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by sah10406 » Mon Jun 07, 2021 8:09 am
She can only apply in the UK if she is is physically in the UK. Otherwise, she needs to apply where she is living.
Wherever she applies, as a 19-year old she needs to meet meets the requirements of paragraph SW 32.2 of Appendix Skilled Worker
SW 32.2. If the child is aged 16 or over at the date of application, they must not be leading an independent life.
For how caseworkers assess this, see page 18-19 of the Work routes dependant caseworker guidance:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publicati ... f-guidance
Child leading an independent life
A dependent child aged 16 or over on the date of application must not be leading an independent life and must still be financially dependent on the lead applicant or their dependent partner. They cannot be married or in a civil partnership. You should assess all evidence provided with an application to decide if a child is still dependent on their parent(s).
The following list suggests evidence that could be used to demonstrate the dependent child is living with the lead applicant or their dependent partner and relies on them for financial support:
• bank or building society statement (which may show funds that their parent is
providing to support them)
• credit card bills
• driving licence
• NHS registration document
• an official letter from their current school, college or university that confirms
their address
This is not an exhaustive list.
If a dependent child pays rent or board, they must evidence the amount they pay each month.
If a dependent child is not living with the family unit due to attending school, college or university, you will need to see further evidence the child is not leading an independent life. If the dependent child is living at a separate address, you must be satisfied this is due to study elsewhere. Evidence of this can include:
• official confirmation of their studies from their school, college or university
• evidence that they are being financially supported by their parents up to the point they are applying (for example, evidence covering a 3-month period prior to the application)
I do not give immigration advice. I refer you to Immigration Rules, guidance, other online content and to your sponsor.