A person denied a skilled worker visa because they were on immigration bail during their application has lost their judicial challenge. The Court of Appeal ruled that the Home Office acted lawfully by refusing the visa on this basis.
“The Court upheld that being on immigration bail at the time of application is a valid ground for refusal,” the judgment stated.
Immigration bail indicates ongoing immigration control measures. It signals concerns about compliance or enforcement, impacting eligibility for certain visa categories, including skilled worker visas.
This case emphasizes that immigration bail status can legally justify refusal of UK skilled worker visas, reaffirming strict immigration compliance rules.