Child Visa

[cerahurley]

I'm sorry if this has been asked before, but I have been looking through the threads and haven't really seen anything like my situation. I also did not see a search option to look for something similar.

I am a dual citizen US/UK. I am UK citizen by descent. I am looking to move to the UK with my under 18yo child who is US citizen only. I have sole custody of my child. I have been reading about the visas and immigration for almost a year, have called the pay line, emailed, and always have gotten conflicting information. Do I need to meet the income threshold to bring my child over, even though I am not bringing a spouse, she is under 18, and I am her sole caregiver? If so, are benefits calculated into income, or are they excluded from income? I have read that she would be eligible for ILE since she is a child, does anyone know if that is correct? And if so, would I just have to show adequate maintenance or do I need to have a job offer in the UK before applying for her visa? I meet the income requirements easily with my current job in the US, but don't know how much luck I am going to have applying for jobs in the UK, while I am residing in the US. I am trying to keep from having to move to the UK without my daughter first. Thanks for any and all help!

[CR001]

Benefits are not included in income, it is salary only.

Yes, she will likely be granted ILE.

When last did you live in the UK, if ever?

[cerahurley]

Thanks for the reply. I have never lived in the UK, this will be the first time. Do you know if I have to meet the income requirement or just have adequate maintenance? I can't find any clear information on it. Thanks.

[vinny]

Sole responsibility plus adequate maintenance and accommodation.