just a quick update... went to see am immigration solicitor today and I've left the consultation more confused then before :| It was a quick 5 min free consultation and was rushed but the general gist of it was that we needed to apply via the family settlement route, application cost of £2000'ish ...

yes from recollection my dad was neutralised in the 80's so way before my half brother was born

Ahan yeah we have a parent in common biologically we share a father so your right he is my half brother :lol: I just have a habit of calling him my step brother :roll: yes hes on his birth certificate and we are willing to provide a DNA so there's no question of parentage. Think we might struggle ...

my dad suffered from a 'bout of a guilty conscious' for years because he had extra marital affairs I'm afraid that's what caused him to not bring the child over sooner :cry: yes he came to the Uk when he was a teen and through his settlement and working here gained British citizenship. Also I have ...

unfortunately no.....its more of an unofficial responsibility as my dad provides for him financially and makes sure all his needs are catered for

:lol: so here I am ... looking for clarification and help in regards to a family settlement visa. Basically I have a step brother in Pakistan who is 16 years old. We share a dad and our mothers are different my dad is a British national. My dad has always financially supported his son and now wants ...