IAT The relationship of brother- (or sister-) in-law between an appellant and sponsor falls within the Immigration Appeals (Family Visitor) Regulations 2003 where the sponsor is the sibling of the Appellant’s spouse but not where the appellant’s brother or sister is married to the sponsor in the UK. Citations: [2008] UKAIT 00053 Links: Bailii Statutes: … Continue reading SB (Family Visit Appeal: Brother-In-Law) Pakistan: IAT 21 May 2008

UTIAC (1) In family visitor appeals, the question whether there is a right of appeal depends on whether the application ‘was made’ for the purpose of visiting a relative to which the applicant is related in one of the ways described at paragraph 2 of the Immigration Appeals (Family Visitor) Regulations 2003.(2) Ascertaining the purpose … Continue reading Ajakaiye (Visitor Appeals – Right of Appeal) Nigeria: UTIAC 27 Sep 2011

IAT In order to give rise to an appealable decision, the evidence must show that the purpose of a family visit was to visit a member of the applicant’s family, as defined in the Immigration Appeals (Family Visitor) Regulations 2003. It cannot be assumed simply from the fact that a person falling within that definition … Continue reading RK (‘Purpose’ of Family Visit) Bangladesh: IAT 24 Apr 2006