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Spouse Visa UK

What is a UK Spouse / Partner Visa? The UK partner visa provides the opportunity for a non-British spouse, civil partner, or unmarried partner to join their partner to live and work in the UK for a period of 33 months. Following the first spouse visa the applicant can apply to extend their visa and, depending on the circumstances, can eventually obtain settlement after 5 years or 10 years in the UK. Spouse visa applicants will need to show that they are in a genuine and subsisting relationship with an eligible sponsor, meet the financial and accommodation requirements as well as the English Language requirement . In order to make a successful UK partner visa application you must meet the following requirements: You must both be 18 or over at the date of the application Pass the Genuine Relationship Test Meet the minimum income threshold Satisfy the English language requirement Evidence that you have suitable accommodation for you, your partner and any dependants In some instances, you may be required to pass a medical test to show you don’t have Tuberculosis (TB). What is a Spouse / Partner Visa? Who can apply for a spouse visa? What are the requirements for a spouse visa? How can I prove I am in a genuine relationship? How can I renew or extend my Spouse Visa? When can I apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain if I am on a spouse visa? How long does the spouse visa process take? What are the financial requirements for a spouse visa? What is the cost of a UK Spouse visa? What documents are required for the Spouse Visa? What is the language test? What are the spouse visa accommodation requirements? What happens after a spouse visa application is submitted? What happens if my spouse visa application is refused? Spouse Visa application process What we can do Frequently Asked Questions Who can apply for a UK spouse or partner visa? You can apply for a Spouse Visa UK if you are aged 18 years old or over and your sponsor: is a British or Irish citizen has indefinite leave to remain or settled status, has pre-settled status and was living in the UK before 1stJanuary 2021 is in the UK on a Turkish Businessperson/Worker visa has refugee status or humanitarian protection status has leave as a stateless person The applicant must be either in a civil partnership or marriage that’s recognised in the UK. You can also apply as the fiancé(e) or proposed civil partner but this visa is granted for six months and you should marry or enter into a civil partnership in the UK within 6 months of arriving. What are the spouse visa requirements? There is in most cases a financial requirement to meet to apply for a spouse / partner visa. It is often the case that there is a requirement that the sponsor (or jointly with the applicant with in-country applications) is earning at least £29,000 gross per year, either in employment or self-employment or through other means such as specified state benefits. Savings can also help you to meet the financial requirement, or a combination of earnings and savings. The applicant must also show in most cases that there is suitable and adequate accommodation available for them. The UK spouse visa requirement for English language for an initial application is an English language qualification at A1 level. A UK degree qualification or degree-level qualification taught in English can also meet the English language requirement for the visa. Certain nationalities are exempt from meeting the English requirement. As your spouse visa lawyer we will prove all these elements for your spouse visa application with appropriate documentation for a successful outcome. If you apply for a UK spouse visa from outside the UK, the application is submitted online. An appointment is made at a centre outside the UK to take biometric details from the applicant. Usually the supporting documents to apply for a UK spouse visa are submitted online, but this varies from country to country. To apply for a spouse visa from within the UK the applicant will again apply online. The Home Office will make a decision on the application. How can I prove I am in a genuine and subsisting relationship? You must be able to prove to the case worker that your relationship is genuine and subsisting, which can be evidenced in many different ways including: Evidence of children Joint bills or shared finances Evidence of communication Pictures together Travel history Can my spouse visa be renewed or extended? You will be able to renew and extend your spouse visa for another period of 30 months, but you must apply before your current spouse visa expires. You will still need to ensure you meet the correct requirements for the spouse visa. When can I apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain if I am on a spouse visa? After 5 or 10 years, depending on the circumstances, of living in the UK together you will be eligible to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) . How long does the process take? The usual Spouse Visa processing times are up to 12 weeks, however some can be decided earlier than this. Depending on how quickly you can provide us the required documentation we will be able to accommodate you for whatever time you wish to submit an application. What are the spouse visa financial requirements? In order for the applicant to enter or remain in the UK on a spouse visa, you must be able to meet the financial requirement to show that the applicant will be supported during their time in the UK. The sponsor must earn a minimum of £29,000 before tax annually to sponsor their partner to join them in the UK. There is no additional financial