We were recently instructed by a client who wished to apply for a family reunion for their adult child who lived in the sponsor’s country of origin. Our client’s child was 20 years old when we made the application.
Our involvement (what we did)
We confirmed that a child over 18 years old can rely on Family Reunion Protection to apply to join their parents in the UK, but it has to be under exceptional circumstances. The exceptional circumstances include but are not limited to: whether the child is leading an independent life; whether the parents they rely on have already travelled to the UK; whether the child in the sponsor’s country of origin has no other relatives to provide adequate support, and they could not access support or employment in the country of origin and would therefore likely become destitute if left on their own; and whether the child still extensively relies on the parents financially and emotionally.
Documentation provided to support the family reunion case
We prepared extensive documentation to demonstrate the parents’ active involvement in their child’s life, as well as the strong emotional and financial support they have consistently provided while the child is living overseas.
This includes but is not limited to: a consistent record of bank transactions, proof of bank transfer for the child’s education, and daily conversation between the parents and their child to show the guidance the parents provided to the child, and a strong emotional bond in the daily interaction.
Moreover, the child is currently studying at a university where parental involvement is required. The university does not allow students to leave the campus during term time unless permission is granted by their parents. Such permission can only be issued via the guardian’s registered mobile phone. This is key evidence to prove that the parents are still in control of the child’s life, and they are the people who make key decisions for the child.
Current caregiver unable to provide level of care required
Our client’s child was being looked after by his grandfather in the home country. However, the grandfather does not have the capacity to take care of the child anymore as he suffers from multiple chronic illnesses that require long-term medication and regular medical treatment.
Given his health condition, he is no longer capable of providing the level of care that the child requires. As the child is still in an important stage of personal development, stable and ongoing support from the parents with respects to guidance in education, future career decisions, financial management and personal wellbeing is essential.
We have therefore provided sufficient medical documentation to confirm that the grandfather, who is the child’s only caregiver in the home country, is no longer capable of fulfilling this responsibility. We also highlighted the necessity of the parents’ presence in the child’s life.
The dependant has been granted entry clearance under Appendix FRP. We wish them all the best in their education and their future.
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