Previous breach of UK immigration laws: caseworker guidance
Immigration staff guidance on considering a previous breach of immigration laws.
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UK Visas and Immigration guidance for staff on the process when an application for entry clearance, permission to enter or permission to stay must or may be refused, or when it may be cancelled on grounds of a previous breach of UK immigration laws.
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Last updated 15
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Information on Appendix ‘Electronic Travel Authorisation’ added in the ‘Introduction’ section.
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'Appendix Adult Dependent Relative’ added in the ‘Introduction’ section, in line with Immigration Rules changes.
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Updated guidance for use on or after 11 October 2021.
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Guidance updated with minor amendments to clarify when an application can be refused where previous deception has been used.
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Minor amendment to the introduction to clarify that some of this guidance applies to family reunion applications.
Update history
2025-11-11 01:00
Changes to reflect Part Suitability replacing Part 9: grounds for refusal of the Immigration Rules
2023-11-15 18:11
Information on Appendix ‘Electronic Travel Authorisation’ added in the ‘Introduction’ section.
2023-06-01 15:35
‘Appendix Adult Dependent Relative’ added in the ‘Introduction’ section, in line with Immigration Rules changes.