requirements for any children also applying. Whilst for entry clearance the sponsor alone must meet the financial requirement, to remain in the UK and renew your visa the sponsor or the applicant themselves or both jointly can meet this financial requirement. If the sponsor is currently receiving certain eligible benefits, they may still be able to sponsor their partner to join them in the UK. How much does a spouse visa cost? If you are applying from abroad to enter the UK the application fees are £2,064, whereas if you are applying to remain in the UK, you will be required to pay £1,407. You will also be required to pay the IHS fees (currently £1,035 per year), which will give the applicant access to the UK’s healthcare system. During the preparation of an application, you may need to consider other services that may incur costs such as translation fees, English and TB tests and other fees you will have the option to purchase such as priority service to ensure a quicker decision. You can view the latest April 2026 Home Office fee scale here: Home Office fee page April 2026 What documents are required? Whilst every case may require different or additional documentation you will usually be required to provide: Marriage or civil partnership certificate Valid passports that will not be expiring 6 months after the submission of the application Evidence that the relationship is genuine and subsisting Specified evidence of meeting the financial requirement Proof of sufficient accommodation English language test certificate at the required level (unless the requirement is otherwise satisfied) The documents provided must be in the correct format that are specified by the Home Office. What is the language test? It is essential to have passed an English Language test at the correct level by an approved Secure English Language Testing (SELT) provider. The level of English Language you must pass depends on the type of visa you are applying for. The English test will remain valid for 2 years, however you may also be exempt from taking the test if you are aged 65 or over, are a national of a majority English speaking country, hold a UK degree or hold a non-British degree taught in English. What are the accommodation requirements for the spouse visa? To meet the accommodation requirements you must ensure that the property will not be overcrowded if the applicant and any dependants were to join. What happens after a spouse visa application is submitted? Each applicant will be required to attend a biometric application in the country where they reside, during which they will provide their biometrics and passports and submit all of the supporting documents. If an application is made from outside the UK, the applicant or their representatives will receive an email once a decision has been made for the applicant to return to the visa application centre where the biometrics were given. If the decision is successful the applicant will receive spouse visa entry clearance valid to enter the UK. The visa will take the form of an eVisa, ie a virtual document accessible via smartphone.. If an application is made from within the UK, the applicant or their representatives will receive the decision via an email and again the visa will be an eVisa. What happens if my spouse / Partner visa application is refused? If your application has unfortunately been refused, you will be given the chance to appeal against the decision. It is crucial to appeal within the correct timeframe and is always better to receive professional advice on your chances. As a level 3 IAA certified organisation, GSN Immigration can handle the full appeal process for you. What is the application process of a partner visa? If the applicant is applying from within the UK they must normally have valid immigration leave. There are some exceptions to this and we assess each application by merit. Unmarried partners must prove that they have been in a relationship like marriage or civil partnership for at least two years. The spouse, civil partner and unmarried partner visa give the right to work in the UK but the fiancée / proposed civil partner does not. What we can do As your spouse visa immigration lawyer we can first of all assess your case and determine whether you have a potentially strong application and, if so, under which part of the rules you can apply for a spouse visa. In some cases it may be possible to make an application even if you are an overstayer. You may be able to apply even if you do not meet all the rules. But this is something that we will assess carefully. We can also advise about the possibility or otherwise of going on the five-year route to settlement. To apply for a spouse visa you require very specific types of documents which must meet detailed requirements. We can give you clear and honest advice about this. Our role is to guide you towards submitting the best documents possible. Submitting an organised application can bring about a successful outcome. Your Spouse Visa Immigration Lawyer will provide a Person and Country Specific Document Checklist. This will ensure you can gather the required documents, according to your circumstances. We will complete all the relevant application forms for you and provide you country specific guidance, if relevant. We will ensure we are with you from the very start until you receive a decision for your application. Sometimes applications take longer than expected and we can liaise with the Home Office or UKVI on your behalf. We have also assisted many clients in applying for a spouse visa to switch from a Skilled Worker Visa, Youth Mobility Visa, Student Visa, Graduate Visa and other visa categories from within the UK.

