What is section 3C leave? When does section 3C leave apply? Does
section 3C extend leave to remain in the UK? When and how does
section 3C leave end? Can section 3C leave be cancelled? These are
just some of the questions asked by our clients who are concerned
about how section 3C of the Immigration Act 1971 may impact on
their immigration status.
1. Understanding Limited Leave to Remain Under UK Immigration
Law
The term limited leave to remain appears straightforward. As it
says on the tin, migrants are granted permission to stay in the UK
for a definite period, necessitating a specified end date, which is
recorded on their eVisa (and previously BRP). If someone wants to
remain in the UK beyond the expiry of their permission, they will
need to submit an application to extend their stay in the UK. So
far, so straightforward.
