dependent child (Parent policy)

From policy: F4.5 Definitions (Parent policy)

F4.5.5 Definition of 'dependent child'

For the purpose of Parent policy, and despite the definition in section 2 of the Immigration Act 1987, a child is dependent if he or she is:

1. 1. aged 17 to 24, with no child(ren) of his or her own, and
   2. single and
   3. totally or substantially reliant on their parent(s) for financial support, whether living with them or not; or
2. 1. aged 16 or younger, and
   2. single and
   3. totally or substantially reliant on their parent(s) for financial support, whether living with them or not.
3. When determining whether a child of 17 to 24 years of age is totally or substantially reliant on their parent(s) for financial support, visa and immigration officers must consider the whole application, taking into account all relevant factors including:
   • whether the child is in paid employment, whether this is full time or part time, and its duration;
   • whether the child has any other independent means of financial support;
   • whether the child is living with its parents or another family member, and the extent to which other support is provided;
   • whether the child is studying, and whether this is full time or part time.

Effective 24/04/2006