP RW2

• APP CW1 and APP CW2

• APP IA1 and APP IA2

• APP GAE1 and APP GAE2

• APP HK1 to APP HK6

• APP ADR1 and APP ADR2

• APP LR1 and APP LR2

• APP PL1 and APP PL2

• APP SF1 and APP SF2

• APP AF(GHK)1 and AF(GHK)2

The following paragraphs shall take effect on 3 August 2026. 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, a claim, or an application for administrative review has been made before 3 August 2026, such applications will be decided in accordance with the Immigration Rules in force on 2 August 2026:

• 8.1 to 8.4

• APP ETA1 and APP ETA2

• APP CS2 and APP CS3

• APP GTP1 to APP GTP6

• APP SCU2

• APP SCU4

• APP S1 and APP S2

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 Changes to Part 1

1.1. In paragraph 11B, for (h) substitute (i).

Changes to Part 5

5.1. For paragraph 196A(iii)(4), substitute:

“(4) after the date on which paragraph 1 of Schedule 10 to the Immigration Act 2016 is commenced, immigration bail in circumstances in which temporary admission or temporary release would previously have been granted, except where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies; and”.

5.2. For paragraph 196D(iv)(4), substitute:

“(4) after the date on which paragraph 1 of Schedule 10 to the Immigration Act 2016 is commenced, immigration bail in circumstances in which temporary admission or temporary release would previously have been granted, except where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies; and”.

5.3. For Paragraph 197(vii)(4), substitute:

“(4) after the date on which paragraph 1 of Schedule 10 to the Immigration Act 2016 is commenced, immigration bail in circumstances in which temporary admission or temporary release would previously have been granted, except where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies; and”.

5.4. For paragraph 198(a)(ii)(4), substitute:

“(4) after the date on which paragraph 1 of Schedule 10 to the Immigration Act 2016 is commenced, immigration bail in circumstances in which temporary admission or temporary release would previously have been granted, except where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies;”.

5.5. For paragraph 198A(ii)(4), substitute:

“(4) after the date on which paragraph 1 of Schedule 10 to the Immigration Act 2016 is commenced, immigration bail in circumstances in which temporary admission or temporary release would previously have been granted, except where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies;”.

5.6. For paragraph 199(iii)(4), substitute:

“(4) after the date on which paragraph 1 of Schedule 10 to the Immigration Act 2016 is commenced, immigration bail in circumstances in which temporary admission or temporary release would previously have been granted, except where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies; and”.

Changes to Part 8

8.1. For paragraph 297(i)(f), substitute:

“(f) one parent is present and settled in the United Kingdom or being admitted on the same occasion for settlement, their other parent does not have (and is not being granted) limited leave in the UK, unless there are serious and compelling reasons to grant the applicant settlement; or”.

8.2. After paragraph 297(i)(f), insert:

“(g) a close relative is present and settled in the United Kingdom and the applicant has no family other than the close relative in the UK that could reasonably be expected to support or care for them;”.

8.3. For paragraph 298(i)(d), substitute:

“(d) one parent is present and settled in the United Kingdom or being admitted on the same occasion for settlement, their other parent does not have (and is not being granted) limited leave in the UK, unless there are serious and compelling reasons to grant the applicant settlement; or”.

8.4. After paragraph 298(i)(d), insert:

“(e) a close relative is present and settled in the United Kingdom and the applicant has no family other than the close relative in the UK that could reasonably be expected to support or care for them;”.

8.5. For paragraph 319C(h)(iv), substitute:

“(iv) after the date on which paragraph 1 of Schedule 10 to the Immigration Act 2016 is commenced, a grant of immigration bail in circumstances in which temporary admission or temporary release would previously have been granted, except where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies.”.

8.6. For paragraph 319H(h)(iv), substitute:

“(iv) after the date on which paragraph 1 of Schedule 10 to the Immigration Act 2016 is commenced, a grant of immigration bail in circumstances in which temporary admission or temporary release would previously have been granted, except where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies.”.

Changes to Part 11

11.1. In paragraph 339NA(viii), for “.”, substitute “; or”.

11.2. After paragraph 339NA(viii), insert:

“(ix) the applicant is an EEA or Swiss national; or

(x) the Secretary of State is otherwise able to conclude from their application that the claim is clearly unfounded.”.

11.3. At the end of paragraph 339NA, for:

“The omission of a personal interview shall not prevent the Secretary of State from taking a decision on the application. Where the personal interview is omitted, the applicant and dependants shall be given a reasonable opportunity to submit further information.”,

substitute:

“The omission of a personal interview shall not prevent the Secretary of State from taking a positive or negative decision on the application.”.

