Written Question·Home Office·UIN 18495

Independent Immigration Appeals Authority

Tabled: 13 July 2026
Answered: 16 July 2026
Named Day

Question

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 Norris
Clause 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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