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What does to stay mean? To stay means to pause or suspend court or enforcement proceedings, in whole or in part, so that no further steps may be taken except as permitted by the court rules (for example, under the Civil Procedure Rules) or by the terms of the order. Proceedings resume only if the stay is lifted or expires. The term is a descriptive procedural expression used across contexts and shaped by court rules and case law rather than a single statutory definition. Typical uses include a stay of proceedings pending settlement (often by Tomlin order/consent order), pending appeal, a stay in favour of...

UK immigration practitioner checklist: supporting documents and translation/format rules for permission to stay, settlement and applications by dependants (including minors)

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Precedents

Checklist of supporting documents for permission to stay

Format for translations

Any documents not in English or Welsh must be supplied with a translation that includes:

certification by a qualified translator, plus details of the translator’s or translation company’s credentials that the Home Office can verify independently
contact information for the translator or the translation company
a statement confirming it is a true and accurate rendering of the original
the date the translation was completed
the full name and signature of the translator or an authorised official of the translation company

Format for documents

All identity documents provided must be originals, unless stated otherwise. Submit supporting evidence as clear A4 copies of the originals. Do not bring originals to the centre for scanning. For most applications, supporting documents are uploaded digitally before the Appointment. Alternatively, you may bring copies to your appointment to be scanned by a staff member on the day (a fee applies)...

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Nelli Shevchenko

Sherrards Solicitors LLP

Nelli Shevchenko is a Senior Associate and Head of the UK Immigration Department at Sherrards Solicitors. With over 10 years of experience at leading London immigration law firms, she has advised a wide range of clients, from major corporates to entrepreneurs and high-profile individuals.Her practice spans both corporate and private UK immigration matters, with expertise in Skilled Worker and Global Business Mobility visas, sponsor licence applications and compliance, and right to work issues. Nelli has a particular focus on Global Talent visas, assisting specialists in the technology sector, scientists and researchers across all fields, and arts professionals including those in fashion, architecture and entertainment. She is also experienced in advising on complex British nationality cases.Before joining Sherrards, Nelli led the UK corporate immigration department at a US law firm. She is an editorial board member of the Immigration Law...

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