# The Immigration (Biometric Registration) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2009, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations amend the Immigration (Biometric Registration) Regulations 2008 (“the 2008 Regulations”).
Regulation 3 amends regulation 2 of the 2008 Regulations to extend the definition of dependants to include unmarried and same-sex partners.
Regulation 4 ensures those dependants applying for leave under one of the categories specified in regulation 4 of the 2008 Regulations are required to also apply for a biometric immigration document in circumstances when their application for leave is made after that of the primary applicant.
Regulation 5 reflects the changes made to the immigration rules in respect of Sole Representatives and extends the categories of persons who are required to apply for a biometric immigration document to Tier 2 Migrants.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3321/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/immigration-biometric-registration-amendment-no-2-regulations-2009/note
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