Indefinite leave to remain (permission to stay as a refugee, humanitarian protection, discretionary or section 67 leave)

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Family reunion

Your partner or child cannot apply to join you in the UK through family reunion. Applications are no longer being accepted.

They may be able to apply for a family visa instead.

If they applied before 3pm on 4 September 2025

Their application will still be processed.

They should get a decision within 12 months.