Parents in the UK on a 10-year route to settlement under Appendix FM of the immigration rules can apply for their children overseas to join them in the UK. The children are generally granted leave in line with their parent if they are under the age of 18 years.
The children can make an application under Section EC-C and need to meet the relevant requirements –
The child should be outside the UK and must submit a valid application for entry clearance.
The child must not fall for refusal under the suitability requirements.
The child must be under the age of 18 years, they should not be married, not formed an independent family unit and are not leading an independent life. One of the applicants’ parents must be in the UK with limited leave to remain or have been granted entry clearance as a partner or parent under Appendix FM of the immigration rules.
The parent of the child should hold sole responsibility for the child’s upbringing or there must be serious compelling considerations which make the exclusion of the child undesirable. There must be suitable arrangement for the child.
The applicant’s parent must be earning £29000 or £18600 if they have been granted leave under the Appendix FM before 11 April 2024.
The income can be derived from employment, self-employment, pension, maternity, savings, etcetera
If the parent is in receipt of PIP, DLA, Carers Allowance or other accepted benefits they will need to meet the maintenance and accommodation requirement.
If the child applicant can meet the above eligibility requirements, then they can apply for leave to enter or remain to join their parent in the UK.
The child will be granted leave in line with their parent.
Should you wish to apply for entry clearance under this route, please contact Visa and Migration Ltd on 02034111261
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