Part 6Immigration Procedure

Applications

120Requirement to state additional grounds for application

1

This section applies to a person if—

a

he has made an application to enter or remain in the United Kingdom, or

b

an immigration decision within the meaning of section 82 has been taken or may be taken in respect of him.

2

The Secretary of State or an immigration officer may by notice in writing require the person to state—

a

his reasons for wishing to enter or remain in the United Kingdom,

b

any grounds on which he should be permitted to enter or remain in the United Kingdom, and

c

any grounds on which he should not be removed from or required to leave the United Kingdom.

3

A statement under subsection (2) need not repeat reasons or grounds set out in—

a

the application mentioned in subsection (1)(a), or

b

an application to which the immigration decision mentioned in subsection (1)(b) relates.