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by avjones » Tue Sep 04, 2007 9:37 am
Hello Alice - there is a specific part of the immigration rules that applies:
Requirements for leave to enter the United Kingdom as a writer, composer or artist
232. The requirements to be met by a person seeking leave to enter the United Kingdom as a writer, composer or artist are that he:
(i) has established himself outside the United Kingdom as a writer, composer or artist primarily engaged in producing original work which has been published (other than exclusively in newspapers or magazines), performed or exhibited for its literary, musical or artistic merit; and
(ii) does not intend to work except as related to his self employment as a writer, composer or artist; and
(iii) has for the preceding year been able to maintain and accommodate himself and any dependants from his own resources without working except as a writer, composer or artist; and
(iv) will be able to maintain and accommodate himself and any dependants from his own resources without working except as a writer, composer or artist and without recourse to public funds; and
(v) holds a valid United Kingdom entry clearance for entry in this capacity.
Leave to enter as a writer, composer or artist
233. A person seeking leave to enter the United Kingdom as a writer, composer or artist may be admitted for a period not exceeding 2 years, subject to a condition restricting his freedom to take employment, provided he is able to produce to the Immigration Officer, on arrival, a valid United Kingdom entry clearance for entry in this capacity.
Refusal of leave to enter as a writer, composer or artist
234. Leave to enter as a writer, composer or artist is to be refused if a valid United Kingdom entry clearance for entry in this capacity is not produced to the Immigration Officer on arrival.
I am not, and cannot, offer legal advice to particular people. I can only discuss general areas of immigration law.
People should always consider obtaining professional advice about their own particular circumstances.
