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UK Visas and Immigration guidance on how staff make decisions on visitor cases.
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Published 24 April 2015 Last updated 9 November 2022 +show all updates
Updated to reflect changes to the Immigration Rules.
Updated guidance in line with Immigration Rule changes coming into force on 6 October 2021.
Guidance updated: FBIS policy updates Updating reference of leave to permission Adding validity section Adding section on Irish citizens Updating numbering to reflect simplified rules Adding section on new UKVI process Updating references to suitability to tie in with the new Part 9 rules and guidance that will now apply to the Visitor routes