Changes to Part 13

13.1. For paragraph 13.1.1(a), substitute:

“(a) they have been convicted of a criminal offence for which they have received a custodial sentence of at least 12 months or received a suspended sentence of at least 12 months where a person has been convicted on or after 22 March 2026; or”.

13.2. For paragraph 13.2.1, substitute:

“13.2.1. Where a foreign national has been convicted in the UK or overseas and received a custodial sentence of at least 12 months or received a suspended sentence of at least 12 months where a person has been convicted on or after 22 March 2026; has been convicted of an offence that has caused serious harm; or is a persistent offender, the public interest requires the foreign national’s deportation unless:

(a) the private life exception in paragraph 13.2.3, or the family life exception in paragraph 13.2.4, is met; or

(b) there are very compelling circumstances such that removal would be contrary to the Human Rights Act 1998.”.

Changes to Appendix Administrative Review

APP AR1. In AR 1.1, after:

“• Appendix ECAA: Extension of Stay”,

Insert:

“• Appendix ECAA Settlement: ECAA nationals and settlement”.

Changes to Appendix HM Armed Forces

APP HMAF1. For AF 2.2, substitute:

“If the applicant is in the UK on the date of application, they must not be:

(a) in breach of immigration laws, except that where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies, that period of overstaying will be disregarded; or

(b) on immigration bail, except where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies.”.

APP HMAF2. For AF 10.2, substitute:

“If the applicant is in the UK on the date of application, they must not be:

(a) in breach of immigration laws, except that where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies, that period of overstaying will be disregarded; or

(b) on immigration bail, except where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies.”.

APP HMAF3. For AF 21.2, substitute:

“AF21.2. Entry clearance or permission to stay as a dependent child will be granted to end on the same date as the parent’s permission, unless the parent is a British citizen or a person who has a right to enter or stay in the UK without restriction and is, or will be, ordinarily resident in the UK.

Where the child’s sole parent is a member of HM Armed Forces who is exempt from immigration control and does not hold permission under these Rules, the child will be granted permission to stay for a period of five years.

Where the child has only one parent with permission to enter or stay in the UK, the same alignment rules apply in relation to that parent.”.

APP HMAF4. For AF 23.2, substitute:

“AF 23.2. If the applicant is in the UK on the date of application, they must not be:

(a) in breach of immigration laws, except that where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies, that period of overstaying will be disregarded; or

(b) on immigration bail, except where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies.”.

APP HMAF5. For AF 27.3, substitute:

“AF27.3. Where the applicant is a child, the requirement to complete a period of 60 months under this Appendix does not apply if:

(a) the applicant’s parent meets AF 27.1 and is being granted settlement under this Appendix at the same time; or

(b) the applicant’s sole parent is a member of HM Armed Forces who is currently exempt from immigration control, but who is applying for settlement under AF 5.1.”.

Changes to Appendix International Armed Forces and International Civilian Employees

APP AFI1. For the introduction, substitute:

“A partner or child of a member of an International Armed Force or International Civilian Employees of either a North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) or the Australian Department of Defence can also apply for permission on this route.

This route is also for a partner or child of a member of an International Armed Force when that member of an International Armed Force is exempt from immigration control:

• under the 1971 Immigration Act; or

• under the Visiting Forces Act 1952,

where the partner or child is applying for entry clearance or permission to stay and is listed as a dependant on the sponsor’s military movement orders or equivalent civilian posting letter.

An application can be made inside the UK or overseas.

The International Armed Forces and International Civilian Employees route is not a route to settlement.

Those serving in International Reserve Forces or in a civilian capacity with a reserve force, cannot apply on this route.”.

APP AFI2. For AFI 2.2, substitute:

“If the applicant is in the UK they must not be:

(a) in breach of immigration laws, except that where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies, that period of overstaying will be disregarded; or

(b) on immigration bail, except where the Exceptions for

overstayers section of Part Suitability applies.”.

APP AFI3. For AFI 13.2, substitute:

“If the applicant is in the UK they must not be:

(a) in breach of immigration laws, except that where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies, that period of overstaying will be disregarded; or

(b) on immigration bail, except where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies.”.

Changes to Appendix ECAA: Extension of stay

APP ECAA1. For ECAA 2.2, substitute:

“If applying for permission to stay and in respect of conduct after 11pm on 31 December 2020, the applicant must not be:

(a) in breach of immigration laws, except that where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies, that period of overstaying will be disregarded; or

(b) on immigration bail, except where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies.”.

APP ECAA2. For ECAA 8.3, substitute:

“If applying for permission to stay the applicant must not be:

(a) in breach of immigration laws, except that where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies, that period of overstaying will be disregarded; or

(b) on immigration bail, except where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies.”.

