The Immigration Minister, Damian Green said that an end to late evidence in points-based system appeals will help stop misuse of the system.

Since Monday 23 May, tribunals do not consider evidence submitted after an application has been made, in appeals relating to applications made in the UK under the points-based system. UK Border Agency statistics show that around two-thirds of appeals allowed by immigration judges are due to late evidence being submitted.

The rules change is designed to end unnecessary appeals and help make sure that applications are right first time. It will apply to all applications made within the UK through the points-based system.

He further said that for too long, the taxpayer has had to shoulder the burden of a system which allowed individuals to drag out their appeal by submitting new evidence at the last minute and that the changes will put an end to this practice for good.

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