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Skilled Worker Visa

Skilled Worker Visa The Skilled Worker Visa is part of the points-based system. It allows foreign nationals to gain sponsorship from employers to work in the UK, but only if they are filling job roles that are classified as “skilled”. A “skilled” role is defined as a role deemed to be at least at the skill level of RQF Level 6 (ie degree level). The migrant does not have to hold a degree qualification but the job must be at this level. Applicants may apply from outside the UK or, in some circumstances, may apply to “switch” to a Skilled Worker Visa in the UK. There is in an English language requirement which can be satisfied by, for example, a B2 English language test. The visa can be granted for up to five years and it provides a potential route to settlement after five years for the migrant and family members if any. Sponsorship licence and certificate of sponsorship The UK employer must hold, or must acquire, a Skilled Worker Sponsor Licence; this is a licence issued by the Home Office. Once they hold such a licence the employer can apply to sponsor migrants as Skilled Workers. The employer must issue a “certificate of sponsorship” (COS), which is a virtual document and which contains detailed information about the migrant and about the job. Then the migrant must make their Skilled Worker visa application, either in-country (to the Home Office) or out-of-country (to a UK visa centre). If the visa application is successful the migrant can then start work for the employer in the specified job. So, as we see, the scheme in its entirety consists of two parts: (1) sponsor licensing (2) visa application. How far in advance can you apply for a Skilled Worker Visa? The visa application can be submitted as far as three months before the employment start date that is referenced on the COS. Visa costs & other fees The costs associated with the Skilled Worker Visa vary considerably depending on the duration of the visa and sometimes on the type of visa. The visa application fees are between £324 to £1,865 and there is also in most cases an Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS), which is charged at £1035 per year of the visa period applied for. But this fee does not have to be paid by those applying for a Health & Care Visa, which is a specialist Skilled Worker Visa for those working in the medical field. Supporting documents Depending on the role that is being applied for or the nationality of the applicant some supporting documents other than a passport may be required for the application. These can include bank statements, a criminal record certificate, qualification certificates, and a TB test certificate. Completing the process Once the visa application has been prepared and submitted online the migrant must submit their biometric details (photograph and fingerprints) either to the Home Office in the UK or to the UK visa centre outside the UK.

