UK SETTLED STATUS FOR CHILD

An application for settled status is required to be made by individuals who wish to continue living in the United Kingdom. Application for settled status in the United Kingdom needs to be made to EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein citizens who have been living in the United Kingdom before the prescribed date depending on the circumstances. If you are someone who holds British nationality or Irish citizenship or indefinite leave to remain in the United Kingdom then you do not have to apply for settled status in the United Kingdom.

Upon application and consideration of your circumstances, the UKVI will grant you either pre-settled status or settled status. Different procedures depend upon the capacity in which you are applying for the settled status. When a child is making an application for the settled status in the United Kingdom the child needs to be below the age of 21 years of age and should belong to either EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein. Even a child who was born in the United Kingdom and is not a British citizen can apply for settled status. Every child should have a separate application when applying for the settled status and it can be made the child or the parents on behalf of the child. Once the child meets the eligibility requirement an application can be made and relevant supporting documents can be submitted along with the application.

The documents required for making an application to claim settled status for a child in the United Kingdom include identity proof such as a valid passport, and proof of relationship with the child.? For the child to be granted settled status in the United Kingdom the applicant needs to meet the requirement of continuous residence for a period of 5 years in the United Kingdom. If this requirement of 5 years is not met the applicant will be granted only pre-settled status and not settled status.

Upon applying for the settled status in the United Kingdom as a child the UKVI usually takes 6 to 8 weeks on an average to process the application. Once they decide on the application the documents submitted for processing the settled status application will be returned to the applicant. If the UKVI finds any errors in the application submitted by the applicant for settled status in the United Kingdom then they will inform the applicant about the same and allow doing the needful. The UKVI could also contact the applicant if they require further evidence in deciding the application for settled status.

When the settled status application is successful the applicant receives a letter from the UKVI which confirms this. An application for British citizenship and a British passport can be made after completing a period of 12 months with settled status in the United Kingdom. If on the other hand, the application is unsuccessful then the applicant is usually given the option to apply for administrative review or you can also appeal against the decision depending upon the circumstances.

To know more about the settled status in the United Kingdom you can contact the ICS legal immigration advisors. We have qualified immigration advisers and we are regulated by the OISC as well. An immigration adviser can help you to know your possible options and the correct steps forward. You can reach out to us on 0207 237 3388 or drop us an email at [email protected]. Read more about us and our services at www.icslegal.com.

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