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Bringing an elderly parent to the UK

Discussion in 'UK Visa and Immigration Help' started by Methersgate, Feb 26, 2015.

  1. Methersgate
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    Methersgate Well-Known Member Lifetime Member

    My ex wife Ruby's mother is 70, she is separated from her husband, has had a stroke and has cataract.

    She has no-one to care for her in the Philippines, as her other children are working abroad.

    She would like to bring her to the UK.

    I have told her that this should be an easy one.

    Am I right?
  2. Timmers
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    Timmers Well-Known Member Trusted Member

    I think it will be the same process as one of us chaps bringing our loved ones here (settlement visa), I assume your ex is either a British Citizen now or has a ILR which entitles her to bring over a family member. I told my wife that she would be able to apply to bring one of her daughters here after she has done the five years here.
  3. Methersgate
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    Methersgate Well-Known Member Lifetime Member

    Thanks Timmers.

    Full citizen - been here since 2000 - same job for eight years - three bedroom house; her salary is £16,500 but her partner also earns.
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    Timmers Well-Known Member Trusted Member

    I don't see a problem at all, family settlement visa here she comes :)
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  6. Methersgate
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    Methersgate Well-Known Member Lifetime Member

    Thanks

    I have recommended her to join here. (Once she has stopped WW3, currently raging with her sister in Dubai...!)

    Her mum has a passport.

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