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Apply as a child to join or stay with a close relative in the UK who has protection status - eligibility, fees, documents, applying for settlement.
You may be able to apply to join or stay with a close relative in the UK…
To be eligible to apply to join or stay with a close relative in the UK…
How much it costs to apply depends on whether you’re applying from outside…
You’ll need to provide documents or other evidence to prove: your identity…
Apply from outside the UK Apply online to join a close relative if you’re…
If you applied from outside the UK You’ll get an email with a decision on…
Advice and guidance on the health needs of migrant patients for healthcare practitioners.
If someone dies without a will or known family, their ownerless property (bona vacantia) goes to the crown - check if you're an entitled relative, search for an estate, refer or claim on an estate
When someone dies with no will or known family, their property passes to…
The Government Legal Department handles bona vacantia in England and Wales…
You need to know if you’re entitled before making a claim on an estate.…
If you think you’re entitled to an estate in England and Wales (but not…
If you know someone who has died with no will or known blood relatives,…
You can apply for a grant from a deceased person’s estate if you could…
Immigration staff guidance on children staying with or joining a close relative.
Get a family visa for the UK, live with your spouse or relative - eligibility, proof, renewing, financial and English language requirements.
If you were adopted you can access your birth records or get on the Adoption Contact Register to find birth relatives - how to apply, forms and information for birth relatives
Form to go with VAF4A (family visa) application for a child or an adult dependant relative.
Find out who can be a patient’s 'nearest relative', what their role is, and what happens at the tribunal.
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