Changes to Appendix EU

APP EU1. In Annex 1, at the end of the definition of ‘required date’, insert: “; and

(c) the date of application may be any date where:

(i) the applicant was previously granted limited leave to enter or remain under this Appendix as a family member of a qualifying British citizen; and

(ii) that limited leave was varied into the leave under or outside the Immigration Rules held by the applicant (or last held by them, where that leave has expired and the Secretary of State is satisfied by information provided with the application that, at the date of application, there are reasonable grounds for the person’s delay in making their application since the date of expiry of that leave)”.

Changes to Appendix EU (Family Permit)

APP EU(FP)1. In Annex 1, for sub-paragraph (b) of the definition of ‘required biometrics’, substitute:

“(b) (where the applicant relies on meeting the eligibility requirements in paragraph FP6(1) or FP6(2)) the fingerprints of the applicant (also within that meaning of “biometric information”; unless, in accordance with guidance published by the Secretary of State and in force at the date of application, they are not required to provide these),”.

Changes to Appendix FM

APP FM1. In D-ECP 1.1, in the first place it occurs, after “will be granted entry clearance for”, insert “either”.

APP FM2. In D-ECP 1.1, after “not exceeding 33 months”, for “and subject to a condition of no recourse to public funds,”, substitute:

“or; where the sponsor has been granted 30 months’ permission on the basis of protection status, for a period which ends on the same date as the sponsor’s permission. Any grant of permission under this paragraph will be subject to a condition of no recourse to public funds”.

APP FM3. In D-ECP 1.2, in the first place it occurs, after “will be granted entry clearance for”, insert “either”.

APP FM4. In D-ECP 1.2, after “not exceeding 33 months”, for “and”, substitute “or; where the sponsor has been granted 30 months’ permission on the basis of protection status, for a period which ends on the same date as the sponsor’s permission. Any grant of permission under this paragraph will be”.

APP FM5. In D-LTRP 1.1, in the first place it occurs, after “will be granted limited leave to remain for” insert “either”.

APP FM6. For E-LTRP 2.2, substitute:

“The applicant must not be in the UK-

(a) on immigration bail, unless:

(i) the Secretary of State is satisfied that the applicant arrived in the UK more than 6 months prior to the date of application; and

(ii) paragraph EX.1. applies; or

(iii) where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies; or

(b) in breach of immigration laws (except that, where the exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies any current period of overstaying will be disregarded), unless paragraph EX.1. applies.”.

APP FM7. For E-LTRP 3.2, substitute:

“The applicant must not be in the UK-

(a) on immigration bail, unless:

(i) the Secretary of State is satisfied that the applicant arrived in the UK more than 6 months prior to the date of application; and

(ii) paragraph EX.1. applies; or

(iii) where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies;

(b) in breach of immigration laws (except that, where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies, any current period of overstaying will be disregarded), unless paragraph EX.1. applies.”.

APP FM8. In D-LTRP 1.1, after “not exceeding 30 months,” for “and subject to a condition of no recourse public funds”, substitute:

“or, where the sponsor has been granted 30 months’ permission on the basis of protection status, for a period which ends on the same date as the sponsor’s permission. Any grant of permission under this paragraph will be subject to a condition of no recourse to public funds”.

APP FM9. In D-LTRP 1.2, after “will be granted leave to remain for” insert “either”.

APP FM10. In D-LTRP 1.2, after “not exceeding 30 months,” for “and subject to a condition of no recourse public funds”, substitute:

“or; where the sponsor has been granted 30 months’ permission on the basis of protection status, for a period which ends on the same date as the sponsor’s permission. Any grant of permission under this paragraph will be subject to a condition of no recourse to public funds”.

APP FM11. After paragraph E-ECC.1.6, insert:

“E-ECC.1.7. There must be suitable arrangements for the child’s care and accommodation in the UK which must comply with relevant UK law.”.

APP FM12. In paragraph R-LTRC.1.1(d)(ii), for “1.6.” substitute, “1.7.”.

APP FM13. After paragraph E-LTRC.1.6, insert:

“E-LTRC.1.7. If the applicant is under the age of 18 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 law.”.

Changes to Appendix V: Visitor

APP V1. For V 3.2, substitute:

“If applying for permission to stay the applicant must not be:

(a) in breach of immigration laws, except that where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies, that period of overstaying will be disregarded; or

(b) on immigration bail, except where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies.”.

APP V2. In V 15A.4(e), for “.”, substitute “; or”.

APP V3. After V 15A.4(e), insert:

“(f) a national of India who holds a diplomatic passport issued by India.”.

