be settled

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Reuniting families, carefully.

For refugees and those granted humanitarian protection in the UK who need to reunite with immediate family abroad.

01

Who it’s for.

— FOR

  • —Refugees granted protection in the UK within the last five years
  • —Persons with Humanitarian Protection status
  • —Spouses, civil partners and dependent children (under 18) of protected persons
  • —Pre-flight family members whose relationship existed before the sponsor left their country of origin

— NOT FOR

  • —Family members of British citizens (different route — see Settlement)
  • —Adult dependent relatives outside the immediate family
  • —Post-flight relationships formed after protection was granted
02

What it covers.

  • 01

    Relationship evidence

    Marriage and birth certificates, DNA evidence where required, and a chronology of the relationship that satisfies the caseworker the family unit existed before flight.

  • 02

    Protection status documentation

    Sponsor's grant of refugee status or humanitarian protection, BRP, and current immigration status as of submission date.

  • 03

    Supporting witness statements

    First-person statements from the sponsor describing the circumstances of separation. This is where most refused applications come unstuck. We draft these together.

  • 04

    TB testing and biometric appointments

    Coordinated booking and documentation for any applicant from a TB-listed country, plus VAC appointment scheduling.

  • 05

    Submission and tracking

    Application lodged via the correct route, with a clean copy of the bundle sent to you for your records.

03

The process.

01

Free consultation

A 20-minute call. Tell me your story. I'll tell you honestly whether this route is right.

02

Document audit

We map out what evidence you have, what you need, and what we can request from authorities on your behalf.

03

Statement drafting

Together we draft the supporting statement that anchors the case. Reviewed line by line before submission.

04

Submission

Application lodged. You receive copies of every page.

05

Until decision and beyond

I remain available for caseworker enquiries, requests for further evidence, and onward arrival arrangements.

04

The timeline.

Typical decisions arrive within 12 weeks of submission, though complex cases may take longer.

05

Common questions.

No. The financial requirement that applies to other settlement routes does not apply to Family Reunion. The sponsor's status alone is sufficient.

Post-flight relationships are not covered by Family Reunion. There is a different route — a partner visa — that may apply. We discuss this at the consultation.

Family Reunion covers children under 18. Adult children require a separate adult-dependant route, which has a higher evidential bar.

— BEGIN YOUR FAMILY REUNION VISA

Twenty minutes, no obligation.

Tell William about your case. You'll hear back within 24 hours.