
Reform the Adult Dependent Relative (ADR) rules & introduce a family reunification visa for healthy elderly parents living abroad who can contribute to society. Sponsoring children should be able to provide financial guarantees and pay the NHS surcharge, so parents don’t rely on public funds.
Shabana Mahmood
Home Secretary
Allow all ILR holders to bring parents and in-laws to UK as dependants
Retain current ILR rules for dependants already living in the UK
Retain current ILR rules for refugees who are sole carers of British citizens
Repeal changes to immigration visa & settlement requirements announced 1/07/2025
Keep the 5-Year ILR pathway for existing ECAA visa holders
Reform the Adult Dependent Relative (ADR) rules & introduce a family reunification visa for healthy elderly parents living abroad who can contribute to society. Sponsoring children should be able to provide financial guarantees and pay the NHS surcharge, so parents don’t rely on public funds.
Allow all ILR holders to bring parents and in-laws to UK as dependants
Retain current ILR rules for dependants already living in the UK
Retain current ILR rules for refugees who are sole carers of British citizens
Repeal changes to immigration visa & settlement requirements announced 1/07/2025
Keep the 5-Year ILR pathway for existing ECAA visa holders