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Genuine and Subsisting Relationship Requirement
By Harriet Sheves - Legal Associate

Several UK visa routes, such as the Spouse Visa, Civil Partner Visa and Unmarried Partner Visa, require applicants to demonstrate that their relationship is ‘genuine and subsisting’.  Dependents of individuals...

 in the UK in work or study based routes also need to demonstrate a ‘genuine and subsisting relationship’ when applying for a Dependant Visa. This is an important requirement, on which many...

Unmarried Partner Visa - Top 10 FAQs
By Wendy Barnes - Legal Associate

The Immigration Rules recognise couples who are in long term relationships but are not married with the option to apply for an Unmarried Partner visa. The Unmarried Partner visa category is available for long term...

 couples who wish to join or stay with their partner in the UK.   In this post we provide answers to 10 of the questions that we are most frequently asked about the Unmarried Partner visa route. 1. What...

What is a ‘relationship akin to marriage’?
By Gillian McCall - Immigration Barrister

Under the Immigration Rules, a person who is British or Settled in the UK can bring their unmarried partner to the UK. This is sometimes referred to as a ‘partner visa’ or ‘de facto visa’. This is an option...

 that more couples are currently considering, partly due to the ongoing restrictions around the world on wedding ceremonies due to covid-19.  In some cases, it will be a better option for a person to...

Who is a ‘partner’ in Appendix FM?
By Zarina Rahman - Immigration Barrister

Appendix FM to the Immigration Rules allows British Citizens and settled persons to bring their ‘partner’ to join them in the UK.  A ‘partner’ is defined as the applicant’s spouse, civil partner, fiancé(e),...

 proposed civil partner or a person that has been living together with the applicant for at least two years prior to the date of application.  Spouse A marriage in the UK must be evidenced by a valid...

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