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📰 News10 March 2026·2 min read·

Leave Obtained by Deception Not 'Lawfully Resident' — Court of Appeal

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Leave Obtained by Deception Not 'Lawfully Resident' — Court of Appeal
In Bokqiu v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2026] EWCA Civ 191, the Court of Appeal ruled that a person who obtained leave to remain in the UK through deception cannot be considered 'lawfully resident.' The judgment has significant implications for individuals whose immigration status was secured by misrepresentation, as it affects their eligibility for rights and benefits tied to lawful residence. The ruling confirms a strict interpretation of lawful residence under UK immigration law.
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