Guidance

Leave outside the Immigration Rules

Immigration staff guidance on dealing with applications to grant leave outside the Immigration Rules.

From:
UK Visas and Immigration
Published
2 December 2013
Last updated
9 March 2022 — See all updates

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Leave outside the Immigration Rules

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Immigration staff guidance on when it may be appropriate to exercise discretion to grant leave outside the Immigration Rules (LOTR) on the basis of compelling compassionate grounds (other than family and private life, medical, asylum or protection grounds).

Published 2 December 2013
Last updated 9 March 2022 + show all updates

  1. Updated to clarify that an application for entry clearance, or for leave to enter or remain outside the Immigration Rules cannot be made on an Afghanistan Relocation and Assistance Policy (ARAP) application form.

  2. Updated guidance on leave outside the Immigration Rules.

  3. First published.