Appendix HM Armed Forces: caseworker guidance
Immigration staff guidance on Appendix HM Armed Forces.
- From:
- UK Visas and Immigration
- Published
- 11 April 2024
- Last updated
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1411 November20242025 — See all updates
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Appendix HM Armed Forces: caseworker guidance
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This guidance tells UKVI caseworkers how to consider applications under Appendix HM Armed Forces.
A partner or dependent child of a member of HM Armed Forces or of a service leaver can also apply on this route.
An application can be made up to 18 weeks prior to an HM Armed Forces member discharging from service.
Details
This guidance tells UKVI caseworkers how to consider applications under Appendix HM Armed Forces.
A partner or dependent child of a member of HM Armed Forces or of a service leaver can also apply on this route.
An application can be made up to 18 weeks prior to an HM Armed Forces member discharging from service.
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Update history
2025-11-11 00:01
Updated guidance in line with Part Suitability going live within the immigration rules.
2024-11-14 12:25
The changes to this guidance reflect the following updates to the Immigration Rules: clarification of the ability for British citizens who are members of HM Armed Forces to sponsor family members to apply to join them; a child who has completed less than the required 60 month qualifying period can settle when their parent does.
2024-04-11 16:38
First published.