Children

Children

This topic looks at certain applications made by children under the Immigration Rules, Part 8 and the Immigration Rules, Appendix FM. It covers:

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applications for indefinite leave to enter or remain by children:
1. ◦
  whose parents both have settled status (or where one parent has limited leave as a partner under Part 8 or Appendix FM and is applying for settlement at the same time as their child), or
2. ◦
  who have one parent with settled status and no other parent who has or will be applying for limited leave as a partner (in the various specified situations where this is permitted), and
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applications for limited leave to enter or remain by the children of persons granted (or being granted) limited leave as the partner of a person with settled status

For the purpose of this overview, ‘person with settled status’ includes British citizens and the other limited categories of person who can sponsor children under Part 8 and Appendix FM.

This topic does not cover applications made under other immigration routes. For information on these applications, see Practice Note: Children of work, investment

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