Page 1 of 1

Over-18 Child Dependant-ILR

Posted: Fri Jan 03, 2025 4:22 pm
by jorell-m
Hi everyone, it is my first time posting in this site so if I offend any cultures or norms at all I apologise in advance. I'm currently on a child dependant visa under my mother. My mom took me in the UK and arrived at 4/2023, when she was still at settled status. Now, she became a British citizen last month and I researched if I can apply for ILR. I found out my eligibility was spot on, I am unmarried, still dependant or living with her, and no public funds needed.

However, I am now over 18 and my mother does not have sole responsibility to me but with her husband (who is also a brit citizen). My main concern is that, it says "You must have been a dependant on your parent or relative’s visa before you turned 18.". I was 17 when I applied for the visa dependant to my mom, but I received it after I turned 18 and moved to the UK at the same age as well.

Will I still be eligible under those circumstances?

Thanks so much in advance :)

Re: Over-18 Child Dependant-ILR

Posted: Sat Jan 04, 2025 1:50 pm
by zimba
All that matters is that on the date of application, you were a child dependant and below 18. A child dependnat who turns 18 can settle when both parents settle. What is the immigration status of your biological father ?