![]() If you get leave for your child, you’ll probably have to: If they do, you can apply for them to remove it later. When you apply, you can ask the Home Office not to put it in. The application might be granted with a condition that they can’t get benefits when they turn 18. You can read more about applying for leave on the grounds of private life on GOV.UK. The application is more likely to succeed if there are reasons why the child shouldn’t leave the UK - for example, they’re receiving medical treatment here or they need to continue their education here. You can apply for this for your child after they've been in the UK for 7 years. They can continue with their education after 16Īpply for leave on the grounds of private life in the UK Registering your child as a British citizens is the best option, because they: You should get specialist help to do this - read more about finding an immigration specialist. You can register your child as a British citizen after they’ve lived here for 10 years. You can read more about how to register your child as a British citizen on GOV.UK. You can:Īpply for ‘leave on the grounds of their private life' in the UKĪpply for the same leave as you or their other parent - if their parents have different lengths of leave, you can apply for the longer amount of leave for your child If your child was born in the UK, there are different ways to get them a legal immigration status. ![]() Your only option is to apply for ‘leave on the grounds of private life’ in the UK. They'll also be able to give you advice on your own immigration status if you're in the UK illegally. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 10am to 1pmĬalls cost 13p per minute from a landline, and from 3 to 55p from a mobileĪ specialist immigration adviser will tell you the best way to legalise your child's immigration status - don't worry, it'll be completely confidential. Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants They provide free, confidential advice to people living in the UK illegally. To find out more about your options before visiting an expert, you can call the Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants. You can read more about finding a specialist immigration adviser. You’ll always need the help of a specialist immigration adviser to register a child who’s living here illegally - the application is a complicated process. If you're here legally, but your child isn't, you should get help from a specialist immigration adviser. If your child's application is successful, you might be able to stay. If you're also here illegally, you can apply at the same time as your child. They'll be able to work or claim benefits when they're old enough ![]() They can continue with their education beyond 16 The application process will be easier if they’re under 18 If your child is here illegally, you should apply for them to live in the country legally before they’re 18. Your child will be living in the UK illegally if they came without a visa or they’ve stayed longer than their visa said they could.
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