What is a Section 120 Notice?
Section 120 Notice under the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002
What is a Section 120 Notice?
A Section 120 Notice otherwise known as a “one-stop notice” is simply a requirement to state additional grounds for your application. It raises an ongoing duty on the applicant to disclose any additional reasons that would allow them to remain in the UK before being removed.
Who can be served with a Section 120 Notice?
This notice can be served on individuals who have either:
- Made an application to enter or remain in the UK, or
- Made a human rights claim, or
- Made a protection claim, or
- A decision to deport/remove the applicant has been taken
Is there a time limit to respond to the Section 120 Notice?
A time limit may be specified. If there is a time limit it will be stated on the Section 120 Notice.
Why respond to a Section 120 Notice?
If you fail to respond to a Section 120 Notice this will impact future claims not only being refused but it may also be refused with no right of appeal. This is known as certified refusal under Section 96 of the 2002 Act.
Take it seriously and reply to the notice properly
In other words, this may be your last chance to explain your case before the competent authority. If you properly explain your matter with supporting evidence you still have a chance to obtain a Leave to Remain or a right of appeal in the UK.
Contact our Immigration Solicitors
For expert advice and assistance on how to respond to a Section 120 notice under the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002, contact our immigration solicitors in London on 0203 755 2858 or via email: info@ahlaws.co.uk
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