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Indefinite Leave To Remain

What is Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK (ILR)? Indefinite Leave to Remain means the same thing as settlement in the UK. Once you have Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) you can stay in the UK without any time restrictions. It can be achieved through various routes depending on your circumstances and how long you have been in the UK. Visa categories that can lead to Indefinite Leave to Remain include: Spouse visa/Civil Partner visa/Unmarried Partner visa (after five or ten years) The settlement rules for these three categories are the same. If the applicant meets all the requirements of the rules they will go on the five-year route to settlement but if they only meet some of them they will go on the ten-year route. But once settlement has been achieved it has equal status, whether acquired after five years or ten years. Child, Parent or Adult Dependent Relative visa (the time period varies depending on the circumstances) A child or a parent may qualify for settlement after either five or ten years. The required period for an Adult Dependant Relative varies, depending on the situation of their sponsor. In some cases settlement can be acquired immediately. Working/business/investment visas (after five years or less in some cases) In the majority of cases settlement can be acquired after five years but some routes offer settlement in three years or even two years. In some cases leave held under different visas can be combined. UK Ancestry visa In every case the required period is five years. EEA nationals and dependants In every case the required period is five years. Long residence (after ten years of legal residence in the UK) The applicant must demonstrate that they have lived continuously lawfully in the UK for that period, under various different types of visa or combination of visas. Refugee/Humanitarian Protection status The required period for settlement is five years. Your ILR settled status will become invalid if you are absent from the UK for too long. If your ILR becomes invalid, you may be able to apply for a Returning Resident visa in order to return to the UK. Achieving indefinite leave to remain status may be necessary for an application for British Citizenship via Naturalisation or Registration. Your family members, if any, may in many cases also be able apply for ILR along with you. And settlement can in some cases be acquired by migrants who do not hold legal immigration status, under the “private life” rules . These rules potentially cover both adults and children: those who have overstayed their visas, those who were born in the UK without legal status, and those who came to the UK illegally. The rules about settlement in this area are complex. In many cases a successful applicant will be granted two and a half years’ leave or five years’ leave and a settlement application may be possible after five years or ten years, depending on the circumstances. So in some cases the migrant will have to extend their leave until they have acquired a sufficient period. But in the case of some children if the application is successful settlement will be granted immediately. Requirements for ILR and Settlement in the UK Certain requirements for Indefinite Leave to Remain are common to most routes (although there are some exceptions) such as: Pass the Life in the UK Test Satisfy an English language requirement Not to have spent too much time outside the UK Applying for indefinite leave to remain as a Spouse, Civil Partner or Unmarried Partner, you will need to have completed five years or ten years in the UK as the partner of a British citizen, someone who already holds settlement, or other type of qualifying sponsor. If applying for Indefinite Leave to Enter or Remain as an Adult Dependent Relative, you will need to demonstrate that you will be adequately maintained, accommodated and cared for without recourse to public funds. There is no English language requirement and it is not necessary to pass the Life in the UK test. Each of the family-related settlement categories also have their own additional eligibility criteria, which we will be able to guide you on fully. Requirements for ILR working/business/investment visas To apply under these categories you will need to satisfy UK Visas and Immigration that: You have spent a sufficient continuous period in the UK in a permitted category(ies) You have not been absent from the UK for more than 180 days in any rolling 12-month period preceding the date of application Each of the work and investment related settlement categories also has its own additional eligibility criteria, which we will guide you on in detail. Do I qualify for ILR based on the Long Residence 10-year route to Settlement? You may be eligible to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain based on a ten-year route to settlement if you have resided in the UK lawfully for that period. Your residence can consist of a combination of different visa routes. Can I apply for ILR fast track? Yes, you can. You can buy Super priority or Priority Service. Super priority normally delivers your ILR decision by the next working day for £1000 extra and if you purchase the Priority service your case will normally be processed within five working days for £500 extra. Why should I apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain? What are the benefits? Once you have obtained Indefinite Leave to Remain you no longer have to apply for visas to continue to live in the UK and you can live in the UK permanently. There are no restrictions upon your activity in the UK, and you can work, study, or run a business. You can access NHS healthcare free of charge and you can receive any state benefits you are entitled to. Biometric Residence Permit for ILR Every time you make an application to the Home Office for permission to remain/stay in the UK you will have to provide your biometric details, even if you have provided them previously. Can Home Office revoke my Indefinite Leave to Remain? The Home Office can revoke your ILR status under certain circumstances such as if they find out that you obtained your ILR through deception. Can I lose my ILR status? If you stay outside the UK for too long you can lose your ILR. If you are in such a situation you should obtain immigration advice. What is the Life in the UK test? The Life in the UK test is designed by the Home Office to test how well you have integrated into British society and how much you understand about British values and culture. In total there are 24 questions and it is a timed test where you have 45 minutes to answer all the questions. What are the Residence requirements for Indefinite Leave to Remain? The residence requirements vary depending on which route you are on. Many routes require a total of five years’ residence but some require less and some more. What we can do for you for a successful ILR Application We can initially advise you about the strength of your ILR application. If there are likely to be any difficult issues we will advise you about these. We can advise you about submitting the right documents so that you have the best possible application. We have helped many clients successfully with their ILR applications. You can watch our client’s video testimonial , we can do the same for you. It is our job to complete your application forms and also submit the application. This also includes advice on the Biometrics appointment. Our aim is to submit your application smoothly and in addition provide up-to-date information at all times. This way you do not need to keep up to date with the UKVI changes. We remain available during and after the submission of your application and until a decision comes through. We will provide a legal representation letter, which will support your application. We will work hard and diligently and advise you fully on your application. This ensures you have the best chance of success. Contact our Indefinite Leave to Remain Lawyers Why not give us a call to discover that we are the best Indefinite Leave to Remain Immigration Lawyers in London and Harrow? We work with clients from all over the UK, so if you are not in London or Harrow do not worry, we can assist you wherever you are. We provide top quality immigration advice in London for ILR applications to clients from all over the UK, including Harrow, Wembley, Ealing, Birmingham, Oxford, Slough, High Wycombe, Milton Keynes, Bristol and even Scotland. You can call and speak to our Immigration Lawyers in London on 0207 993 6981 ; they are ready to take your call. You can also call our Immigration Lawyers in Harrow on +44 208 150 6709 Call now and speak to us and discover for yourself that we are the right Immigration Lawyers for you. Alternatively, you can Email us on info@gsnimmigration.co.uk

