Guidance: Appendix HM Armed Forces: caseworker guidance

Uk Visas Immigration

November 14

12:25 2024

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This guidance tells UKVI caseworkers how to consider applications under Appendix HM Armed Forces.

A partner or dependent child of a member of HM Armed Forces or of a service leaver can also apply on this route.

An application can be made up to 18 weeks prior to an HM Armed Forces member discharging from service.

Published 11 April 2024
Last updated 14 November 2024 +show all updates

14 November 2024
The changes to this guidance reflect the following updates to the Immigration Rules: clarification of the ability for British citizens who are members of HM Armed Forces to sponsor family members to apply to join them; a child who has completed less than the required 60 month qualifying period can settle when their parent does.
11 April 2024
First published.