Updated to reflect Part Suitability replacing Part 9: grounds for refusal of the Immigration Rules.

Updated to clarify that where a person has entry clearance or extant permission, there is no power to refuse entry solely because a person has an outstanding litigation debt.

Electronic travel authorisations added to the list of applications to which this guidance does not apply.

‘Appendix Domestic Worker who is a Victim of Modern Slavery’ added to the list of applications to which this guidance does not apply in the ‘What is a litigation debt?’ section.

Minor amendment to the introduction to clarify that this guidance applies to family reunion applications.

Updated guidance in line with FBIS changes from 1 December 2020.

Guidance updated.

First published.