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Fiance Visa

UK Fiancé(e) Visa to Marry in the UK Our IAA Immigration Lawyers can help you apply for a UK Fiancé(e) visa and to get it right the first time around. If you are engaged to a qualifying person (sponsor) and you wish to marry or form a civil partnership in the UK, you can apply for a UK Fiancé(e)/Proposed Civil Partner visa. The relationship can be a same-sex or different sex relationship. You can only apply for a Fiancé(e) Visa from outside the UK. The sponsor must be a British or Irish citizen or hold indefinite leave to remain or settled status, hold pre-settled status and was living in the UK before 1stJanuary 2021, hold a Turkish Businessperson/Worker visa, hold refugee status or humanitarian protection status or hold leave as a stateless person The UK Fiancé(e) Visa requirements are similar to those for other partner visas but is valid for only six months. Within the six-month visa period you are expected to marry or form a civil partnership and apply for a Spouse Visa or Civil Partner Visa within the UK. Unlike other partner visas, the Fiancé(e) Visa does not give the right to work in the UK. We will complete the online applications. The applicant will attend an appointment at a UK visa centre outside the UK. You will give your Biometric details at the Visa Application centre. We will submit the documents for the visa online. How we submit the documents can vary from country to country. Fiancé(e) Visa Requirements It is only possible to apply for a UK Fiancé(e) Visa from outside the UK, ie as an entry clearance application. We can provide you accurate and up-to-date UK Fiancé(e) Visa advice. The requirements to be satisfied are: Showing a genuine and subsisting relationship Showing a genuine intention to get married/form a civil partnership in the UK Financial requirements (for which the basic requirement is that the sponsor must be earning at least £29,000 gross per year) Accommodation requirements English language requirements (which can be satisfied in various ways) What we can do for you for a successful UK Fiancé(e) visa Firstly, we will provide you with the relevant UK Fiancé(e) visa advice according to the Immigration Rules. We will provide a Person and Country Specific Document Checklist so that you can gather the required documents according to your circumstances so that you have the best chance of success. We are able to explain and guide you on how you can meet each of the specific requirements for the UK Fiancé(e) Visa. Our Immigration Lawyers will complete your application forms and provide immigration advice. We will submit your online application and guide you as to where and when the Biometrics are to take place. Our promise is to make ourselves available during and after the submission of your application until the UKVI makes a decision. Throughout the process, we will work hard to advise you so that you have the best chance of success. We will ensure that you meet the UK Fiancé(e) Visa requirements according to the immigration rules. Contact us now to apply for a UK Fiancé(e) Visa & Immigration Advice Why not give us a call to discover that we are the best Fiancé(e) Visa Immigration Lawyers in London, and Harrow. We work with clients from all over the UK, so if you are not in London or Harrow do not worry, we can assist you wherever you are. We provide the best immigration advice in London at IAA Level 3 for a UK Fiancé(e) Visa to clients from all over the UK, including, Harrow, Wembley, Ealing, Birmingham, Oxford, Slough, High Wycombe, Milton Keynes, Bristol and even Scotland. Our clients come from all over the world including Russia, Saudi Arabia, UAE, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Ghana, Tanzania, Morocco, Iran, Egypt, USA, Canada, Italy, Nigeria, Brazil, Columbia, Sri Lanka, Iraq, Vietnam & China to name a few. We have experienced Immigration Lawyers in London, and we also have Immigration Lawyers in Harrow, so you have access to the best Immigration Advice in London. You can call and speak to our Immigration Lawyers in London on 0207 993 6981 , they are ready to take your call. You can also call our Immigration Lawyers in Harrow on +44 208 150 6709 Call now and speak to us and discover that GSN Immigration is the right Immigration Lawyers in London, or Harrow, for you. Alternatively, you can Email us on info@gsnimmigration.co.uk

