Family Visitor VISA - Should the sponsor be settled in UK?

[srikumarcs]

Hi All,

I am planning to apply for a family visitor VISA for my mum. I read on the guidance docs of UKBA website that, she can apply for a family visitor visa only of the sponsor is permanently settled in UK. I am on a Tier 1 General. Here is an excerpt -

"IMPORTANT NOTICE

To apply for this visa you must be visiting one of the following family members who is permanently settled in the UK

Spouse, civil partner, father, mother, son, daughter, brother or sister;
Grandfather, grandmother, grandson or granddaughter;
Spouse's or civil partner's father, mother, brother or sister;
Son or daughter's spouse or civil partner;
Stepfather, stepmother, stepson, stepdaughter, stepbrother or stepsister; or
Unmarried partner with whom you have lived as a couple for at least two of the last three years


If you are visiting any other family members not listed above or who is not permanently settled in the UK then you should apply as a General Visitor."

The last time I applied, I dont quite recollect this rule. Is this something, which was recently introduced? Appreciate a response.

Cheers,
Sri

[cs95tdg]

Yes, this is a change that came into effect in July this year. Note that you can still sponsor your mum as a General Visitor.

[srikumarcs]

Cheers for the quick response. I am assuming that the documents that I provide will remain the same?? I just checked the relevant sections on the UKBA website and they seem to be the same. Just getting a second opinion

I just got my Tier 1 extended, now I have to slog on getting my mum's VISA sorted .. Life's a peach aint it...

Regards,
Sri

[Maneks]

Hi Sri
Did you finally apply for your mother's visitor visa? If yes, what were the documents you provided? Did you have to fill an online form? Was she granted the visa eventually?
Sorry, too many questions, but your answers could help me make a stronger application for my mum. I am on Tier 1 and plan to bring over my mum for a month or two in Jan.
Any help appreciated.
Thanks