Uk Visas Immigration
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Use this form if:
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you are in the UK on a temporary visa as a partner
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your relationship has broken down because of domestic abuse
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you need access to benefits to support yourself
If successful, you will get permission to stay in the UK for 3 months. You will be able to apply to claim benefits.
During these 3 months, you must do one of the following:
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apply for indefinite leave to remain as a victim of domestic violence or abuse
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apply for another type of permission to stay
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make arrangements to leave the UK
This used to be called the destitution domestic violence concession (DDVC).
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