Where a notice of intention to deport had been issued, but had not come to the attention of the proposed deportee, this would not work to break the period of time after which the applicant could claim a 14 year residence concession. Though the procedures had been lawful at the time, the legitimate expectation created by the non-service must take precedence.
Citations:
Times 18-Jul-2000
Immigration
Updated: 09 April 2022; Ref: scu.85535