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Immigration roundup: March 2026


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In the March round-up, Jasmine is joined by Chris Dias to discuss a new practitioner's guide to children's protection claims, whether policies to deter asylum seekers actually work and what happens when the Home Office grants settlement by mistake. They cover a number of cases including the latest in the Diego Garcia saga and the Court of Appeal's approach to deportation and subjective fears of family members.

Chris highlights the key points from the latest statement of changes and new sponsor compliance duties. They also cover some updated briefings, including the right to work for asylum seekers and the electronic travel authorisation scheme.


Asylum and protection (00:44)

A practitioner’s guide to commencing children’s protection claims

Home Office decision to remove public funds from Diego Garcia asylum seekers was unlawful, Upper Tribunal finds

Convicted murderer excluded from protection of Refugee Convention

Why the latest attempt to deter asylum seekers won’t work

Asylum support: what is available and what has changed


Statement of changes (11:05)

Statement of changes HC 1691: changes for refugees, skilled workers, children and more


Settlement (15:14)

What happens if the Home Office grants indefinite leave to remain by mistake?


Deportation (17:15)

Subjective fears of family members are relevant but not enough to prevent deportation


Procedure (19:05)

When can you get a refund for the immigration health surcharge?

Is a person who obtained their leave by deception “lawfully resident”?


Work (22:55)

New sponsor compliance duties you need to act on now

Three months is enough: High Court confirms approach to salary assessment in sponsor licence revocation case

When would you ever use the secondary employment provisions?


Updated articles (28:52)

Can asylum seekers work while waiting for a decision on their case?

Do I need an electronic travel authorisation to enter the UK?

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