12 October 2017
Article by Abdul Zeb, Immigration Solicitor at Fountain Solicitors
The Home Office announced changes to the immigration policy for survivors of the Grenfell Tower tragedy so it provides a route to settlement in the UK.
Under the original policy, eligible foreign nationals directly affected by the fire with uncertain immigration status could be granted 12 months’ limited leave to remain in the UK with full access to relevant support and assistance.
The changes announced yesterday will enable those who qualify under this policy and who come forward before 30 November to have their limited leave extended and to qualify for permanent residence after a total period of 5 years’ leave granted under the policy, subject to meeting security, criminality and fraud checks.
Grenfell Tower eligible survivors granted the initial 12 months’ leave outside the Immigration Rules will be able to apply for further periods of limited leave with access to public funds and permission to work, and indefinite leave to remain after 5 years’ lawful residence.
Meanwhile, relatives of survivors or victims of the tragedy will be able to stay in the UK for up to six months from their date of entry.
The new immigration policy allows relatives who have come to the UK to provide a short period of support to a survivor or to arrange the funeral of a family member to have their stay extended.
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