Introduction To Family Applications Flashcards
Who are the eligible sponsors that can support family members applying to come to, or remain, in the UK?
The eligible sponsors include British citizens, people with indefinite leave to remain, refugees, people with humanitarian protection or stateless permission, and people with settled or pre-settled status granted under the EU Settlement Scheme.
What is Appendix FM of the Immigration Rules for?
Appendix FM is a route for partners, parents, and children to enter or remain in the UK on the basis of their family life. It also includes documentary evidence rules contained in Appendix FM-SE.
Which appendix provides a route for settlement for individuals who have experienced domestic abuse?
Appendix Victim of Domestic Abuse. It provides a route for settlement where a person has, or was last granted, permission as a partner on a specified route and the relationship has permanently broken down due to domestic abuse.
What does Appendix Bereaved Partner cover?
Appendix Bereaved Partner provides a route for settlement for individuals who have, or were last granted, permission as a partner on a specified route and their partner has died.
What is the purpose of Appendix Adult Dependent Relative?
Appendix Adult Dependent Relative provides a route for settlement for adult dependent relatives of sponsors who are British citizens, have indefinite leave to remain, refugee status, or humanitarian protection in the UK. This typically involves relatives who require long-term personal care due to age, illness, or disability.
In which part of the Immigration Rules can the rules for children also be found?
They are found in Part 8 of the Immigration Rules as well as Appendix FM.
Which family members are eligible to apply under the family relationship rules?
The specific family members mentioned as eligible to apply under the family relationship rules include partners, parents, children, and adult dependent relatives.
Where can the documentary evidence rules for family members be found?
The documentary evidence rules for family members are contained in Appendix FM-SE.
What is the purpose of Appendix Victim of Domestic Abuse?
The purpose of Appendix Victim of Domestic Abuse is to provide a route for settlement where a person has, or was last granted, permission as a partner on a specified route, and the relationship has permanently broken down due to domestic abuse. This allows them to apply for leave to remain without being dependent on their abuser and may also provide access to public funds.
Who are eligible to act as sponsors for family members under the family application rules?
British citizens, persons with indefinite leave to remain, refugees, Holders of humanitarian protection, stateless persons and those with presettled or settled status under the EU settlement scheme.
What are the mandatory grounds for refusal for application made under Appendix FM (suitability)?
The mandatory grounds for refusal under Appendix FM for suitability requirements are:
Paragraphs S-EC.1.1 to S-EC.1.9 and paragraphs S-LTR.1.2 to 1.8 list the mandatory grounds for refusal, including:
Serious criminal convictions.
Being a threat to national security.
Submitting false information or documents.
Failure to provide necessary information.
