Webinar: Sole responsibility and the immigration rules for children

Where a child is coming to the UK to live with a parent here and the other parent remains alive and abroad, the Home Office will apply a legal test to determine whether the child should be admitted or have to remain abroad. The key test in most cases is whether the parent coming to or already in the UK has “sole responsibility” for the child.

A particular meaning is ascribed to these words by the Home Office and the courts, and to the less well known “exclusion undesirable” and “normally lives with” tests. This course unpacks these meanings and goes on to consider what evidence would be needed to show the tests are satisfied.

Presenter

Colin Yeo. Colin has been undertaking entry clearance cases for children since 2001 and is the director of the Free Movement website.

Audience

Level: introductory to intermediate

Booking

The ticket cost is £50 + VAT for members and £60 + VAT for non-members. Members, to secure your discount, please log in to your Free Movement account before booking.

We are running an early bird discount on tickets until 23:59 on Wednesday 12th March 2025. Use code “SOLERESPONSIBILITY260325” for 20% off.

Important notes

• A recording of the webinar is NOT included in the ticket price.
• After the webinar, you will be emailed a copy of any presentation slides.
• If you would like a certificate of attendance for your continuing professional development record after the webinar has finished, please email editor@freemovement.org.uk.
• Refund policy: We understand that circumstances can change. Cancellation and refund is possible with no questions asked up to 7 days before the webinar is due to begin. Please contact editor@freemovement.org.uk.