Human Rights Applications

Who these applications are for

• Partners and parents who cannot meet every requirement of the family rules
• People who have lived in the UK for a very long time
• Young people who have spent much of their lives here
• People facing removal who have strong family ties in the UK

What is assessed

The question is whether refusing permission would be a disproportionate interference with family or private life, taking account of the public interest in immigration control.

• The strength and history of family relationships
• The best interests of any children
• Length of residence and ties in the UK
• Obstacles to family life continuing abroad
• Immigration and criminal history

Evidence commonly relied on

• Detailed witness statements
• Evidence of the relationship and daily family life
• School, medical and social records for children
• Proof of residence over the years
• Medical or expert reports, where relevant

What a grant looks like

Successful applicants are usually given limited permission that has to be renewed, on a longer path to settlement than the standard routes.

If the application is refused

A refused human rights claim normally carries a right of appeal to the tribunal, unless the Home Office certifies it.