Victims Of Domestic Violence Visa

Am I eligible for a Victim of Domestic Violence Visa?

In order to be eligible for a Victim of Domestic Violence Visa, your first grant of leave to enter or remain in the UK must have been as the partner of a British citizen or a person settled in the UK or a person with refugee leave; and, any subsequent grants of leave to remain in the UK must also be granted on the same basis.

What are the requirements for a Victim of Domestic Violence Visa application?

In order to qualify for a Victim of Domestic Violence Visa you will need to satisfy UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) that:

• You are present in the UK with your last grant of leave to remain in the UK as the partner of a British citizen, settled person or a person with refugee leave;
• Your relationship with your partner had broken down permanently as a result of domestic abuse; and
• Your application does not fall to be refused under general reasons for refusal on suitability grounds. 

The exact requirements you will need to satisfy will vary depending on your circumstances.  You may want to speak to an immigration lawyer for expert advice.

How can I meet the Victim of Domestic Violence requirements?

In order to qualify for a Victim of Domestic Violence Visa you will need to satisfy UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) that:

• You are present in the UK with your last grant of leave to remain in the UK as the partner of a British citizen, settled person or a person with refugee leave;
• Your relationship with your partner had broken down permanently as a result of domestic abuse; and
• Your application does not fall to be refused under general reasons for refusal on suitability grounds. 

The exact requirements you will need to satisfy will vary depending on your circumstances.  You may want to speak to an immigration lawyer for expert advice.

How can I Satisfy the High Evidential Threshold in Victim of Domestic Violence Visa application?

The Victim of Domestic Violence Visa application carries a high evidential threshold to meet for a successful application because any successful decision is based on the Home Office exercising its discretion in your favour. Therefore, in order to prepare a successful application, you will need to obtain the specified evidence required by the Home Office. Such evidence includes:

• GP documents and medical history demonstrating previous events of domestic abuse reported;
• Police reports and/or crime reference reports of events of domestic abuse reported to the police;
• Letter from social services;
• Criminal Convictions or Police Cautions against the Perpetrator;
• Final order in Civil Court such as Non-Molestation or Occupation Order;
• Other relevant court orders; and
• Other appropriate evidence demonstrating the domestic abuse suffered. 

The types of evidence you will need will vary depending on your circumstances.  You may want to speak to an immigration lawyer for expert advice.

Making a Victim of Domestic Violence Visa application with OneLaw Chambers

At OneLaw Chambers, our immigration solicitors and barristers regularly assist with UK Victim of Domestic Violence Visa applications in order for applicants to remain and settle in the UK.  We have assisted many foreign national applicants to prepare and submit successful UK Victim of Domestic Violence Visa applications and we have represented clients from all over the world.

Whether you require expert immigration advice on the requirements of the Immigration Rules, an independent immigration assessment of your prospects of qualifying for a UK Victim of Domestic Violence Visa or professional immigration representation with preparing your UK Victim of Domestic Violence Visa immigration application, our immigration solicitors and barristers can help you.

We are committed to ensuring that our immigration solicitors and barristers prepare every immigration visa application with utmost quality and skill so that successful outcome is achieved every time. Our immigration solicitors and barristers operate in a friendly and cooperative manner to provide our clients with the best client care and service during the entire immigration application process.