Written Question·Home Office·UIN 18495
Independent Immigration Appeals Authority
Tabled: 13 July 2026
Answered: 16 July 2026
Named DayQuestion
James McMurdock
Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to clause 19 of the Immigration and Asylum Bill, whether a person will be required to demonstrate likely financial independence throughout the entire duration of any leave granted.
Answer
Alex NorrisClause 19 strengthens the existing financial independence considerations that form part of the public interest test in Article 8 cases.The provision will require decision makers to assess more rigorously an individual's ability to support and accommodate ...
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