Relationship similar to marriage or civil partnership includes durable partnership Durable partnership for family visas – recent changes to the UK immigration rules. Family visas for the UK have various complexities and applicants face numerous hurdles to bring their families to the UK from overseas. This includes high financial requirement and high visa costs. The …
Partner definition in the UK immigration rules You will see further below that relationships may take various forms to qualify for family visas, such as spouse and unmarried partner. It is important to provide with your application relevant documentary evidence of your relationship. The evidence will vary depending on your circumstances when you are married/civil …
In this article, we focus on who can qualify (meets the criteria) as an unmarried ‘durable’ partner under the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS). Applicants submitting their EU Settlement Scheme or EU Settlement Scheme Family Permit applications on their own without professional legal support, who rely on the durable partner category, are increasingly getting unsuccessful results. …
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Spouse or partner visa holder – stay in the UK after breakdown of relationship or divorce Relationship breakdown with your partner or spouse is undoubtedly traumatic for individuals involved. It can be even more distressing for those who are in the UK on an immigration visa linked to their spouse or partner. As a general …
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EUSS late applications by EEA permanent residence holders EUSS Home Office guidance got updated on 16th January 2024. In their newly published EUSS Caseworker Guidance, Home Office announced some positive change for those late EUSS applicants who hold relevant documents issued under the EEA Regulations. The Home Office changes to the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) …
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Who is dependent under EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) Dependent family members under EUSS. At present, following Brexit, only close family members can join the EU national under the EU Settlement Scheme provided that the family relationship existed before end of December 2020 (unless it is a new born child even if the birth was after …
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Major announcement for EU Settlement Scheme pre-settled status holders On 17 July 2023 Home Office announced important policy changes for holders of pre-settled status under EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS). The policy change has been introduced following the recent High Court judgement. The High Court ruling confirmed that it is unlawful for Home Office to require that pre-settled status …
RETAINED RIGHT OF RESIDENCE – EU SETTLEMENT SCHEME You may be able to remain in the UK if you previously had a right to reside as the family member of an EU, EEA, Swiss citizen and one of the below listed scenarios apply to you. This is called ‘retained right of residence’ as you can remain …
EU Settlement Scheme – Settled and Pre-Settled Status EU Settlement Scheme is the new immigration law that has been introduced as a result of Brexit, to make the transition of EU nationals and their family members from the EU Regulations into the UK Immigration rules. This was necessary, as the old immigration status under the …
Unmarried Partner or Same Sex Partner visa Call us about any immigration matter on your mobile or dial +4402034889710. Points to note: In order to qualify for an Unmarried Partner or Same Sex Partner visa you will need to meet the following requirements: Furthermore: and further: Evidence of relationship akin to marriage or civil partnership …