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.

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