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Changes to the Adult Dependent Relative Visa Rules
By Madeline Haas - Legal Associate

On 1 June 2023, the Immigration Rules for the Adult Dependent Relative immigration route were updated. These rules, which were previously under Appendix FM, have now been replaced by Appendix Adult Dependent Relative....

 In simplified terms, this immigration route allows for an adult Sponsor to bring an adult relative to the United Kingdom. Sponsors must be either British citizens, persons settled in the UK, persons...

Exceptional Circumstances in Appendix FM Family Visa Applications
By Aaron Durban-Richardson - Legal Associate

Paragraph GEN.3.2. of Appendix FM represents an exception to the requirements of Appendix FM by potentially allowing an application for entry clearance or leave to remain to be granted where a refusal would constitute...

 a breach of an individual’s right to family and private life under Article 8 ECHR. The requirements of paragraph GEN.3.2. will be the topic of this blog post and will be explored in more detail...

Meeting the English Language Requirement Using an Academic Degree
By Richmond Chambers -

You must satisfy the Home Office that you meet the English language requirement when applying as a parent of a child under 18, or as a partner/spouse under Appendix FM. You can meet the English language requirement...

 by holding the nationality of a majority English speaking country, passing an English language test or having completed an academic degree which was taught or researched in English.   In this post, we...

UK Family Visa Financial Requirement: State Benefits
By Geraldine Peterson - Immigration Barrister

This post explores the requirements for a Sponsor who wishes to sponsor family members to join them or remain with them in the UK, but relies on income from certain entitlements or benefits received due to disability,...

 illness, injury or caring responsibilities.   It is important to understand which benefits or entitlements the Sponsor can rely upon to meet the financial requirements for sponsorship, and which...

The UK Family Visa Accommodation Requirement
By Richmond Chambers -

When applying for entry clearance, leave to remain or settlement under Appendix FM of the Immigration Rules to join a partner, parent, dependant child, or as an adult dependant relative in the UK, applicants must...

 satisfy an accommodation requirement.  In this post we provide a short guide to the UK visa accommodation requirement, looking at what exactly is meant by the requirement to have adequate accommodation for...

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