Leave To Remain In Uk

[Casanundra]

Just a quick question.

One of the exemptions from doing the "knowledge of language and life in the United Kingdom" test is when someone is applying for residence as a parent, grandparent or other dependant relative.

Does this mean therefore that a foreign wife (and mother) of a British born baby is exempt from having to do the test and therefore is able to apply for leave to remain on the basis of being an English childs parent?

It's too ambiguous to me and so if anyone can clarify that would be great... Cheers!

[Mossfinn]

I guess you have seen Read This

Other exemptions include those qualifying for permanent residence .....those applying as a parent

It might need further clarification mind.

Moss

[suegha]

I have never heard of any of this! Amazing...

[vinny]

Unfortunately, applications for residence as a parent, grandparent or other dependant relative may not be applicable when the parent is under 65 years old and not dependent on the child.

From Moss' link:

Other exemptions include those qualifying for permanent residence under domestic violence rules, those applying as a parent, grandparent, or other dependant relative, those applying as a retired person of independent means, spouses and partners of British citizens and permanent residents, citizens of the European Economic Area, among others. However, these exemptions must meet the requirement when applying for British citizenship.

spouses and partners of British citizens and permanent residents is incomplete and therefore slightly misleading. It should have been:

the husband, wife, civil partner, or unmarried or same-sex partner of a British citizen or of a permanent resident of the United Kingdom who is a permanent member of HM Diplomatic Service, a staff member of the British Council on a tour of duty abroad, or staff member of the Department for International Development;

Edited February 28, 2008 by vinny

[Mossfinn]

Unfortunately, applications for residence as a parent, grandparent or other dependant relative may not be applicable when the parent is under 65 years old and not dependent on the child.

From Moss' link:

Other exemptions include those qualifying for permanent residence under domestic violence rules, those applying as a parent, grandparent, or other dependant relative, those applying as a retired person of independent means, spouses and partners of British citizens and permanent residents, citizens of the European Economic Area, among others. However, these exemptions must meet the requirement when applying for British citizenship.

spouses and partners of British citizens and permanent residents is incomplete and therefore slightly misleading. It should have been:

the husband, wife, civil partner, or unmarried or same-sex partner of a British citizen or of a permanent resident of the United Kingdom who is a permanent member of HM Diplomatic Service, a staff member of the British Council on a tour of duty abroad, or staff member of the Department for International Development;

Thanks for clarification Vinny.

Moss

[paully]

How typical that different rules apply to diplomats for their spouses and partners - I'd never have guessed it

In reality, as Moss and Vinny have emphasised, there are very few exceptions - so get a Life in the UK book, book the test (if you can't get the other half on a course) and enjoy!!