We have recently represented an Armenian national that wished to join her long term partner in the UK. She had made an application for the family permit prior to appointing IMD Solicitors and the application was refused.
When she spoke to our immigration Solicitor she was advised that a fresh application needs to be made and new evidence provided. Unfortunately, the EEA national that our client wanted to join was still married to his previous partner. Due to very difficult circumstances and an illness of the previous partner of the EEA national, it was not possible to apply for a divorce.
Nevertheless our team dealing with the EEA immigration applications have managed to obtain relevant evidence that supported the application, and proved that even though the couple was not married and moreover, the EEA national was still married to his former partner, the relationship was durable and the application was successful.
They EU Settlement Scheme Family Permits are issued in advance of the journey and they are free of charge.
There are currently two ways to apply to join your partner or a family member in the UK:
- The EEA Family Permit
- The EU settlement Scheme Family Permit
If the EEA national you wish to join has already obtained settled or pre-settled status under the Scheme.