Deportation is action taken by the Home Office to remove a person from the UK. This is usually taken when a person has no lawful leave to remain in the UK.
Before a person is deported, they will be made aware of the Home Office’s intentions and they will be given a chance to appeal this decision.
When a person has no lawful stay in the UK, the Home Office will serve them with a Notice stating that they are liable to be detained and/or removed. It is at this stage we would recommend that action is taken to ensure that the person’s position in the UK is preserved, this could be my making an application to the Home Office but it varies depending on a person’s situation.
If a person does not take any action, the Home Office will then move forward and detain the person in an Immigration Removal Centre. This is to ensure that the person does not runaway or abscond before they are removed.
The next stage is when Removal Directions are served upon the person. These directions will inform them that the Home Office intends to remove (deport) them from the UK and they may give a date and time that the removal will take place. If not this information will be given in a separate notice.
Removal Directions do carry a right of appeal. This means that the person is given an opportunity to argue their case why they should be allowed to remain in the UK.
Removal proceedings are dealt with very quickly, therefore it is important for a person to seek legal advice as soon as possible.
If you require any further information or assistance from us in relation to any of the above matter, please contact our offices.