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Family & partner visa solicitors

Bringing a partner, spouse, fiancé(e), child or dependent relative to the UK - and putting refused applications right. Fixed-fee packages, quoted before we start.

Three generations sitting around a dining table together at home - the family reunification and partner routes are what keep tables like this full.

Entry Clearance Family Routes Side by Side

RouteLength of grantIncome testLeads to settlement
Partner / spouse33 months£29,000After 5 years
Fiancé(e)6 months£29,000After switching
Parent of a British child30 monthsNoAfter 5 years
Adult dependent relativeIndefiniteAdequate maintenanceImmediate
Dependent children33 months to ILR£29,000 or Adequate MaintenanceAfter 5 years or immediate

Thresholds change. We confirm the current position when we quote you - check gov.uk for the latest Home Office figures.

Family Visa Questions

The same answers appear on each route page, so you get one consistent answer wherever you land.

Different immigration categories have different income thresholds. There may be a minimum income threshold that could be met through savings, or through a combination of both. The figures often change so we check the current requirements against your evidence before you apply.

Yes, dependent children can usually be included in the same application. We confirm this when we assess your case.

No. Unmarried partners can apply if you can evidence being together in a relationship akin to marriage for 2 years.

You may have a right of appeal or an administrative review, and sometimes a fresh application is the better route. There are strict deadlines, so contact us as soon as you receive the decision.

Processing times are set by the Home Office and vary by where you apply from. We tell you the current published time at the point you instruct us.

Not sure which route applies to you?

Book an initial consultation, from £50 + VAT. We will tell you which application to make and what evidence you need.