Visa for Mother

Hello,

I am hoping someone may have advice regarding my situation.  I currently hold an Indefinate Leave to Remain partner Visa and I have recently had a child here in the UK with my British Partner.  There were complications with my birth and afterwards as well (After an epidural I now have temporary nerve damage which is causing partial paralysis of my leg).  My mother came over in November 2005 and will need to return to the USA for a week or two in April.  My partner will be able to help out with the baby but will have to return to work and I will need my mother back indefinately until the damage can repair, which at this time is uncertain and will probably take longer than I would like.  Unfortunately there is no one else that can help us out and we are on a limited budget so it is vital for me and the baby to have my mother stay/live with us.  I would like to get her an ILR Visa at the least but do not know which one our situation warrants.  I am applying for citizenship for the baby but after reading about grandparent visas I am not sure if she would be eligible for one of those or not (the ind website is a bit confusing at times). 

Also of note:  Me and my partner have though tof getting married sooner but I was hoping to walk down the Isle.  We could still do so and forget about the dream wedding.  Though I do not know if that would affect my mother receiving a visa easier or not?

Any advice is much appreciated, Cheers,

Chantel

I just wish to say you have my full sympathy I had a similar situation due to complications with my last son I am tiny and have 3 other children who where all very small at birth my youngest was 8lb 2oz and because they did not realise till to late they could not give me a c-section and I had numbness in my legs it went after a week but 2 years later I still have some problems with my hips and backs of my legs, they had to dislocate my hips  no pain relief they did not have time.

Have you thought about your mom coming on a visit visa if she has not been here already for 6 months, the other thing you could do is talk to your local high school there maybe some 6 formers or last year students needing work experience in child care or wanting to become nurses that type of thing or your local college see if they have any up and coming nannies or nursery nurses that need work experience maybe you could get someone that way I know it is not the perfect solution but in the short term it may help.

Maybe you could fit this in when your mom is not with you.

I hope I have been some help good luck.

Sonya and Chris

How old is your Mother?


Victoria

Hi Victoria,

My Mom is fifty years of age.  I have read some of your replies before to posts and you seem very knowledgeable.  Any advice you can offer is much appreciated.  Thank you,

Chantel

As she is under 60 you are not going to be able to get her into the UK as your dependent through the rules, so we will have to see if there are compassionate grounds.  These grounds must relate to her and her circumstances, rather than yours.  Does she live alone?  Is she financially dependent on you?  That sort of thing.  I don't think it is going to be easy - in fact, I think it may well be impossible.  Perhaps getting her a multiple entry visit visa would be the best idea.


Garry - any thoughts?

Victoria

Garry - any thoughts?

I can only echo what you said and to add on that compassionate circumstances is going to be massively challenging to substantiate - it's just not the right time or climate for leniency. 

The original premise, ie., importing a relative as a carer can work - I was helping a Ugandan girl - who I then referred onward to you by the way - who has been here for 3 years doing that.  BUT it's the only case I know of.

Carers can only get visas if the person they are caring for has a terminal condition, surely?


Victoria

Carers can only get visas if the person they are caring for has a terminal condition, surely?

I agree, but throwing a spanner into the works - like an FLR(O) with a diagnosis attached - sends the whole thing into wending its merry little way through Lunar House.  So if somebody has the the desire not to travel for 3 - 4 years and to be in limbo for that long, and have no plans on having a tie to the UK in the future, then sure.