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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Harriet Sherwood and agency

Woman denied indefinite leave to remain in UK under Windrush scheme wins appeal

Head-and-shoulders photograph of Jeanell Hippolyte
Jeanell Hippolyte: ‘I’m delighted by the court’s decision and I am so grateful that the right outcome has happened.’ Photograph: PA

The case of a woman who was denied indefinite leave to remain in the UK even though her father and brothers were granted the status under the Windrush scheme must be reconsidered by the Home Office, the court of appeal has said.

Jeanell Hippolyte, a Saint Lucian national, originally came to the UK at the age of 17 in 2000, but left two years later to comply with immigration rules after her student visa expired.

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