Family in the UK

Our UK team has substantial experience assisting spouses, civil partners, unmarried partners, children, parents and clients with dependant relatives navigate the complex immigration requirements to ensure each client’s long-term goals are met.

Spouse, Civil Partner or Unmarried Partner


The spouses, civil partners or unmarried partners of British citizens or persons settled in the UK may apply for to join them in the UK.

Parent


The overseas parent of a British child or a child settled in the UK may apply to live with them in the UK.

Child


An overseas child of a British citizen or a person settled in the UK may apply to stay with that parent.

Adult dependant relative


An overseas adult relative of a British citizen or person settled in the UK may apply for immigration permission if they require long-term care from their relative in the UK and cannot obtain that care in their home country.

Latest Insights


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The Home Office published the latest immigration statistics yesterday, covering the year ending June 2025. The data shows marked declines in work,…

Natasha Chell quoted by numerous publications on sponsorship management system phishing attempts

Natasha Chell (Partner and Head of Risk and Compliance) has been quoted by DIGIT.FYI in an article entitled \'New Phishing Campaign Targets UK Visa…

Zeena Luchowa quoted in Personnel Today

Zeena Luchowa (Partner) has been quoted by Personnel Today in an article entitled ‘New migrant worker visa change will damage UK, says House of…

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