Explain your immigration status (section 3C leave)

If you applied to extend or change your leave before it expired, or you have an in-time appeal, your existing leave usually continues by law (section 3C of the Immigration Act 1971) until a decision is made. This tool drafts a letter you can give to an employer, landlord, bank or anyone who needs to understand your status while you wait.

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This is general information, not legal advice. Check the details are correct for your situation before you send the letter. If you are unsure, get advice from a regulated immigration adviser.

About you

Full name

Date of birth

Nationality

Home address

Email (optional)

Phone (optional)

Your situation

Which applies to you? Length of leave you were granted

Date your previous leave expired / expires

Date you lodged your application

Unique Application Number (UAN) / Home Office reference

The letter

Addressed to (name / organisation)

Date on the letter (blank = today)

Recipient address & contact details (optional, one per line) Job title (only if this is for an employer right-to-work check)

Generate produces a letter you sign yourself. It quotes section 3C and the Home Office guidance, explains your rights (work, study, healthcare, benefits continue), and how an employer can confirm your right to work via the Home Office Employer Checking Service. Use "Copy" to paste the letter into an email instead. You can translate this page to read it, but the letter is always produced in English.