Extension of Sole Representative Dependant Visa - Specialist Dependant Visa Solicitors

You can apply online for the extension of a sole representative dependant visa if the main applicant is either applying for an extension or ILR as a sole representative migrant. An application for an extension of the sole representative dependant visa is made in accordance with the requirements set out in Appendix Representative of an Overseas Business of the Immigration Rules. 

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Our specialist team of immigration solicitors can provide 5-minute, free, one-off immigration advice on your application as a dependant of a representative of an overseas business. Ask a question online to our specialist team of immigration solicitors for free immigration advice online, or book an appointment online for detailed immigration advice and consultation with one of our immigration solicitors concerning your application as a dependant of a representative of an overseas business.

Requirements for Extension of Sole Representative Dependant Visa

The applicant should meet the following requirements for the extension of a sole representative dependant visa from inside the UK:

Valid Application

The applicant must submit a valid application from inside the UK for an extension of a sole representative dependant visa.

Status of The Sponsoring Sole Representative

The applicant must be applying as a partner or child of the sponsoring sole representative who:

• has made a valid application for extension of stay on the Representative of an Overseas Business route that has not been decided; or
• has valid leave to remain on the Representative of an Overseas Business route granted as a result of an extension application; or
• is settled or has become a British citizen, providing that the sponsoring sole representative had permission on the Representative of an Overseas Business route when they settled, and the applicant either had permission as their partner or child at that time, or the applicant is applying as a child of the sponsoring sole representative and the applicant was born in the UK before the sponsoring sole representative settled.

Suitability Requirement

The suitability requirements for a dependent partner or dependent child sole representative of an overseas business are that they must not fall for refusal under Appendix Part Suitability of the Immigration Rules. 

Immigration Status of the Applicant

The applicant's current or last grant of leave to enter or remain in the UK must have been as a dependant of a sole representative of an overseas business.

Relationship and Age Requirements for a Partner

The applicant must be the partner of the sponsoring Sole Representative, and one of the following must apply:

• The sponsoring Sole Representative has leave to remain in the UK on the Sole Representative visa route; or
• The sponsoring Sole Representative is, at the same time, applying for (and is granted) leave to remain on the Sole Representative visa route; or
• The sponsoring Sole Representative is settled or has become a British citizen, providing they had permission on a Representative of an Overseas Business route when they settled, and the applicant had permission as their partner at that time.

If the applicant and the sponsoring Sole Representative are not married or in a civil partnership, all of the following requirements must be met:

• they must have been living together in a relationship similar to marriage or civil partnership for at least the two years before the date of application; and
• any previous relationship of the applicant or of the Sole Representative with another person must have permanently broken down; and
• the applicant and Sole Representative must not be so closely related that they would not be allowed to marry or form a civil partnership in the UK.
• The relationship between the applicant and the Sole Representative must be genuine and subsisting.
• The applicant and the Sole Representative must intend to live together throughout the applicant’s stay in the UK.

A person applying as a dependent partner must be aged 18 or over on the date of application.

Relationship Requirement for a Dependent Child

The applicant must be the child of the sponsoring Sole Representative, and one of the following must apply:

• The sponsoring Sole Representative has permission on the Sole Representative visa route; or
• The sponsoring Sole Representative is, at the same time, applying for (and is granted) permission on the Sole Representative visa route; or
• The sponsoring Sole Representative is settled or has become a British citizen, provided the sponsoring Sole Representative previously had permission under the Representative of an Overseas Business route, and the applicant had permission as the sponsoring Sole Representative's child at that time.

The applicant’s parents must both be either applying at the same time as the applicant, or have permission to be in the UK (other than as a Visitor) unless:

• the parent applying for or with entry clearance or permission on the Sole Representative visa route is the sole surviving parent; or
• the parent applying for or with entry clearance or permission on the Sole Representative visa route has sole responsibility for the child’s upbringing; or
• the parent who does not have permission on the Sole Representative visa route –
  • is a British citizen or a person who has a right to enter or stay in the UK without restriction; and
  • is or will be ordinarily resident in the UK; or
• the decision maker is satisfied that there are serious and compelling reasons to grant the child entry clearance or permission to stay with the parent who is applying for or has entry clearance or permission on the Sole Representative visa route.

Age and Care Requirement for a Child

The child must be under 18 on the date of application, unless they were last granted permission as a dependent child of their parent or parents. If the child is aged 16 or over at the date of application, they must not be leading an independent life.

If the applicant is aged under 18 on the date of application, there must be suitable arrangements for the child’s care and accommodation in the UK that comply with relevant UK legislation and regulations.

Financial Requirement

The decision maker must be satisfied that the applicant or the Representative of an Overseas Business can and will adequately maintain and accommodate the applicant and any other dependants in the UK, or applying for entry clearance, without access to public funds. Funds must be shown as specified in Appendix Finance.

Overseas Business Requirement

The applicant must not have a majority stake in, or otherwise own or control a majority of the overseas business the Sole Representative represents, whether that ownership or control is by means of a shareholding, partnership agreement, sole proprietorship or any other arrangement.

Not In Breach Of Immigration Laws

The applicant must not be:

• in breach of immigration laws, except that where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies, that period of overstaying will be disregarded; or
• on immigration bail.

Period and Conditions of Grant

A partner will be granted

• permission which ends on the same date as the permission as the Representative of an Overseas Business; or
• 2 years’ permission if the Representative of an Overseas Business was (or is being) granted settlement as a Representative of an Overseas Business.

A dependent child will be granted permission which ends on the same date as whichever of their parents’ permission ends first, unless both parents have (or are being granted) settlement or British Citizenship, in which case the child will be granted permission for 30 months.

The grant will be subject to all the following conditions:

• no access to public funds; and
• work (including self-employment and voluntary work) permitted; except for employment as a professional sportsperson (including as a sports coach); and
• study is permitted, subject to the ATAS condition in Appendix ATAS.

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Our specialist team of family visa solicitors can provide expert immigration advice and legal representation for your dependant visa extension application on a fixed fee basis. Our family visa solicitors can legally represent you in your dependant visa extension application and carry out all the work on it until the Home Office UKVI makes a decision. The immigration casework to be carried out by our immigration solicitors in relation to your dependant visa extension application will entail the following:

Advice on requirements: Our family visa solicitors will advise you on the requirements you need to meet for your dependant visa extension application to be successful.

Documentary advice: Our family visa lawyers will prepare and email you a comprehensive list of supporting documents for your dependent visa renewal application.

Assessing documents: Our immigration lawyers will assess your documents to make sure that all the documents you provide in support of your dependant visa extension application are in accordance with the requirements of the immigration rules.

Completing the application form: Our immigration lawyers will complete the relevant application form for your dependant visa extension application.

Booking an appointment with the application centre: After the online submission of your application for a dependant visa extension, our immigration lawyers will book your appointment with the application centre for you to enrol your biometrics.

Detailed cover letter: Our specialist immigration solicitors will prepare a detailed cover letter in support of your dependant visa extension application to explain all the relevant legal requirements for your application to be approved by the Home Office UKVI.

Uploading documents online: Before the biometrics enrolment date, our immigration lawyers will upload online all the supporting documents to be considered in support of your dependant visa extension application.

Follow-up work: Our immigration lawyers will handle all follow-up until the Home Office UKVI issues a decision on your dependant visa extension application.

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