Adult Son wanting to move to UK

I have been in the UK for 3 years now with my British husband.  The last of those married after a long immigration process.  I have a 21 year old son who resides in the US with my father .. when I left the US to come to the UK .. it was supposed to be a temporary visit to my fiance (at the time) until his carer died and I was needed to stay and care for him.  My son was then just finishing Highschool and planning to attend college so moved in with my father.  He is no longer in collage and is here in the UK visiting us.  He has been here on several visits in the past and wants to move to the UK so that he can be with his family. 

I have no idea if this is even possible or what route he should consider taking if it is.  I miss him terribly and think that he will be a much healthier happy young man if he were with his family here.  Even though he is an adult in years ... he is still very much a boy who needs his moms input in his life.  Our family and friends here in the UK are very supportive to him coming to live in the UK and are willing to help in anyway they can .. financilly, living arrangements, job search...etc.

If anyone has any information that we can start investigating on how we might have a successful immigration outcome .. please share that information .. It is truely appreciated.


Sincerely
Eva Fisher

Your problem, Eva, is that he is no longer a child, he is an adult, and therefore a Child Settlement visa is out of the question.

Also, based upon what you have posted, he is not "living alone outside the United Kingdom in the most exceptional compassionate circumstances'', and therefore I really can't see a path for him to move to the UK.

I shall be very pleased is someone else can think of a way to achieve what you want to do.

He can attend university here, if he's of a mind (and resources) to complete his higher education. A Stafford loan maybe?

Tier 5 is now available to Americans, with some limits and conditions.  He could try that.  Otherwise, a student visa is the only option.

John, thank you for the information and this is what I was afraid would be the reality of the situation.  It is a shame that family bonds are not valued more.  We would love to relocate to the US as a family but as my husband is paralyzed .. his medical needs and other needs, (van with lift, wheelchair access housing) are all being met here and it would be quite expensive and burdensome to try to reaquire all this in the US :C ... meaning the options are grim for that.

Lady Anglesey, he is interested in the Medical field and is currently looking into returning back to college in the US or perhaps here in the UK to become a nurse and also investigating the possiblitys of being able to continue on in the UK and working after completing said education.  This looks quite costly and also a bit difficult to do ... but he is researching it as well.

I very much appreciate both of your advice and suggestions and thank you. I guess most things worth having are not easy to obtain ... Thanks again.

Eva

Historyenne...thanks will look into Tier 5 now .. much appreciated.

Eva

Tier 5 is now available to Americans, with some limits and conditions.  He could try that.  Otherwise, a student visa is the only option.

Tier 5 is limited to 6 months for Americans however. It'd probably better for him to come for an extended visit and then decide what to do. Plus he would first need to be approved by BUNAC.

More info on this at http://www.londonelegance.com/transpondia/317/dependendRelative.pdf

More info on this at newcomer link: http://www.londonelegance.com/transpondia/317/dependendRelative.pdf [nonactive]

Hi. I am the son. This sounds like it might work. I'm going to read over it again with my mom today. Thanks for all the help. I'm going to get here eventually, but this site has been by far the best resource. I hope this will work!

Hiya

Thanks again to everyone for all the information, it really is helpful and the immigration rules and process is so cumbersome and hard to understand.

Garry, Do you work in the immigration field?  If so, is there anyway we can chat with you about this further and perhaps get more personal and get your take on what you think...perhaps hire you to help us with the process?  Although it does sound as if the info you listed could work ... I also know that the process dosent always happen the way you think it will and this is far to important for us to dive into head first .. we need someone that knows what they are doing to help us.  My email is <edit>...can you let me know on this Garry.

We will keep researching and looking for the answer that feels right for the time being and thanks again to all of you who have taken the time to reply here .. it is truely appreciated.

You really shouldn't post your email on the forum, I would remove your email address and send Garry a private message instead. 

Even with a  PM, or in person, or blah blah blah  I do not talk to specific individuals.  It doesn't happen.  I'm a public advocate and my stuff has to do with dealing with broad areas that affect a WHOLE GROUP of people.  I used to do casework with individuals, but gave it up because the advocacy side is better for me.  Were I doing casework, I could *never* get in the front door of UKBA to sort out a problem; and I wouldn't get involved in stakeholder events either.  And as a result, UKY would miss out on a lot of inside details and advanced notices.  Plus I would miss out on food and refreshments.   

The FAQ article I posted above includes the name of a specialist who is arguably the UK's leading practitioner.  I suggest contacting him.  If there's no chance of success in your case, they can save you a lot of money.  If there is a chance of success, then there's the opportunity to see it done right.

Garry:

Thanks and I will follow up with that specilist.  Also, thanks for doing the advocacy work you are doing.  It is certainly needed and it is nice to know someon as knowledgable as you is out there doing it.  The information you have provided to me here has been so helpful .. today and when I was in the process of going through my immigration process ... for this I am so grateful to you.  Thank you.

Keep up the good work and thanks again for the information.  What you are doing.. it matters alot to so many people and can make a huge difference in their lives. Thanks again 

I'm grateful for your encouraging words.