Changes to Appendix Electronic Travel Authorisation

APP ETA1. In ETA 2.2(a) after “received a custodial”, insert “or suspended”. APP ETA2. In ETA 5.2(a) after “received a custodial”, insert “or suspended”. Changes to Appendix Student

APP ST1. For ST 2.2, substitute:

“If applying for permission to stay the applicant must not be:

(a) in breach of immigration laws, except that where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies, that period of overstaying will be disregarded; or

(b) on immigration bail, except where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies.”.

APP ST2. For ST 29.2, substitute:

“If applying for permission to stay the applicant must not be:

(a) in breach of immigration laws, except that where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies, that period of overstaying will be disregarded; or

(b) on immigration bail, except where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies.”.

Changes to Appendix Child Student

APP CS1. For CS 2.2, substitute:

“If applying for permission to stay the applicant must not be:

(a) in breach of immigration laws, except that where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies, that period of overstaying will be disregarded; or

(b) on immigration bail, except where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies.”. APP CS2. In CS 5A.2(a) after “custodial”, insert “or suspended”. APP CS3. In CS 5A.3(a) after “custodial”, insert “or suspended”. Changes to Appendix Parent of a Child Student

APP PC1. For PC 2.2, substitute:

“If applying for permission to stay the applicant must not be:

(a) in breach of immigration laws, except that where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies, that period of overstaying will be disregarded; or

(b) on immigration bail, except where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies.”.

Changes to Appendix Graduate

APP GR1. For GR 2.2, substitute:

“The applicant must not be:

(a) in breach of immigration laws, except that where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies, that period of overstaying will be disregarded; or

(b) on immigration bail, except where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies.”.

APP GR2. In GR 9.4A(c), for “.” substitute “; or”.

APP GR3. After GR 9.4A(c), insert:

“(d) they must be a child born in the UK to a Graduate who holds existing permission to stay in the Graduate route.”.

APP GR4. For GR 10.2, substitute:

“The applicant must not be:

(a) in breach of immigration laws, except that where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies, that period of overstaying will be disregarded; or

(b) on immigration bail, except where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies.”.

Changes to Appendix Skilled Worker

APP SW1. For SW 2.2, substitute:

“If applying for permission to stay the applicant must not be:

(a) in breach of immigration laws, except that where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies, that period of overstaying will be disregarded; or

(b) on immigration bail, except where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies.”.

APP SW2. In SW 4.2(d)(ii), for “the date of application is before 1 January 2028”, substitute “the application has been made using a certificate of sponsorship issued by the sponsor to the applicant before 1 January 2028”.

APP SW3. In SW 6.1(g)(i), for “the date of application is before 1 January 2027”, substitute “the application has been made using a certificate of sponsorship issued by the sponsor to the applicant before 1 January 2027”.

APP SW4. In SW 14.3B(d), for “SW 14.2(a)”, substitute “SW 14.2A(a)”.

APP SW5. For SW 20.2, substitute:

“The applicant must not be:

(a) in breach of immigration laws, except that where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies, that period of overstaying will be disregarded; or

(b) on immigration bail, except where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies.”.

APP SW6. For SW 27.2, substitute:

“If applying for permission to stay the applicant must not be:

(a) in breach of immigration laws, except that where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies, that period of overstaying will be disregarded; or

(b) on immigration bail, except where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies.”.

APP SW7. For SW 38.2, substitute:

“The applicant must not be:

(a) in breach of immigration laws, except that where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies, that period of overstaying will be disregarded; or

(b) on immigration bail, except where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies.”.

Changes to Appendix Global Business Mobility

APP GBM1. For SNR 2.2, substitute:

“If applying for permission to stay the applicant must not be:

(a) in breach of immigration laws, except that where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies, that period of overstaying will be disregarded; or

(b) on immigration bail, except where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies.”.

APP GBM2. For SNR 15.2, substitute:

“If applying for permission to stay the applicant must not be:

(a) in breach of immigration laws, except that where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies, that period of overstaying will be disregarded; or

(b) on immigration bail, except where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies.”.

APP GBM3. For GTR 2.2, substitute:

“If applying for permission to stay the applicant must not be:

(a) in breach of immigration laws, except that where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies, that period of overstaying will be disregarded; or

(b) on immigration bail, except where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies.”.

APP GBM4. For GTR 15.2, substitute:

“If applying for permission to stay the applicant must not be:

(a) in breach of immigration laws, except that where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies, that period of overstaying will be disregarded; or

(b) on immigration bail, except where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies.”.

APP GBM5. For UKX 2.2, substitute:

“If applying for permission to stay the applicant must not be:

(a) in breach of immigration laws, except that where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies, that period of overstaying will be disregarded; or

(b) on immigration bail, except where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies.”.

