epicstuff Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 I wondered if the UK Immigration will make any allowance for my step daughter? I say this loosely as I was never legally married to her mother who was a bit of a nightmare and moved herself on. I am moving back to the UK with my son, his sister now a 21 year old, is desperate to join us. (not with mother ) I know legally she has no status as my step daughter even though I have brought her up since she was 3 years old. Would the UK immigration recognize any difference in circumstance that may enable a favorable application? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritManToo Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 She's too old. I'm in the same situation, could always marry her I suppose. Else it's just tourist VISAs, good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 I would think that if you provide the information in a covering sponsor letter, as you have here, it would be a positive to the application. Thats my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve187 Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 1 hour ago, CharlieH said: I would think that if you provide the information in a covering sponsor letter, as you have here, it would be a positive to the application. Thats my opinion. i don't think so, that's my opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoldgit Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 2 hours ago, CharlieH said: I would think that if you provide the information in a covering sponsor letter, as you have here, it would be a positive to the application. Thats my opinion. Sorry but I don't think that would work, an ECO won't, indeed can't be swayed by a written plea from the OP, they have to work within the rules. The young lady is over 18 and not related to the OP, and as such isn't elegible for settlement in the UK as a family member. The best she could hope for is a visit visa, that would entail satifying the descision maker that she's a genuine tourist with strong ties to her home country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Just now, theoldgit said: Sorry but I don't think that would work, an ECO won't, indeed can't be swayed by a written plea from the OP, they have to work within the rules. The young lady is over 18 and not related to the OP, and as such isn't elegible for settlement in the UK as a family member. The best she could hope for is a visit visa, that would entail satifying the descision maker that she's a genuine tourist with strong ties to her home country. No problem you are more experienced in this than I. However, I would have thought that being open and honest in any representation would not be a negative. That was my point ???? especially as he hadnt stated what he/she was applying for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epicstuff Posted November 13, 2019 Author Share Posted November 13, 2019 Thanks for all the comments pretty much confirmed what I expected. Frustrating and cruel world we live in sometimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epicstuff Posted November 13, 2019 Author Share Posted November 13, 2019 16 hours ago, BritManToo said: She's too old. I'm in the same situation, could always marry her I suppose. Else it's just tourist VISAs, good luck. Had a sleepless night pondering that solution, the ramifications etc.. seems like so many possibilities of a negative outcome, the psychological impact on my son and how society in general may view us as a family and the doors that may close. But still, in some ways, if she really wants to come bad enough, maybe I shouldn't write it off as a possibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritManToo Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 19 hours ago, theoldgit said: The young lady is over 18 and not related to the OP, and as such isn't elegible for settlement in the UK as a family member. The EU is a bit more flexible with an upper age of 20. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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