Client Success: Unmarried Partner Visa Secured For Long-Distance Couple

At Richmond Chambers, we understand how challenging long-distance relationships can be, particularly when faced with the complexities of UK immigration rules. Recently, Stefania Patuto, Immigration Barrister at Richmond Chambers, successfully assisted a British citizen and her American partner in securing an Unmarried Partner Visa, despite their lack of cohabitation—a common evidential hurdle in such applications.

The Case

Our clients, a British Sponsor and her US partner (the Applicant), had been in a committed relationship for over two years. However, the entirety of their relationship had been long-distance, relying on frequent visits to maintain their bond. The Applicant had previously attempted to secure employment in the UK to apply under the Skilled Worker route but was unsuccessful. With the Sponsor unable to relocate to the US, the couple's only option was for the Applicant to move to the UK on an unmarried partner visa.