Family Immigration
A family member can gain entry to the UK for a variety of reasons. At Morgan Dias we are able to assist with a variety of applications from those family members wishing to come to the UK for a visit to those wanting to come for settlement
Spousal and Civil Partners applications
In most cases this will apply when a spouse or civil partner of a UK national or a person with permanent residency (ILR) in the UK wishes to join that person. The application will be made from the spouse's country of origin at a British Diplomatic post (i.e. British Embassy). If the application is granted to the spouse or civil partner they will receive a visa, also known as entry clearance for 2 years. Just before the end of this period the spouse if still married to their spouse or civil partner will apply for ILR.
Morgan Dias Immigration Consultants Ltd is able to assist with the application here in the UK by preparing the relevant documentation and application and representing the spouse or civil partner with the Entry Clearance Officer.
Unmarried Partners applications
The rules governing an application to enter the UK for an unmarried partner are very similar to those of spouses and civil partners. However the length of time that a couple has been in a subsisting relationship plays an important part.
Fiancé(e) and Proposed Civil Partners applications
This application is similar to that of a spouse or civil partner application. With this application the fiancé(e) or proposed civil partner will be applying to come to the UK for the ceremony. If the visa is granted they will be allowed to enter the UK for a period of 6 months and during this time the ceremony will need to take place. Once the ceremony has taken place the fiancé(e) or proposed civil partner will have to apply for further leave to remain in the UK.
This will mean that two applications will need to be made in a short space of time. Therefore you may consider before making this type of application if it is best to have the ceremony abroad and then just make the application to come to the UK as the spouse or civil partner.
Dependent Children and Other Relatives
A British National or a person with ILR can apply for their children to join them in the UK. A child is defined as being under the age of 18 years old. It most cases both parents of the child will be expected to be living or accompanying the child to the UK. If there is only one parent in the UK and the other parent is remaining in the country of origin it will be important with the application to explain the reasoning why the child can not remain with the parent remaining in the country of origin.
A child that is over the age of 18 years old may be granted entry to the UK, however their case is more complex and it is advisable to seek legal advice and representation for these applications.
Other relatives can apply to join a British National or a person with ILR in the UK. However these cases are extremely complex. A person will have to show why they are not just financially but emotionally dependent on the person in the UK.
Once again in this situation it is advisable to seek legal advice and representation.
Visit application
A family member may wish to visit other family members who reside in the UK. If a visa is granted for this purpose a person will only be able to stay in the UK for a period up to 6 months. A person will have to show that they have no intention to remain in the UK after this period. They will need to show that they will be able to financial support their costs and stay whilst in the UK.
Only those who wish to visit family in the UK will get a right of appeal if the visa is not granted.