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Unmarried Partner Visa

UK Unmarried Partner Visa Application You can apply for a partner visa as an unmarried partner if you can prove a relationship like marriage or civil partnership with a qualifying sponsor for at least two years, either outside the UK or within the UK. You may or may not have lived together during this period. This visa application can be considered a little tricky as you would need to show that you are in a genuine and subsisting relationship and when you are not in a marriage/civil partnership It can be difficult to get this right. We will help you work out how to present this to the UKVI/Home office to ensure you are meeting the relationship requirements. You can apply for an Unmarried Partner visa from your home country or in the UK. Unmarried partners can be same-sex or different sex. If you are in the UK on a different kind of visa you may be able to switch to an Unmarried Partner visa within the UK with a qualifying sponsor. We have successfully helped unmarried partners to apply for Unmarried Partner visa The Unmarried Partner visa requirements have an added focus on evidence of the genuine relationship. Below are some of the requirements that you need to meet depending on your circumstances: Evidence that your relationship is genuine and subsisting English language requirement Financial requirements (the basic requirement is gross yearly earnings of at least £29,000 Accommodation requirements You will also need to pay the UKVI visa application fee of £2,064. What we can do for you for a successful Unmarried Partner Visa We will provide a Person and Country Specific Document Checklist so that you can gather the required documents according to your circumstances so that you have the best chance of success with your unmarried partner visa application. We are able to explain and guide how you can meet each of the specific requirements for the Unmarried Partner Visa. We will complete your application forms and advise you as to how the application is submitted and where and when the biometrics will take place. We will ensure we have up-to-date information to ensure your application is submitted efficiently with the best chance of success. We will continue to make ourselves available during and after the submission of your application until a decision is made. We will work hard and advise you with the most up to date immigration rules. Contact us now to apply for a UK Unmarried Partner Visa Why not give GSN Immigration a call to discover that we are the best Unmarried Partner Visa Immigration Lawyers in London, and Harrow. We work with clients from all over the UK, so if you are not in London or Harrow do not worry, we can assist you wherever you are. We provide the best immigration advice in London at IAA for a Partner Visa to clients from all over the UK, including, Harrow, Wembley, Ealing, Birmingham, Oxford, Slough, High Wycombe, Milton Keynes, Bristol and even Scotland. Our clients come from all over the world including Russia, Saudi Arabia, UAE, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Ghana, Tanzania, Morocco, Iran, Egypt, USA, Canada, Italy, Nigeria, Brazil, Columbia, Sri Lanka, Iraq, Vietnam & China to name a few. We have experienced Immigration Lawyers in London, and we also have Immigration Lawyers in Harrow, so you have access to the best Immigration Advice in London. You can call and speak to our Immigration Lawyers in London on 0207 993 6981 , they are ready to take your call. You can also call our Immigration Lawyers in Harrow on +44 208 150 6709 Call now and speak to us and discover for yourself that we are the right Immigration Lawyers in London, or Harrow, for you. Alternatively, you can Email us on info@gsnimmigration.co.uk

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Adult Dependent Visa

Apply for a UK Visa for your Parents / Adult Dependent Relative Visa The Adult Dependent Relative visa enables a migrant – under very specific and limited circumstances – to come and live with their qualifying relative in the UK on a permanent basis. The relative in the UK must be either a British citizen, hold settlement, hold protection status, or hold qualifying Pre-Settled Status. Parents, grandparents, siblings and adult children of qualifying UK residents can apply under this route but, very importantly, for this visa the applicant must be able to show that they need long-term care, because of age, illness or disability, and it must be that such care or treatment is not available to them in their country of residence, either because it is not available or because it is not affordable for them. This application must be made to the UK visa centre outside the UK: it cannot normally be made in the UK. However, if the potential applicant is in the UK and there are reasons beyond their control for not being able to apply from their home country they can submit their application in the UK outside the Immigration rules. If the application is refused the applicant appeal the decision to the First-Tier Immigration Tribunal. Requirements for an Adult Dependent Visa The applicant must prove, with good medical evidence, that they need long-term care. This could be medical care because they have a medical condition or more general care because they are elderly or frail. They must also show that this care is not available to them in their home country, for example, because they require a specific treatment which is not available in that country or because they cannot afford to pay for the care they need and there is nobody in that country who can or will provide it. The sponsor in the UK must also show that there will be suitable and sufficient accommodation and financial support available for the applicant. What we can do for a successful Parent / Adult Dependent Visa Application This is a difficult visa to submit successfully. The various elements all have to be proved to a high standard, and some of them are not easy to establish. We would first of all assess the case and see if it has a realistic chance of success, and advise you accordingly. If we agree to proceed we will put together the evidence to best effect in order to create the strongest possible application. Contact us now to apply for an Adult Dependent Relative Visa Why not give us a call to discover that we are the best Adult Dependent Visa Immigration Lawyers in London, and Harrow. We work with clients from all over the UK, so if you are not in London or Harrow do not worry, we can assist you wherever you are. We provide the best immigration advice in London at IAA Level 3 for UK Parents Visa & Adult Dependent relative Visa to clients from all over the UK, including, Harrow, Wembley, Ealing, Birmingham, Oxford, Slough, High Wycombe, Milton Keynes, Bristol and even Scotland. Our clients come from all over the world including Russia, Saudi Arabia, UAE, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Ghana, Tanzania, Morocco, Iran, Egypt, USA, Canada, Italy, Nigeria, Brazil, Columbia, Sri Lanka, Iraq, Vietnam & China to name a few. We have experienced Immigration Lawyers in London , and we also have Immigration Lawyers in Harrow, so you have access to the best Immigration Advice in London. You can call and speak to our Immigration Lawyers in London on 0207 993 6981 , they are ready to take your call. You can also call our Immigration Lawyers in Harrow on +44 208 150 6709 Call now and speak to us and discover for yourself that we are the right Immigration Lawyers in London, or Harrow, for you. Alternatively, you can Email us on info@gsnimmigration.co.uk

