Initial stateless leave increases from 30 months to five years

Policy effect

From April 6, 2019, the initial limited-leave period under the stateless-person provisions increased from 30 months to five years. HC 1919 amended the periods in paragraphs 405 and 413. Applications made before April 6 remained subject to the previous rules. The change removed the need for an intermediate application for further limited leave after 30 months before seeking settlement.

Conditions and exceptions

Validated condition or limit: From April 6, 2019, the initial limited-leave period under the stateless-person provisions increased from 30 months to five years.; Applications made before April 6 remained subject to the previous rules.; The change removed the need for an intermediate application for further limited leave after 30 months before seeking settlement.

Official source excerpt

Quoted verbatim from the official source below. Ellipses indicate omitted text.

… stateless” insert, “or whether they are admissible to another country under the meaning of paragraph 403(c);”. 14.3 After paragraph 403(d) insert: “(e) has sought and failed to obtain or re-establish their nationality with the appropriate authorities of the relevant country; and (f) if, in the case of a child born in the UK, has provided evidence that they have attempted to register their birth with the relevant authorities but have been refused.”. 14.4 In paragraph 405, substitute “30 months” with “five years”. 14.5 In paragraph 407(c) substitute “lawful leave” with “stateless leave granted u … nder Rule 405”. 14.6 In paragraph 410(c), remove “or same sex”. 14.7 For paragraph 410(d)(ii) substitute, (ii) is not married, in a civil partnership or has an unmarried partner with whom they have lived together in a subsisting relationship akin to marriage or a civil partnership for two years or more; and”. 14.8 In paragraph 413, substitute “30 months” with “five years”. Page 18 of 294 14.9 In paragraph 415(c), substitute “lawful leave” with “stateless leave granted under Rule 413”. Changes to Appendix A A1. For paragraph 36, substitute: “36. Available points are shown in Table 4 for initial … ation will be decided in accordance with the rules in force on 29 March 2019. The following sections shall take effect on 6 April 2019. In relation to those changes, if an application for entry clearance, leave to enter or leave to remain has been made before 6 April 2019, such applications will be decided in accordance with the Immigration Rules in force on 5 April 2019. • Part 6A – Paragraphs 6A.58 to 6A.63 • Part 14 – Paragraphs 14.1 to 14.9 • Appendix A – Paragraph A14 • Appendix C – Paragraphs C1 and C4 to C13 • Appendix E – Paragraphs E5 to E8, E10 and E13 • Appendix H – Paragraph H1 • A … ppendix KoLL – Paragraph KoLL1 • Appendix V – Paragraph V1 Page 3 of 294 The changes to Part 7 set out in paragraphs 7.1 to 7.14 and Appendix V set out in paragraph V3 of this statement shall take effect on 6 April 2019. The following sections shall take effect on 6 July 2019. In relation to those changes, if an application for entry clearance, leave to enter or leave to remain has been made before 6 July 2019, such applications will be decided in accordance with the Immigration Rules in force on 5 July 2019. • Part 6A – Paragraph 6A.35 • Appendix A – Paragraph A40 • Appendix B – Paragraphs B1 …

Review method

Two separate automated exact-claim source reviews

Other United Kingdom changes operative in 2019

• 2019-01-08Increase of Concessionary Immigration Health Surcharge for Students and Youth Mobility Migrants to £300
• 2019-01-08Increase of General Immigration Health Surcharge to £400
• 2019-03-11Automatic Grant of Leave via ePassport Gates for Designated Non-Visa Nationals
• 2019-03-30EU Settlement Scheme opens fully after pilot phases
• 2019-03-30Extended Absence Threshold for Lapsing of Indefinite Leave Under Appendix EU
• 2019-08-15Inclusion of Minor Children of Durable Partners as Extended Family Members
• 2019-08-15Recognition of Children Under Non-Adoptive Legal Guardianship as Extended Family Members
• 2019-10-01Section 67 leave can be granted on arrival without a prior refused asylum claim