Hello everyone,
I obtained my ILR in 2018 and made a decision not to pursue British citizenship. However, my wife, originally an Indian citizen came to the UK as my dependent, got her ILR in 2019 and opted for British citizenship in 2021.
Recently, my wife, in need of medical assistance, traveled to India (our home country) and gave birth to our daughter in May 2023. Due to health and other family considerations, we've chosen Indian citizenship for our daughter. We successfully obtained all her essential documents, including the Date of Birth certificate, Aadhar (Indian Social Security Number), and Passport.
Now, we are eager to apply for the right visa for our daughter so that she, along with my wife, can return to the UK and join me.
Having reviewed the UK Visas and Immigration site (
https://www.gov.uk/uk-family-visa/child), I've come across the following options and would appreciate guidance on which one to choose:
Apply from outside the UK --> Apply separately --> Appendix FM online form --> Appendix FM Child
Apply from outside the UK --> Apply separately --> the online application form + the Appendix 1 paper form
Any insights or experiences shared will be highly valuable.
Thank you in advance!