HC 584 · published 2026-09-03 · in force 2026-10-08
Refusal grounds expanded for previous immigration bail breaches
Skilled Worker, Health and Care Worker, Graduate, Student, Partner (family)
What changed
Applicants can now be refused if they previously frustrated immigration controls by failing to report for bail or absconding from custody. This change ensures that suitability provisions apply equally to those applying from within the UK and those applying for entry clearance from abroad.
Who the official source says it applies to
Any applicant who has previously failed to report for bail or absconded from bail or custody.
- applications made on or after 2026-10-08
The source does not state the conditions precisely enough to be certain who is affected. Routewatch sends this as "may apply" to everyone on the routes above.
This change means applicants in the UK who previously failed to report for bail or absconded from bail or custody can now be refused on that basis.
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