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Below we take a look at what can be done where a sponsor wants to bring their spouse or partner to the UK but is unable to meet the financial or other requirements of Appendix FM. It will also be helpful to read this post by Barry O’Leary looking at...

5th September 2025
BY Gabriella Bettiga

The Appendix FM minimum income requirements for spouse and partner visas can catch out even those with enough money to meet them. Having the money only takes you so far: the income must come from a specific source, must be calculated in a certain way, and specified evidence must be...

8th April 2025
BY Jack Freeland

The immigration rules permit a parent living overseas, who has British or settled children living in the UK, to apply for a visa to come to live with them. In this post we will consider the requirements that a parent applying for a visa in this category must meet in...

6th September 2024
BY Nick Nason

Spouses and partners of British citizens or people settled in the UK can apply for a visa to join or remain with their loved ones. These applications are dealt with by the Home Office under the immigration rules. Specifically, the part of the rules that applicants need to navigate are...

12th April 2024
BY Gabriella Bettiga
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