Deportation and Entitlement to Benefits
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The Upper Tribunal has ruled on the entitlement to benefits during a deportation appeal. The decision is significant for migrants facing deportation.
Deportation and Entitlement to Benefits
The Upper Tribunal has ruled on the entitlement to benefits during a deportation appeal. The decision is significant for migrants facing deportation.
Background
The appellant was granted discretionary leave to remain in the UK. However, a decision was later made to deport him. The appellant appealed against this decision and continued to receive benefits until the appeal was heard.
Upper Tribunal's Decision
The Upper Tribunal ruled that the entitlement to benefits ceases after a deportation decision is made, unless an appeal is lodged within 14 days of receiving the decision. In this case, benefits continue to be paid until the appeal is heard.
Importance of the Decision for Migrants
The Upper Tribunal's decision is significant for migrants facing deportation. It highlights the need for a timely appeal against a deportation decision to preserve entitlement to benefits.
Sources
- [RB v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (UC) [2026] UKUT 136 (AAC)](https://freemovement.org.uk/interplay-deportation-entitlement-to-benefits/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=interplay-deportation-entitlement-to-benefits)
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Source: freemovement.org.uk