Thanks all for the replies. They're very close to retirement but have no medical or physical dependencies, so I guess that makes it a harder job based on information given. What are the rules if they buy property (with cash) in the UK? Does that entitle them to settlement after a number of years, or ...

Hi. I've got a query with regards to family members joining me in the UK. I'm a British citizen and both my parents are US citizens who live in the US. My sister is also a US citizen living in the US with her husband and children. I'd like to know what are the available routes that my parents can ...