Visa-exempt national with previous refusal/removal order issued as non-visa-exempt national.

[BlackBirdSSG]

Kindly assist me in this regard

Applicant was previously visa-required citizen (Pakistan) and was on student visa when his application switch from T4 to T1 in 2014 was refused due to fraudulent document [322(1A)]. Generally, a 10-year ban is imposed, however left voluntarily on their own expenses, ban was of ONE year only.

During this time, applicant was detained by Immigration Enforcement team and sent to Brook House IRC detention centre, but was eventually released due to hearing. However, applicant voluntarily left country on their own expense same year.

Now, in 2023, applicant is a visa-exempt citizen (US Citizen) and don't fall under any ban. Can they visit UK without visa with past history of 'removal order' which applicant complied with?

Thanks in advance!

[Frontier Mole]

Visa exempt is not a term that actually means there is no visa issued or required. It means that a visa is issued at the point of entry. It does not mean there is an absolute right of entry. Many US citizens are turned back at the border by the Home Office because they have mistakenly believed that the visa free status allows them entry for whatever reason. US citizens overstay like any other nationality and are treated in the same way as any overstayers.

Given the pervious historic circumstances of the individual I would suggest they apply for a visa or it could be a very short visit.

[Ticktack]

Kindly assist me in this regard

Applicant was previously visa-required citizen (Pakistan) and was on student visa when his application switch from T4 to T1 in 2014 was refused due to fraudulent document [322(1A)]. Generally, a 10-year ban is imposed, however left voluntarily on their own expenses, ban was of ONE year only.

During this time, applicant was detained by Immigration Enforcement team and sent to Brook House IRC detention centre, but was eventually released due to hearing. However, applicant voluntarily left country on their own expense same year.

Now, in 2023, applicant is a visa-exempt citizen (US Citizen) and don't fall under any ban. Can they visit UK without visa with past history of 'removal order' which applicant complied with?

Thanks in advance!

Ban is for 10 years. Let him try and travel next year after the expiration of the ban.
The ban is on the person, not the passports. The system would flag it.