Start with what matters to you.
You may already know the route you are considering—or you may need help understanding where to begin.
- Your partner is in the UK and you want to join them.
- You and your partner are planning where to live together.
- You need to understand extending your stay on a family route.
Questions that need careful attention.
- Your relationship and the immigration status of the person in the UK.
- The current financial, accommodation and other relevant requirements.
- Your immigration history, documents and application timing.
Requirements and available routes can change. Your circumstances and the current rules need individual consideration; this page does not assess your eligibility.
Areas to discuss.
Partner and family routes
The available route and required evidence depend on individual circumstances and current rules. This page does not establish eligibility.
Dependants are a distinct route
Joining a person who holds permission on a work or study route is not the same as a family visa application. Different rules may apply.
Planning the application
Ask what evidence needs to be gathered, which dates matter and what the scope of any advice or representation would include.
Explore this area.
The support you may need.
Discuss whether you need an initial consultation, a review of an application, or support preparing and handling a matter. Ask for the scope of any work in writing before you instruct the firm.
Before the conversation
- Make a short summary of your circumstances and what you want to achieve.
- Note any relevant dates, decisions or approaching deadlines.
- Do not send sensitive documents in an initial enquiry. Confirm a secure sharing method first.
Understand the scope and cost.
Ask for the scope of any work, and an explanation of professional fees and separate government charges, in writing before you instruct the firm.
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