EG v The Entry Clearance Officer, Lagos

EG v The Entry Clearance Officer, Lagos

Although the immigration judge erred in law by conducting post-hearing internet research, the error was not material because the appellant failed to meet the financial requirements for entry as a student under Rule 57(vi).

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Parties
Appellant: EG; Respondent: Entry Clearance Officer, Lagos
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
04 March 2008
Procedural Posture
Immigration Appeal / Reconsideration
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Post Hearing Research, Student Visa Requirements, Financial Eligibility, Procedural Fairness
Immigration Law Post Hearing Research Student Visa Requirements Financial Eligibility Procedural Fairness

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Parties

EG

Appellant

Entry Clearance Officer, Lagos

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Immigration Appeal / Reconsideration

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the immigration judge erred in law by conducting post-hearing internet research without giving parties an opportunity to comment
  2. 2 Whether the appellant met the financial requirements under Rule 57(vi) of the Immigration Rules

Ratio Decidendi

Although the immigration judge erred in law by conducting post-hearing internet research, the error was not material because the appellant failed to meet the financial requirements for entry as a student under Rule 57(vi).

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The decision of the immigration judge to dismiss the appeal stands.