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UK Child Dependent Visa

UK Child Dependant Visa | Bring your Child to the UK A Child Dependant Visa enables a child to join or stay with their parent(s) in the UK, either on a temporary basis or a permanent basis. A child is defined as somebody aged under 18 at the time of application. The parent(s) may be settled in the UK or hold British citizenship or may hold limited leave. The Child Dependant Visa enables the child to enter and remain in the UK and attend a state school, which comes free. When both parents are in the UK or will both be in the UK an application may be relatively straightforward. However, if only one parent is or will be in the UK and both parents are alive the application may be difficult because it will involve issues of “sole responsibility”. If you are an EEA national or your child is an EEA national your child might be able to submit an application under the EU Settlement scheme . You can contact us to get advice about which route is most appropriate for your child’s application. If the parent(s) is/are British “otherwise than by descent” a child born outside the UK will be born British. However, if they are British “by descent” this will not be the case. If the child is British then of course they do not need to apply for a visa, but they will need to apply for a British passport if they do not already have one. We can give you advice about this. A parent of a child living in the UK can in some circumstances apply for a UK Visa to live with your children if the child is British, settled, or holds qualifying Pre-Settled Status. We can advise you about this. Requirements for a Child Dependant Visa If the child is applying with their parents their application will be included with their parents. If the child is applying alone the application will be dealt with by the UK visa centre or the Home Office in the UK. The requirements for the visa application depend on the circumstances. The family relationship must be proved and it will be necessary to show that there will be sufficient finance to support the child and appropriate accommodation for them. In cases involving “sole responsibility” the evidential requirements are more complex: you have to satisfy the Home Office that you meet them. If you are unsure about how you can evidence that you meet this requirement do not hesitate to contact us on 0208 150 6709 . What can we do for your successful Child Dependant Visa application? We can initially advise you about the strength of the application and if there are likely to be any difficult issues. We can tell you if you are meeting all the requirements for the visa. We can advise you about submitting the right documents so that you will have the best possible application. We will complete your application forms and advise how the application is submitted. Where and when the Biometrics will take place. We ensure we are always up to date with the new regulations and procedures applicable to your application. We will continue to make ourselves available during and after the submission of your application so you feel supported by a competent team of Immigration Lawyers. We will provide a representation letter to support your application. We will advise you throughout the process so that you have the best chance of success. Contact us now to apply for your Child’s Dependant Visa Why not give us a call to discover that we are the best Child Visa Immigration Lawyers in London, and Harrow. We work with clients from all over the UK, so if you are not in London or Harrow do not worry, we can assist you wherever you are. We provide the best immigration advice in London at IAA Level 3 for a Child Dependent Visa to clients from all over the UK, including, Harrow, Wembley, Ealing, Birmingham, Oxford, Slough, High Wycombe, Milton Keynes, Bristol and even Scotland. Our clients come from all over the world including Russia, Saudi Arabia, UAE, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Ghana, Tanzania, Morocco, Iran, Egypt, USA, Canada, Italy, Nigeria, Brazil, Columbia, Sri Lanka, Iraq, Vietnam & China to name a few. We have experienced Immigration Lawyers in London, and we also have Immigration Lawyers in Harrow, so you have access to the best Immigration Advice in London. You can call and speak to our Immigration Lawyers in London on 0207 993 6981 , they are ready to take your call. You can also call our Immigration Lawyers in Harrow on +44 208 150 6709 Call now and speak to us and discover for yourself that we are the right Immigration Lawyers in London, or Harrow , for you. Alternatively, you can Email us at info@gsnimmigration.co.uk

