Canadian child visa with Brit-by-descent parent
Aug 31st 2021, 10:19 pm
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Canadian child visa with Brit-by-descent parent
Hi,
I've posted here over the years, and want to make sure that I have the process clear before taking the plunge again.
I am Brit-by-descent. I lived in the UK before my children were born, but not for 3 continuous years (I thought that I had, but did not. It was 3 years broken up over time).
I am a single parent (no custody issues).
My children are Canadian only. We are living in Canada right now.
My first question is, is this correct?:
1 - I will need to provide proof of savings (which is approximately 65K UK pounds).
2 - I am confused about the terminology on the UK government website regarding a non-UK child applying for a visa. It refers to having family settled in the UK. This is our situation: We are living in Canada. I do not have a partner. I am the sole legal custodial parent. I am not presently settled in the UK, although I have the right to be because I am a Brit Cit by descent.
Do I apply for an Indefinite Leave to Enter visa for my children?
My next question is, will the following past history negatively affect their application? Our history is:
We were refused twice under the Surinder Singh route. (2016)
We returned to Canada in 2017.
My sons were held-up at the border when returning in 2018 (as visitors) both when arriving from Canada, and again 1 month later when returning to the UK from Spain. Their passports were stamped with a 6-month limit (no recourse to public funds). We returned to Canada and have remained here since then.
Many thanks!
CJ2015
I've posted here over the years, and want to make sure that I have the process clear before taking the plunge again.
I am Brit-by-descent. I lived in the UK before my children were born, but not for 3 continuous years (I thought that I had, but did not. It was 3 years broken up over time).
I am a single parent (no custody issues).
My children are Canadian only. We are living in Canada right now.
My first question is, is this correct?:
1 - I will need to provide proof of savings (which is approximately 65K UK pounds).
2 - I am confused about the terminology on the UK government website regarding a non-UK child applying for a visa. It refers to having family settled in the UK. This is our situation: We are living in Canada. I do not have a partner. I am the sole legal custodial parent. I am not presently settled in the UK, although I have the right to be because I am a Brit Cit by descent.
Do I apply for an Indefinite Leave to Enter visa for my children?
My next question is, will the following past history negatively affect their application? Our history is:
We were refused twice under the Surinder Singh route. (2016)
We returned to Canada in 2017.
My sons were held-up at the border when returning in 2018 (as visitors) both when arriving from Canada, and again 1 month later when returning to the UK from Spain. Their passports were stamped with a 6-month limit (no recourse to public funds). We returned to Canada and have remained here since then.
Many thanks!
CJ2015
Last edited by CJ2015; Aug 31st 2021 at 11:35 pm. Reason: One more question.
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