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Grounds for refusal or cancellation of entry clearance: caseworker guidance

Immigration staff guidance on dealing with applications non-conducive to the public good.

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From:
UK Visas and Immigration
Published:
1 December 2020
Last updated:
11 November 2025
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  1. Updated to reflect Part Suitability replacing Part 9: grounds for refusal of the Immigration Rules.

  2. Minor updates to reflect the introduction of Electronic Travel Authorisations (ETAs).

  3. Staff guidance updated: internal links for staff have been updated.

  4. First published.

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Suitability: non-conducive grounds for refusal or cancellation of entry clearance or permission (accessible)

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Suitability: non-conducive grounds for refusal or cancellation of entry clearance or permission

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UK Visas and Immigration guidance on how staff refuse or cancel entry clearance or permission on the basis that the person’s presence in the UK is not conducive to the public good.

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