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Tier 1 (General)

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Bringing your family

This section explains how your family members can apply to enter or remain in the UK if you are here under, or are applying under, Tier 1 (General) of the points-based system.

Full details of these requirements are in the Immigration Rules at paragraph 319A-K of part 8, which you can find on the right side of this page. You must read the policy guidance before you apply under this category.

If you are now settled or have British citizenship and your most recent permission to stay was under Tier 1, your family members must apply as the dependants of a Tier 1 migrant if they do not yet qualify for settlement.

How dependants can come to the UK

If your application to the points-based system is successful, your dependants (children under 18 years of age, or your husband, wife, civil partner, unmarried partner or same-sex partner) can apply for permission to join you in the UK.

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How dependants can extend their stay

If you have dependants who wish to remain with you in the UK, you or they should complete the separate dependant application form. You can download this form from the right side of this page.

Each dependant should state on their application form whether they are submitting their application at the same time as your application.

They should also state the category under which you have made an application.

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Application forms

Dependants of Tier 1, 2 and 5 migrants of the points-based system - for applications made inside the UK

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