Immigration Rules for Private & Family Life Applications

Introduction

Immigration law is a fast moving and ever-evolving area. Changes are made quickly and often with cascading effects.

Requirements for some family applications are changing and private life applications are often a last resort for those looking to remain in the UK. These are immensely important applications for the people who make them, and careful preparation is key to maximising the chances of success. Recent changes have impacted who can apply, the suitability requirements, and how applications are processed.

By viewing this webinar, you will learn about the recent changes and receive practical examples on how best to prepare and present these applications. Topics for discussion will include the Labour Government’s ‘robust’ changes to immigration routes, what to do with the suspension of Family Reunion routes, and the Palestinian family who entered under the Ukraine scheme.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• Applications under the rules:
• Partner applications
• Parent applications
• 7-year children
• Half-life applications for young adults
• Adult Dependent Relative applications
• Entry applications for children with British family members
• Bereaved partner and domestic violence applications
• Very Significant Obstacle applications
• Applications outside the rules:
• Applications to remain in the UK
• Applications to enter the UK
• Preparing and presenting application:
• Witness statements
• Helpful caselaw

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Wednesday 14th January 2026

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