Family settlement visa for my 20 year old child refused!

[Alma Connelly]

Hi I'm new here and desperately seeking advice for my 20 year old daughter who was refused a family settlement visa due to her age and not needing long term care.
I am married to an englishman and my 2 other children which both are under 18 have been given visas. I am told that I could appeal the decision but I would be needing professional help..meaning a LAWYER or a solicitor which what they call them in this country. But I really can't afford to pay all the legal fees I might incur during the appeal. Is there an alternative way for this matter or is there any non profit Solicitors who could help me??
Please advice. Many thanks - Alma

[gWaPito]

Same happened to my sister's kids in Australia..they were over 18 so had to apply as individuals. Luckily they were in trades that the Australians wanted.

Worth remembering that, although it's no good for Alma. Keep looking here Alma. Someone who knows what they are talking about will answer shortly

Good Luck
Gwapito

Welcome to the forum

[tiger31]

sorry alma but at 20 year old she is not classed as a child anymore, she will have to apply as an adult relative there is no way round this rule. That,s why I am returning before my step daughter reaches 18.

[joebloggs]

under EU immigration law a minor is anyone under 21, so it maybe possible for you to go that route

getting a settlement visa for someone who's over 18 is very difficult under British immigration rules, she would have to be totally dependent on you