On the 21 September 2011 the UKBA made the following announcement:

'The Court of Justice of the European Union (ECJ) recently handed down judgment in the case of Ruiz Zambrano (C-34/09). This judgement creates a right to reside and work for the sole carer of a dependent British citizen when that carer has no other right of residence in the UK and removing the carer from the UK would mean the British citizen would have to leave the European Union. The UK Border Agency has been considering the effect of this judgement and whether any changes are required to our policy or the law as a result. Until now, we have not accepted applications we have received on this basis as there is currently no provision within the Immigration (European Economic Area) Regulations 2006 (the regulations) to issue documentation on this basis.

We will amend the regulations in due course to enable a person to be issued with a document confirming that they have a right to live in the UK as a result of the Ruiz Zambrano judgement. However, in the meantime, we will issue a certificate of application to those who are able to show:

• evidence that the dependent national is a British citizen;
  



• evidence of the relationship between the applicant and the British citizen; and
  



• adequate evidence of dependency between the applicant and the British citizen.
  

This certificate will enable a person to work in the UK while their application is outstanding. Once changes to the regulations are made, the application will be given full consideration and documentation will be issued under the regulations to those who meet the final agreed policy.

Employers can accept this certificate of application, in combination with a positive verification from our Employer Checking Service, as proof of right to work in the UK for up to 12 months. This document combination comes under entry 5 of List B within the 'Comprehensive guidance for employers on preventing illegal working', and will provide an employer with a statutory excuse against payment of a civil penalty for up to 12 months.'

Everybody interested in this opportunity can seek further advice from ILAS (LLP) and instruct us for representations.

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Founded in 2004 and located in London, with over six years of experience in legal sector,

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We offer legal advice and representations, helping clients to secure permission to work or remain or to avoid removal or deportation.

We also apply for administrative review/reconsideration, process applications outside of the rules based on compassionate ground and offer assistance to those in detention.

Our devoted and fully qualified team of in-house lawyers and ex immigration officers, experienced caseworkers and advocates caters for corporate and private immigration applicants and appellants both in the United Kingdom and worldwide.

Further information, directions to our office and price list can be found on our website at www.ilas.org.uk.

Our main office address: ILAS (LLP), Nelson House, 341, Lea Bridge Road, London, E10 7LA.

You may also ring us on (44) (0) 208 539 6611 to discuss your matter or to book your consultation or email us on ilas@btconnect.com, info@ilas.org.uk.

Please note that ILAS (LLP) do not have a legal aid franchise and therefore we do not offer advice/services on a publicly funded basis.

Kind regards,                                                 

ILAS (LLP) Team