LS Legal News Bulletin
Private Life Route: Success for a Сhild Сlient
Tuesday 20th February 2024
Olga Bakeeva
We are excited to share a recent success story of a mother and son whose visa journey took a positive turn. They had initial setbacks with a curtailed visa. Despite this, they were granted a Private Life visa so the child can complete his education and sports training in the UK.
The outcome exceeded expectations and our client was granted a visa for 2.5 years. This period of leave will afford our client the opportunity to complete his studies and to further strengthen his private life in the UK. A key benefit to our client on this route is that he may potentially be eligible to settle in the UK after 5-years.
🔍 What is the private life route?
This is the route for those wishing to stay in the UK because they have spent a significant period of time in the UK and built a private life. Life can throw changes in the family situation, or there might be issues with the current visa. If this is the case, the Private Life route may provide a solution.
✨ Key principles of the Private Life Applications for Children:
🔹 Balancing the welfare of the child with immigration policies
🔹 A successful application proves that expecting the child to leave the UK is unreasonable.
🔹 Private Life visas typically span 30 months. It might lead to a settlement after a 10-year or 5-year visa if specific criteria are met.
If you are curious about your eligibility for the Private Life route, do not hesitate to reach out. Every case is unique, and we are here to provide guidance.