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Student Visa

UK Student Visa Application UK schools, colleges and universities are well-known for providing world-class education. We receive around 700,000 International students per year to study in the UK. UK universities remain one of the top choices for international students. To be able to study in the UK, you will need admission at a UK university or college on the Register of Licensed Sponsors for Students and obtain a CAS ( Certificate of Acceptance of Studies ). You can apply for a Student Visa once you have obtained a CAS from your university and meet the requirements for the visa. What Can I Study in the UK? There is a variety of courses available to study, at UK universities: English Language courses Foundation programmes Bachelor Degree programmes Master Degree programmes PhD programmes You can apply for your Student visa up to three months before your course starts. Students are often interviewed by the UKVI as part of the visa process to establish that they are “genuine students” and we can help you prepare for your interview. Paying the University fee and obtaining a CAS alone is not always sufficient for a successful visa. Fortunately, your spouse and children applying, to either accompany or join you, as your Student Visa Dependents, will not be interviewed. A Student Visa comes with some conditions for it to remain valid and to be compliant you should follow the rules of which some are shown below: You must not access UK public funds in the UK You must not work as a professional sportsman or sports coach You must follow the work restrictions on your visa as you may or may not be allowed to work 10 or 20 hours a week, depending on the level of the course You cannot be self-employed If you successfully pass your degree course you may be able to switch to a Graduate visa , which will give you the right to work. Student Visa Requirements Basic requirements to obtain Student visa are: A Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies (CAS) from a Sponsor such as a university Maintenance funds of £10,539 if you will study outside London, otherwise £13,761 if you will study in London English language requirement; different levels required depending on the course you apply to study. OR your University can confirm your English is at the required standard and therefore an English test is not required. There are however exceptions to this rule based on your nationality TB test (from some countries) You can enter the UK up to a one week or one month before your course start date, this depends on whether your course is six months or longer, respectively. Currently, the UK Student Visa fee is £558, whether you are applying from in the UK or outside. What we can do for you for a successful Student Visa Application We will assess your educational history and your work history, if any, and help you find the best course and university according to your requirements. We will prepare your application for admission and obtain offer letters for you Once you decide which offer you would like to take up we will obtain a CAS for your student visa application We will then prepare your Student Visa application so it has the best chance of success We will let you know what documents you need to provide and review them to submit as part of your visa application We will provide a legal representation covering letter to support your student visa application We remain available during and after the submission of your application and until a decision comes through Our aim is to submit your application with minimum stress and for it to be a smooth process. We will ensure we keep you up to date with UKVI immigration rules at all times. GSN Immigration Lawyers have assisted many students to obtain a UK student visa. If you have been previously refused, don’t give up just yet, give us a call to assess whether we can still help you to study in the UK. Contact us now to apply for your Student Visa Why not give GSN Immigration a call to discover that we are the best UK Student Visa Consultants and Immigration Lawyers in London, and Harrow. We work with clients from all over the world, so no matter where you are in the world, be assured we can assist you. In addition to being able to provide Student Visa Consultancy, we provide the best immigration advice in London at IAA . So you are in the best hands for admission at a UK University and a successful student visa. Our students come from all over the world including Russia, Saudi Arabia, UAE, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Ghana, Tanzania, Morocco, Iran, Egypt, Philippines, Kosovo, Ghana, Nigeria, Brazil, Columbia, Sri Lanka, Iraq, Vietnam & China and many more. You can call and speak to our Immigration Lawyers in London on 0207 993 6981 , they are ready to take your call. You can also call our Immigration Lawyers in Harrow on +44 208 150 6709 Alternatively, you can Email us on info@gsnimmigration.co.uk

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