From 9 July 2012, the Immigration Rules for applicants seeking the proposed civil partner visa changed. So, new rules now apply to any further immigration applications made on or after 9 July 2012. A person asking for an entry clearance application as a Proposed Civil Partner can still do it. However, they must submit their request to the British Diplomatic Post Overseas (British Embassy/High Commission). To register a Civil Partnership in the UK with a person present and settled in the UK.
The UK Statutes provide legal recognition of Civil partnerships. Under the Civil Partnership Act 2004, a civil partnership is a relationship between two people of the same sex. If the application for a visa as a Proposed Civil Partner is successful, the applicant may receive leave to enter the UK for six months. Further, they must register a Civil Partnership with the Registered in the UK within these six months.
The Entry Clearance Officer may refuse the application for entry clearance as a Proposed Civil Partner. The applicant can then file an Entry Clearance Appeal within 28 days of receiving the refusal letter.
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To qualify for a proposed civil partner visa, the applicant must meet the requirements of Appendix FM of the Immigration Rules.
The immigration lawyers at LawPark are experts in dealing with the application for a proposed civil partner visa. You may need legal help from immigration lawyers in London to prepare and submit your request for a permit. So, we are here to provide you with a friendly, reliable, efficient and professional immigration service.
Reliable and professional immigration service to obtain the proposed civil partner visa
If our team of professionals works with you and your application for a proposed civil partner visa, you can expect to enjoy the following services:
- Our immigration specialists will provide detailed instructions regarding immigration regulations and the specific procedures required by the Home Office and the UKBA that are relevant to your case.
- One of our lawyers will answer any questions about your case while identifying its benefits and drawbacks.
- Our immigration lawyers will explain all documentation you must submit alongside your proposed civil partner visa application.
- Our immigration lawyers will examine these documents and discuss their relevance to your case.
- One of our lawyers will complete the application forms and answer any questions.
- If needed, our immigration lawyers will prepare a sponsorship declaration and explain the process.
- Our lawyers will draft a cover letter to support and submit the application.
- A team member will communicate with the UKBA and the Home Office to ensure a quick decision regarding your application for a proposed civil partner visa.
- We will protect your interests when working with you during the entire process. You may ask us for an update while the application is pending with the Home Office.