beccaj

Hi all

I have tried to find an answer to this, but can't find one so was wondering if anybody could help.

at the mo my mum lives with us, she does not work but has her own money to support herself.

Would we be able to apply for her to come with us as a dependent or, would we have to wait until we received PR and then get her to apply ???

Any help would be gratefully received!!

britsnake

Your Mum would be too old to be treated as a dependant. You would have to try and sponsor her after you got your PR and it would be a very long wait after this. She could potentially come over as a visitor for up to six months a time but would not be able to stay.

Try this link for further info.

beccaj

thanks for your help. We thought this might be the case. We now have to decide whether to leave her behind or stay with her!!

Never knew this would all be so hard

geo4

Just get her to keep renewing her visitor Visa whilst parental sponsorship is taking place.

bazzz

Leave her behind! What's she ever done for you?

Biiiiink

That doesn't always work - http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=504657

beccaj

Thanks for all the replys.

If i leave her behind that would leave her with no one in the uk, and if i take her with me its going to take a long time and a lot of paperwork.

This is only the begining for us and already its stressing me out