APP GBM6. For UKX 15.2, substitute:

“If applying for permission to stay the applicant must not be:

(a) in breach of immigration laws, except that where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies, that period of overstaying will be disregarded; or

(b) on immigration bail, except where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies.”.

APP GBM7. For SSU 2.2, substitute:

“If applying for permission to stay the applicant must not be:

(a) in breach of immigration laws, except that where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies, that period of overstaying will be disregarded; or

(b) on immigration bail, except where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies.”.

APP GBM8. For SSU 15.2, substitute:

“If applying for permission to stay the applicant must not be:

(a) in breach of immigration laws, except that where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies, that period of overstaying will be disregarded; or

(b) on immigration bail, except where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies.”.

APP GBM9. For SEC 2.2, substitute:

“If applying for permission to stay the applicant must not be:

(a) in breach of immigration laws, except that where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies, that period of overstaying will be disregarded; or

(b) on immigration bail, except where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies.”.

APP GBM10. For SEC 13.2, substitute:

“If applying for permission to stay the applicant must not be:

(a) in breach of immigration laws, except that where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies, that period of overstaying will be disregarded; or

(b) on immigration bail, except where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies.”.

Changes to Appendix T2 Minister of Religion

APP MOR1. For MOR 2.2, substitute:

“If applying for permission to stay the applicant must not be:

(a) in breach of immigration laws, except that where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies, that period of overstaying will be disregarded; or

(b) on immigration bail, except where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies.”.

APP MOR2. For MOR 12.2, substitute:

“The applicant must not be:

(a) in breach of immigration laws, except that where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies, that period of overstaying will be disregarded; or

(b) on immigration bail, except where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies.”.

APP MOR3. For MOR 19.2, substitute:

“If applying for permission to stay the applicant must not be:

(a) in breach of immigration laws, except that where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies, that period of overstaying will be disregarded; or

(b) on immigration bail, except where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies.”.

APP MOR4. For MOR 29.2, substitute:

“The applicant must not be:

(a) in breach of immigration laws, except that where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies, that period of overstaying will be disregarded; or

(b) on immigration bail, except where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies.”.

Changes to Appendix Representative of an Overseas Business

APP ROB1. For ROB 2.2, substitute:

“If applying for permission to stay the applicant must not be:

(a) in breach of immigration laws, except that where the

Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies, that period of overstaying will be disregarded; or

(b) on immigration bail, except where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies.”.

APP ROB2. For ROB 13.2, substitute:

“The applicant must not be:

(a) in breach of immigration laws, except that where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies, that period of overstaying will be disregarded; or

(b) on immigration bail, except where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies.”.

APP ROB3. For ROB 21.2, substitute:

“If applying for permission to stay the applicant must not be:

(a) in breach of immigration laws, except that where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies, that period of overstaying will be disregarded; or

(b) on immigration bail, except where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies.”.

APP ROB4. For ROB 32.2, substitute:

“The applicant must not be:

(a) in breach of immigration laws, except that where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies, that period of overstaying will be disregarded; or

(b) on immigration bail, except where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies.”.

Changes to Appendix UK Ancestry

APP UKA1. For UKA 2.2, substitute:

“If applying for permission to stay the applicant must not be:

(a) in breach of immigration laws, except that where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies, that period of overstaying will be disregarded; or

(b) on immigration bail, except where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies.”.

APP UKA2. For UKA 11.2, substitute:

“The applicant must not be:

(a) in breach of immigration laws, except that where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies, that period of overstaying will be disregarded; or

(b) on immigration bail, except where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies.”.

APP UKA3. For UKA 19.2, substitute:

“If applying for permission to stay the applicant must not be:

(a) in breach of immigration laws, except that where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies, that period of overstaying will be disregarded; or

(b) on immigration bail, except where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies.”.

APP UKA4. For UKA 29.2, substitute:

“The applicant must not be:

(a) in breach of immigration laws, except that where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies, that period of overstaying will be disregarded; or

(b) on immigration bail, except where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies.”.

Changes to Appendix Global Talent

APP GT1. For GT 2.2, substitute:

“If applying for permission to stay the applicant must not be:

(a) in breach of immigration laws, except that where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies, that period of overstaying will be disregarded; or

(b) on immigration bail, except where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies.”.

APP GT2. For GT 9.2, substitute:

“The applicant must not be:

(a) in breach of immigration laws, except that where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies, that period of overstaying will be disregarded; or

(b) on immigration bail, except where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies.”.

