Guidance

Child staying with or joining a non-parent relative (protection)

Immigration staff guidance on children staying or joining a non-parent relative.

• From: Home Office
• Published: 12 April 2023
• Last updated: 8 November 2024 — See all updates

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This guidance tells decision-makers how to consider applications for a child seeking to stay with or join a non-parent relative with protection status in the UK.

Published 12 April 2023
Last updated 8 November 2024 + show all updates

1. 8 November 2024

   Guidance updated in line with Immigration Rules changes under Appendix CNP which came into force on 8 November 2024.

2. 12 April 2023

   First published.