Immigration status and eligibility for housing

What this course covers

Face to face and webinar training includes:

• an update on relevant legislation, including the EU Settlement Scheme

• an outline of EEA nationals’ rights to reside, including derivative rights

• the rights of family members of EEA nationals

• the rights of people subject to immigration control

• the case of SSWP v AT [2023] EWCA Civ 1307, on the entitlement of a person with pre-settled status to apply for universal credit, despite not meeting the usual eligibility criteria

At the end of this training, you'll be able to recognise the rules for determining eligibility for housing assistance under the Housing Act 1996.

Face to face training

Face to face training also covers:

• an outline of alternative sources of support for people from abroad

• a more detailed examination of rights to reside

• the case of R (PA & Anor) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2023] EWHC 2476 (Admin) on the Home Office discretionary power to lift an NRPF condition

Who this training is for

You should already be familiar with the eligibility rules which apply to homelessness and housing allocations applications.

You might work as an adviser, caseworker or for a local authority in housing or homelessness.