The first step you need to take when it comes to apply to stay in the UK with family is to work out how many children you will be bringing with you when you arrive in the UK. You must not register more children than you can afford to support, and you must take time out from work for the children to be able to care for them. Once you have worked out all your costs it is time to start looking at what type of visa you will be applying for. There are two types of immigration you can apply for - family immigration or family travel. If you are coming to the UK for work then either leave to work or leave from employment once you have been given permission to reside in the country.
If you are coming to the UK as a family member then you may be able to apply for immigration as a spouse and then apply as a dependent. You must also provide evidence of your partner's arrival into the United Kingdom. This proof is usually provided in the form of a marriage certificate. It may also help to show that your partner has been registered at the relevant nationality office.
There are a number of different routes you can take to apply to stay in the UK with family. These include: family immigration - which can be either indefinite or specific; family reunion, which can be either open or closed; group or private sponsorship. It is important that you know exactly what type of immigration route you are applying for as each will have slightly different requirements. There are also different periods available, ranging from six months to three years, and you must ensure you apply to the correct category. The immigration laws and guidelines can often be very confusing and you should seek expert legal advice before making any decisions.
When you are deciding on which type of leave to apply for to stay in the UK with family, you also need to consider factors such as the length of time you wish to remain, how much money you will bring home and any skills or qualifications you may have gained during your studies. Bringing additional members to join you in the UK also increases your likelihood of being granted permission to stay permanently. This is known as the dependent allowance and you should check whether this will be covered by the help you get from your sponsor.
When you are deciding on whether or not to apply to stay in the UK with family through the family immigration scheme, it is important that you do everything you can to ensure that your application form is filled correctly. If you make any mistakes or do not fully complete an application form, it can affect your chances of being granted permission to stay permanently. Your application form will be checked by a migration agent who will decide if you are eligible to come to the UK or not. As long as you meet the age requirements and are a citizen of UK, you should find it relatively easy to obtain your family visa.
