Bringing dependant over 21 to the UK as a settled person

[thetoothfairy]

Hello everyone,

I would like to know if it is possible to bring my sister (28 years of age, unmarried and no kids ) to the UK under EU or UK laws.

I got my ILR ( SET O married ) in August 2011, lost my mum in Dec 2010 and have supported my sister financially since June 2011. This is what the UKBA expects of her below.


You must provide evidence that:

(a) you depend wholly or mainly on your settled relative for money;
(b) you (and any dependants you have) can and will be maintained and housed adequately, without needing public funds, in accommodation which your settled relative owns or occupies exclusively; and
(c) you have no other close relatives in your own country who can support you financially.

If there are exceptional compassionate circumstances, the following relatives who meet the above requirements may be allowed to join as settled person here:

sons, daughters, sisters, brothers, uncles and aunts over the age of 18



My questions are

1. Do I need to apply for a British Passport before I can bring her here?
2. Will Western union receipts of £200 a month since June 2011 till date be enough to satisfy (a) above.
3. What do I need to proof (b) above. I am a student and work part time and so does my wife. We are renting but can get a bigger house for an extra room if need be.
4. What do I need to show no one can support her , (c) above.
5. Will the death of my mum be enough exceptional compassionate circumstances ( in bold above).

It will cost £1,814 to apply so every help will be appreciated as this as always is not refundable.

Thank you so much for your time and help in advance.

[Greenie]

Unfortunately the death of your mother alone will not be considered to be exceptional compassionate circumstances given that your sister is 28 it is not really exceptional for a person of this age to lose their mother. Unless there is something else compelling the application will not succeed.