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I couldnt get "the professional must have engaged with the child in a professional capacity" SO I just got my friend who has a job to signnewyorker123 wrote:How strict is the Home Office with respect to the interpretation of "professional capacity" when choosing referees who are professionals (i.e., the professional must have engaged with the child in a professional capacity)? =>Not very strict
Would the Home Office accept, for example, a professional person who was "acquainted" with the family or knows the child through the parents (for example, a former classmate of the parents, etc.). => YES
amreenmalik wrote:Hi,
I am having the same problem. I have friends who are British and can sign but, it is very hard to find somebody who is associated with the child.
Do I need to call them and confirm and also mention that in the application that only firends of my have signed or can I just get 2 of my friends to sign and go ahead with the application. Please advice.
The first professional referee does not have to be British;Iman230 wrote:Is it correct that one referee has to be a professional and british and the other over the age of 25?
If the child is young most engagements of a professional nature with any professional would be done with and via the parents, such as visiting the doctor or a health worker, etc.newyorker123 wrote:How strict is the Home Office with respect to the interpretation of "professional capacity" when choosing referees who are professionals (i.e., the professional must have engaged with the child in a professional capacity)?
Would the Home Office accept, for example, a professional person who was "acquainted" with the family or knows the child through the parents (for example, a former classmate of the parents, etc.).
The caseworker's guide also states:... still being able to satisfy ourselves of the child’s presence in the United Kingdom
We would not routinely contact referees, but may do so on the authority of a senior caseworker if this could resolve any concerns about the application