APP GT3. For GT 17.2, substitute:

“If applying for permission to stay the applicant must not be:

(a) in breach of immigration laws, except that where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies, that period of overstaying will be disregarded; or

(b) on immigration bail, except where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies.”.

APP GT4. For GT 26.2, substitute:

“The applicant must not be:

(a) in breach of immigration laws, except that where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies, that period of overstaying will be disregarded; or

(b) on immigration bail, except where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies.”.

Changes to Appendix GT: Prestigious prizes

APP GTP1. In Table 1: Arts and culture prizes, for “International Chopin Piano Competition – First place”, substitute “International Chopin Piano Competition – First prize”.

APP GTP2. In Table 4: Film and television prizes, for:

“

Golden Globes – Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role in a Television Series - Drama	Hollywood Foreign Press Association
Golden Globes – Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role in a Television Series - Drama	Hollywood Foreign Press Association

”

substitute:

“

Golden Globes – Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Series - Drama	Hollywood Foreign Press Association
Golden Globes – Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Series - Drama	Hollywood Foreign Press Association

”.

APP GTP3. In Table 4: Film and television prizes, for “Golden Globes – Cecil B. deMille Award”, substitute “Golden Globes – Cecil B. DeMille Award”.

APP GTP4. In Table 5: Digital technology prizes, for “Computer Pioneer Award in Honor Women of the ENIAC Computer Pioneer Award”, substitute

“Computer Pioneer Award in Honor of the Women of the ENIAC Award”.

APP GTP5. In Table 6: Science, engineering, humanities, social science and medicine prizes, for “Fyssen Internation Prize”, substitute “Fyssen International Prize”.

APP GTP6. In Table 6: Science, engineering, humanities, social science and medicine prizes, for:

“

WH Pierce Prize

Society for Applied Microbiology

”

substitute:

“

WH Pierce Global Impact in Microbiology Prize

Applied Microbiology International

”.

Changes to Appendix High Potential Individual (HPI)

APP HPI1. For HPI 2.2, substitute:

“If applying for permission to stay the applicant must not be:

(a) in breach of immigration laws, except that where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies, that period of overstaying will be disregarded; or

(b) on immigration bail, except where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies.”.

APP HPI2. For HPI 11.2, substitute:

“If applying for permission to stay the applicant must not be:

(a) in breach of immigration laws, except that where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies, that period of overstaying will be disregarded; or

(b) on immigration bail, except where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies.”.

Changes to Appendix Scale-Up

APP SCU1. For SCU 2.2, substitute:

“If applying for permission to stay the applicant must not be:

(a) in breach of immigration laws, except that where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies, that period of overstaying will be disregarded; or

(b) on immigration bail, except where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies.”.

APP SCU2. In SCU 8.2(a), after “parental,” insert “neonatal,”.

APP SCU3. For SCU 14.2, substitute:

“The applicant must not be:

(a) in breach of immigration laws, except that where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies, that period of overstaying will be disregarded; or

(b) on immigration bail, except where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies.”.

APP SCU4. In SCU 18.3(a), after “parental,” insert “neonatal,”.

APP SCU5. For SCU 21.2, substitute:

“If applying for permission to stay the applicant must not be:

(a) in breach of immigration laws, except that where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies, that period of overstaying will be disregarded; or

(b) on immigration bail, except where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies.”.

APP SCU6. For SCU 31.2, substitute:

“The applicant must not be:

(a) in breach of immigration laws, except that where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies, that period of overstaying will be disregarded; or

(b) on immigration bail, except where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies.”.

Changes to Appendix Start-Up

APP SU1. For SU 2.2, substitute:

“If applying for permission to stay the applicant must not be:

(a) in breach of immigration laws, except that where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies, that period of overstaying will be disregarded; or

(b) on immigration bail, except where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies.”.

APP SU2. For SU 14.2, substitute:

“If applying for permission to stay the applicant must not be:

(a) in breach of immigration laws, except that where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies, that period of overstaying will be disregarded; or

(b) on immigration bail, except where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies.”.

Changes to Appendix Innovator Founder

APP INNF1. For INNF 2.2, substitute:

“If applying for permission to stay the applicant must not be:

(a) in breach of immigration laws, except that where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies, that period of overstaying will be disregarded; or

(b) on immigration bail, except where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies.”.

APP INNF2. For INNF 16.2, substitute:

“The applicant must not be:

(a) in breach of immigration laws, except that where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies, that period of overstaying will be disregarded; or

(b) on immigration bail, except where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies.”.

APP INNF3. For INNF 23.2, substitute:

“If applying for permission to stay the applicant must not be:

(a) in breach of immigration laws, except that where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies, that period of overstaying will be disregarded; or

(b) on immigration bail, except where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies.”.

