Decision By The Supreme Court On Age Limit For Spouses Of Settled Persons

The Supreme Court has given its decision on whether or not the age limit for spouse visa is in accordance with the law. It has been held by the court that the refusal to grant spouse visa to those who are over 18 and under 21 is violation of a person's right to family life under Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights and therefore not in accordance with law.

The Home Office, UKBA now has no option but to change the paragraph 277 of the Immigration Rules and remove the age limit of 21 years for spouse visa in order to comply with the decision of the Supreme Court. This is certainly a news of great relief to those who were adversely affected by the introduction of age limit in November 2008.