QUESTION:
I live in the UK and I have indefinite leave to remain. I learnt that with effect from November 11,2025,the Home Office has expanded the grounds for which individuals can have their permission or status cancelled . Please clarify how I may be affected by these new changes as an immigrant with indefinite leave to remain.
ANSWER:
I am happy to inform you that the new changes ( Part Suitability) do not have any effect on individuals with indefinite leave to remain and who are in the UK. The only circumstances by which your indefinite leave to remain can be cancelled are specified in Section 76 of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002.Under this section, your indefinite leave to remain can be revoked if you are found to have obtained it by deception, or if you are liable to deportation or if you have ceased to be a refugee.
It may be necessary to clarify that there are two major grounds for which an individual will be liable for deportation:
1) criminal conviction with a custodial sentence of at least 12 months, or
2) the Home Office otherwise considers your deportation to be conducive to the public good.
I will be happy to throw more light on this matter if you require additional clarifications.
EDDIE ONYEKA
LEAD CONSULTANT