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Immigration & Asylum Law Update: Durable Partners of EEA National After Surviving Domestic Abuse

Kenworthy's Chambers | January 29, 2019
Following earlier successes before the First-tier Tribunal in securing a retained right of residence card for a durable (unmarried) partner of an EEA national whose relationship had broken down due to domestic abuse

Following earlier successes before the First-tier Tribunal in securing a retained right of residence card for a durable (unmarried) partner of an EEA national whose relationship had broken down due to domestic abuse, Mark Schwenk has now won an appeal at the FTT against the refusal of that person's permanent residence application.

This marks significant achievement to secure long-term residence in what was a long legal battle for the client. The case is also a huge achievement for persons in this category, as there are no provisions in either the domestic regulations or the EU Directives to allow unmarried partners of EEA nationals to retain their rights if they are survivors of domestic abuse.

Mark Schwenk is constantly in demand as an Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Barrister to represent clients in the Immigration and Asylum Chamber, particularly in the Upper Tribunal where he has been involved in several country guidance cases.

If you have an Immigration, Asylum, or Nationality case you need advice or advocacy for, call our Immigration Clerks Courtney Soden and Daniella Howarth on 0161 832 4036, email Courtney@kenworthys.co.uk, Daniella@kenworthys.co.uk, or fill out our contact form.

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