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Skip to content UK graduate dependent visa is a type of visa that allows family members of an international student, who is studying a postgraduate course in a foreign country, to live with them during their studies.
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The primary candidate for a graduate visa can bring their dependents to the UK with them on a special type of visa called a graduate dependent visa. The Graduate visa is only open to people who have finished a valid qualification and are currently in the UK on a Student or Tier 4 (General) Student visa. This means that the application must be made from within the UK.
In addition, the Graduate Dependent visa application must be made at the same time as the main file. If approved, dependents can stay for two or three years on a student visa, depending on their level of education. People with dependents can work, study, and live in the UK with this visa, but they won’t be able to get any public funds or benefits.
The UK Home Secretary, James Cleverley, made an announcement this evening that will significantly affect Graduate Visas in 2024 and beyond. A number of changes to the immigration system in the UK were revealed in the statement. Examining Graduate Visas was one of these changes.
While no specifics have been disclosed to date, the study will probably focus on any ‘abuse’ of the system. This review may make it harder for Graduate Visa holders to bring children or partners who depend on them with them. This is because of past cases and the way the government is steering its immigration policy. It is now against the rules for foreign students to bring their dependents with them on student visas unless they are in postgraduate research programs. This would be in line with those new rules. Other possible changes include their list of acceptable qualifications, colleges that are accepted, and the length of time that the visa is valid.
We understand that these changes are upsetting and could have big effects on many children and their families. If you want to apply for a Graduate Visa or Graduate Dependant Visa in the next 12 months, please get in touch with us as soon as possible to talk about your situation and how you should move forward.
In January 2024, the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) will start to look over Graduate Visas. The purpose of the assessment is to “make sure the visa route is serving the UK’s interests and priorities, and keeping the UK’s higher education system honest and strong.” As the review is set to last most of 2024, it is unlikely that there will be any changes in the near or middle future.
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The only thing you need to get a UK Graduate Dependant visa is a relationship.
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Your partner must have been a dependent on your Student visa or Tier 4 (General) student visa in order to be qualified for a Graduate Dependant visa. Be sure to include evidence that you are still in a relationship.
You must be able to show any of the following:
For a Graduate Dependant visa, your children must have been authorised to live with you on a Student visa or Tier 4 (General) student visa. However, exceptions to this rule exist if both of the following circumstances are met:
For a dependent kid over 18 years old, the following conditions must be met:
When you make an application, you need the following things. The specifics will change according to your situation:
For each dependent family member asking for a visa, a valid passport must be shown. A passport’s validity period must be at least six months.
A biometric residence permit (BRP) should be included with this application if any dependents were given one when they applied to be dependent on a Student visa or Tier 4 (General) student visa.
It is necessary to show the right documents to prove the connection between the main application and each dependent. This can include marriage certificates, civil partnership certificates, or proof that the two people have lived together for at least two years if they are not married. The cohabitation paperwork should be from different sources and cover the past two years. Birth certificates or transfer certificates will be needed for children who depend on you. Proof of address must also be shown for children aged 18 or older to show that they live with the main candidate.
The Graduate visa application form requires a letter of endorsement from the sponsor or scholarship organisation that funded your partner’s or child’s living expenses within the last twelve months.
This means that each dependent must pay an application fee of £822 for a Graduate Dependant Visa, which is the same as the main candidate.
Besides the graduate visa dependent fees, there are other costs involved in the application process:
Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS): People with a Dependent Skilled Worker Visa have to pay the IHS. At this time, the fees are £624 per year for adults and £470 per year for children under 18.
The time it takes to process an application starts when you send it online and give your biometric information at the appointment. From this point on, applications are usually looked at and handled within 8 weeks. For an extra fee, you might be able to speed up the process and get an answer in one to five days.