Case Law

1. The word “admissible” must mean in the context of paragraph 403(c) the ability to enter lawfully and reside lawfully. “Admissible” does not incorporate the concept of “permanent residence”. 2. The Statelessness Convention does not impose a requirement on contracting parties to grant either permanent residence or citizenship.

25 March 2021 | Judicial Body: United Kingdom: Upper Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) | Legal Instrument: 1954 Statelessness Convention | Topic(s): Entry / Exit - Residence permits / Residency - Statelessness | Countries: Kuwait - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

25 April 2017 | Judicial Body: United Kingdom: Upper Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) | Topic(s): Family reunification - Refugee status determination (RSD) / Asylum procedures - Right to family life - Visas | Countries: Iraq - Kuwait - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

22 July 2013 | Judicial Body: United Kingdom: Upper Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) | Topic(s): Citizenship / Nationality law - Denial of nationality - Discrimination based on race, nationality, ethnicity - Persecution of family members - Racial / Ethnic persecution - Refugee status determination (RSD) / Asylum procedures - Right to a nationality - Statelessness - Statelessness | Countries: Iraq - Kuwait - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland