Settlement visa for my parents in India

[pmanu21]

Hi,

I am a British citizen whose parents are in India. They are 57 and 52 years old. I also have a sister (aged 22) in India who is currently studying. The whole family is dependant on me financially. I transfer maintenance and family expenses money every month to my parents as well as my sister's education fees. My parents don't own a house in India either.

I would like to apply for a settlement visa for my parents and (possibly my sister too) and I have a few questions -

1) Should I engage with a solicitor here in the UK or in India to represent my parents' application?

2) What are the realistic chances of issuance of visa's in such cases?

3) If they do not issue the visa, is the fees refundable?

4) Whilst they are completely dependant on me financially, they are medically fit. Does this matter?

I would greatly appreciate if you could advise on these questions.

Regards

[Lucapooka]

Not possible. Please read the requiremets before you waste money on this venture. The failed application fees will not be refunded as it is a processing fee rathrr than an approval fee.

[Amber]

See older dependant relatives (click)

Consider Surinder Singh route