Is this info re IRL from an Immigration Consultant site correct?
Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2018 2:49 am
I've cut and pasted below a section of a post titled 'How Long Will it Take to Qualify for ILR in 2018', from what I assume is an Immigration Advice site.....
Am I reading this wrong, or is there incorrect information (see highlighted section) about a child losing their dependant visa and then having to take another 5 years to become eligible for ILR....? Can anyone clarify for me please.
Maybe my problem in reading this is that It's not clear to me which parent 'you' is, or if 'you' is plural, in the sentence 'If YOUR children are on dependant visas, it's vitally important that they apply for ILR at the same time YOU do".
And in one sentence it says that the child can apply for IRL if one or both parents HAVE ILR status, but then the sentence I highlighted states that it's important for the child to "apply for ILR at the same time as YOU do". Those 2 sentences contradict each other.... I think?
I'm confused!
Thank you
What happens if you have children living with you in the UK?
If you have children under 18, they can apply for ILR regardless of how much time they’ve spent in the UK, as long as either one or both parents have ILR status in the UK. If your children are on dependant visas, it’s vitally important that they apply for ILR at the same time as you do. If they don’t, they’ll lose their dependant visas, which means it could take another five years for them to become eligible for ILR.
ILR will be granted as long as the child:
Is related to the parents, as claimed in the application
Is under 18 years
Is not married, a civil partner or leading an independent life
Has a sponsor who is able to provide appropriate accommodation and maintenance
Does not have a criminal record
Am I reading this wrong, or is there incorrect information (see highlighted section) about a child losing their dependant visa and then having to take another 5 years to become eligible for ILR....? Can anyone clarify for me please.
Maybe my problem in reading this is that It's not clear to me which parent 'you' is, or if 'you' is plural, in the sentence 'If YOUR children are on dependant visas, it's vitally important that they apply for ILR at the same time YOU do".
And in one sentence it says that the child can apply for IRL if one or both parents HAVE ILR status, but then the sentence I highlighted states that it's important for the child to "apply for ILR at the same time as YOU do". Those 2 sentences contradict each other.... I think?
I'm confused!
Thank you
What happens if you have children living with you in the UK?
If you have children under 18, they can apply for ILR regardless of how much time they’ve spent in the UK, as long as either one or both parents have ILR status in the UK. If your children are on dependant visas, it’s vitally important that they apply for ILR at the same time as you do. If they don’t, they’ll lose their dependant visas, which means it could take another five years for them to become eligible for ILR.
ILR will be granted as long as the child:
Is related to the parents, as claimed in the application
Is under 18 years
Is not married, a civil partner or leading an independent life
Has a sponsor who is able to provide appropriate accommodation and maintenance
Does not have a criminal record