APP INNF4. For INNF 33.2, substitute:

“The applicant must not be:

(a) in breach of immigration laws, except that where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies, that period of overstaying will be disregarded; or

(b) on immigration bail, except where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies.”.

Changes to Appendix International Sportsperson

APP ISP1. For ISP 2.2, substitute:

“If applying for permission to stay the applicant must not be:

(a) in breach of immigration laws, except that where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies, that period of overstaying will be disregarded; or

(b) on immigration bail, except where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies.”.

APP ISP2. For ISP 13.2, substitute:

“The applicant must not be:

(a) in breach of immigration laws, except that where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies, that period of overstaying will be disregarded; or

(b) on immigration bail, except where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies.”.

APP ISP3. For ISP 21.2, substitute:

“If applying for permission to stay the applicant must not be:

(a) in breach of immigration laws, except that where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies, that period of overstaying will be disregarded; or

(b) on immigration bail, except where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies.”.

APP ISP4. For ISP 31.2, substitute:

“The applicant must not be:

(a) in breach of immigration laws, except that where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies, that period of overstaying will be disregarded; or

(b) on immigration bail, except where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies.”. Changes to Appendix Domestic Workers in a Private Household APP DW1. For DW 15.2, substitute:

“If applying for permission to stay the applicant must not be:

(a) in breach of immigration laws, except that where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies, that period of overstaying will be disregarded; or

(b) on immigration bail, except where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies.”.

APP DW2. For DW 24.2, substitute:

“If applying for permission to stay the applicant must not be:

(a) in breach of immigration laws, except that where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies, that period of overstaying will be disregarded; or

(b) on immigration bail, except where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies.”. Changes to Appendix Temporary Work – Youth Mobility Scheme APP YMS1. For YMS 2.2, substitute:

“If applying for permission to stay the applicant must not be:

(a) in breach of immigration laws, except that where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies, that period of overstaying will be disregarded; or

(b) on immigration bail, except where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies.”.

Changes to Appendix Temporary Work – Creative Worker

APP CRV1. For CRV 2.2, substitute:

“If applying for permission to stay the applicant must not be:

(a) in breach of immigration laws, except that where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies, that period of overstaying will be disregarded; or

(b) on immigration bail, except where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies.”.

APP CRV2. For CRV 11.2, substitute:

“If applying for permission to stay the applicant must not be:

(a) in breach of immigration laws, except that where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies, that period of overstaying will be disregarded; or

(b) on immigration bail, except where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies.”.

Changes to Appendix Temporary Work – Religious Worker

APP RW1. For RW 2.2, substitute:

“If applying for permission to stay the applicant must not be:

(a) in breach of immigration laws, except that where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies, that period of overstaying will be disregarded; or

(b) on immigration bail, except where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies.”.

APP RW2. For RW 10.2, substitute:

“If applying for permission to stay the applicant must not be:

(a) in breach of immigration laws, except that where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies, that period of overstaying will be disregarded; or

(b) on immigration bail, except where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies.”.

Changes to Appendix Temporary Work - Charity Worker

APP CW1. For CW 2.2, substitute:

“If applying for permission to stay the applicant must not be:

(a) in breach of immigration laws, except that where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies, that period of overstaying will be disregarded; or

(b) on immigration bail, except where the Exceptions for

overstayers section of Part Suitability applies.”.

APP CW2. For CW 10.2, substitute:

“If applying for permission to stay the applicant must not be:

(a) in breach of immigration laws, except that where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies, that period of overstaying will be disregarded; or

(b) on immigration bail, except where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies.”. Changes to Appendix Temporary Work – International Agreement APP IA1. For IA 2.2, substitute:

“If applying for permission to stay the applicant must not be:

(a) in breach of immigration laws, except that where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies, that period of overstaying will be disregarded; or

(b) on immigration bail, except where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies.”.

APP IA2. For IA 23.2, substitute:

“If applying for permission to stay the applicant must not be:

(a) in breach of immigration laws, except that where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies, that period of overstaying will be disregarded; or

(b) on immigration bail, except where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies.”.

Changes to Appendix Government Authorised Exchange

APP GAE1. For GAE 2.2, substitute:

“If applying for permission to stay the applicant must not be:

(a) in breach of immigration laws, except that where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies, that period of overstaying will be disregarded; or

(b) on immigration bail, except where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies.”.

APP GAE2. For GAE 13.2, substitute:

“If applying for permission to stay the applicant must not be:

(a) in breach of immigration laws, except that where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies, that period of overstaying will be disregarded; or

(b) on immigration bail, except where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies.”.

