Chapter 15: Appendix FM – Family Members
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What is the purpose of Appendix FM in the UK Immigration Rules?
Appendix FM sets out the rules for non-EEA family members, such as spouses, partners, and children, of British citizens or persons settled in the UK.
2. Appendix FM applies to applications from both inside and outside the UK.
Applications under Appendix FM can be made from both within and outside the UK depending on the applicant’s circumstances and route.
Which of the following is a category covered under Appendix FM?
Appendix FM includes categories such as spouses, partners, children, and adult dependent relatives of persons present and settled in the UK.
Does Appendix FM include a financial requirement for sponsoring family members?
Applicants under Appendix FM generally need to meet a minimum income threshold or provide evidence of adequate maintenance and accommodation.
Ahmed is applying to bring his wife to the UK under Appendix FM. What financial requirement must he meet?
For sponsoring a spouse or partner, the standard financial requirement is a minimum gross annual income of £18,600, unless the sponsor is exempt.
What type of relationship must a partner demonstrate under Appendix FM?
Applicants must demonstrate that their relationship is genuine and subsisting and meets the relevant definition of spouse or partner.
A person can be exempt from the financial requirement under Appendix FM in certain circumstances.
Exemptions exist in cases involving the receipt of specified benefits such as disability living allowance or carer’s allowance.
Does Appendix FM consider accommodation when assessing family visa applications?
Applicants must show they will be adequately accommodated without recourse to public funds and without causing overcrowding.
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a partner visa under Appendix FM?
A formal marriage certificate is not the sole requirement; the relationship must also be genuine and meet other Appendix FM criteria.
Maria has lived in the UK with her British husband for 2.5 years on a spouse visa. What can she apply for under Appendix FM?
After 2.5 years, Maria can apply to extend her spouse visa under the 5-year route to settlement before becoming eligible for ILR.
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