Windrush scheme: caseworker guidance
Immigration staff guidance on considering cases under the Windrush scheme.
- From:
- Home Office and UK Visas and Immigration
- Published
- 24 May 2018
- Last updated
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111 November20242025 — See all updates
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Windrush scheme casework guidance
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Details
UK Visas and Immigration guidance for staff on how to consider cases under the Windrush scheme from those covered by the Windrush scheme policy.
Those who wish to be considered under the Windrush scheme, should refer to the information about the Windrush scheme on GOV.UK.
Previous versions of this guidance are available on the National Archives website. These archived versions are for reference only and are no longer current guidance.
Details
UK Visas and Immigration guidance for staff on how to consider cases under the Windrush scheme from those covered by the Windrush scheme policy.
Those who wish to be considered under the Windrush scheme, should refer to the information about the Windrush scheme on GOV.UK.
Previous versions of this guidance are available on the National Archives website. These archived versions are for reference only and are no longer current guidance.
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Update history
2025-11-11 00:01
‘General grounds for refusal’ references changed to ‘suitability requirements’, in line with Immigration Rules changes.
2024-11-01 06:00
Guidance updated. Changes are explained on page 6.
2023-10-24 08:00
Updated guidance published. Changes are detailed on page 6.
2023-05-24 14:19
Guidance updated. Changes are explained on page 6.