Changes to Appendix Hong Kong British National (overseas)

APP HK1. For HK 2.2, substitute:

“If applying for permission to stay the applicant must not be:

(a) in breach of immigration laws, except that where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies, that period of overstaying will be disregarded; or

(b) on immigration bail, except where:

(i) the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies; or

(ii) they have been placed on such bail after making an asylum claim in the UK.”.

APP HK2. For HK 11.2, substitute:

“If applying for permission to stay the applicant must not be:

(a) in breach of immigration laws, except that where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies, that period of overstaying will be disregarded; or

(b) on immigration bail, except where:

(i) the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies; or

(ii) they have been placed on such bail after making an asylum claim in the UK.”.

APP HK3. For HK 24.2, substitute:

“If applying for permission to stay the applicant must not be:

(a) in breach of immigration laws, except that where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies, that period of overstaying will be disregarded; or

(b) on immigration bail, except where:

(i) the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies; or

(ii) they have been placed on such bail after making an asylum claim in the UK.”.

APP HK4. For HK 33.2, substitute:

“If applying for permission to stay the applicant must not be:

(a) in breach of immigration laws, except that where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies, that period of overstaying will be disregarded; or

(b) on immigration bail, except where:

(i) the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies; or

(ii) they have been placed on such bail after making an asylum claim in the UK.”.

APP HK5. For HK 46.2, substitute:

“If applying for permission to stay the applicant must not be:

(a) in breach of immigration laws, except that where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies, that period of overstaying will be disregarded; or

(b) on immigration bail, except where:

(i) the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies; or

(ii) they have been placed on such bail after making an asylum claim in the UK.”.

APP HK6. For HK 56.2, substitute:

“The applicant must not be:

(a) in breach of immigration laws, except that where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies, that period of overstaying will be disregarded; or

(b) on immigration bail, except where:

(i) the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies; or

(ii) they have been placed on such bail after making an asylum claim in the UK.”.

Changes to Appendix Adult Dependant Relative

APP ADR1. For ADR 2.2, substitute:

“If applying for permission to stay the applicant must not be:

(a) in breach of immigration laws, except that where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies, that period of overstaying will be disregarded; or

(b) on immigration bail, except where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies.”.

APP ADR2. For ADR 11.2, substitute:

“The applicant must not be:

(a) in breach of immigration laws, except that where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies, that period of overstaying will be disregarded; or

(b) on immigration bail, except where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies.”.

Changes to Appendix Long Residence

APP LR1. For LR 2.2, substitute:

“If applying for permission to stay the applicant must not be:

(a) in breach of immigration laws, except that where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies, that period of overstaying will be disregarded; or

(b) on immigration bail, except where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies.”.

APP LR2. For LR 10.2, substitute:

“The applicant must not be:

(a) in breach of immigration laws, except that where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies, that period of overstaying will be disregarded; or

(b) on immigration bail, except where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies.”.

Changes to Appendix Private Life

APP PL1. For PL 12.7, substitute:

“The applicant must not be:

(a) in breach of immigration laws, except that where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies, that period of overstaying will be disregarded; or

(b) on immigration bail, except where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies.”.

APP PL2. For PL 27.6, substitute:

“The applicant must not be:

(a) in breach of immigration laws, except that where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies, that period of overstaying will be disregarded; or

(b) on immigration bail, except where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies.”.

Changes to Appendix Settlement Family Life

APP SF1. For SETF 2.7, substitute:

“The applicant must not be:

(a) in breach of immigration laws, except that where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies, that period of overstaying will be disregarded; or

(b) on immigration bail, except where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies.”.

APP SF2. For SETF 11.7, substitute:

“The applicant must not be:

(a) in breach of immigration laws, except that where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies, that period of overstaying will be disregarded; or

(b) on immigration bail, except where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies.”.

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

APP AF(GHK)1. For AF(GHK) 2.2, substitute:

“If the applicant is in the UK on the date of application, they must not be:

(a) in breach of immigration laws, except that where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies, that period of overstaying will be disregarded; or

(b) on immigration bail, except where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies.”.

APP AF(GHK)2. For AF(GHK) 8.2, substitute:

“If the applicant is in the UK on the date of application, they must not be:

(a) in breach of immigration laws, except that where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies, that period of overstaying will be disregarded; or

(b) on immigration bail, except where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies.”.

Changes to Appendix Statelessness

APP S1. In S 6.1, for “Further Leave to Remain - Stateless person”, substitute

“SET (O) – Settlement – other”.

APP S2. In S 18.1, for “Further Leave to Remain – Stateless Person”, substitute

“SET (O) – Settlement – other”.

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