VAF4A - Appendix 4 - Pre-flight family reunion - UK Border Agency

01 APPENDIX 4 (VAF4A November 2018)

APPENDIX 4 (VAF4A NOVEMBER 2018)

PrE-FLIght FAmILY rEUNIoN This form is for use outside the UK only.

This form is provided free of charge.

rEAD thIS FIrSt

This form must be completed in English. You may use blue or black ink.

YOU SHOULD COMPLETE THIS FORM IF YOU WISH TO COME TO THE UK AS: • ThePre-Flightfamilymember(spouseorcivilpartner,unmarriedorsame-sexpartner,orchild)ofsomeonewithlimitedleaveto

enterorremainintheUKasarefugeeorbeneficiaryofhumanitarianprotection.

IF YOU ARE nOT COMIng TO THE UK In THIS CATEgORY, YOU ARE COMPLETIng THE WROng APPEnDIx

Please follow the guidance notes carefully and complete all questions unless indicated to the contrary. The guidance notes are available on the UK Visas & Immigration website and at the end of this form. If you run out of space on any section of the form please use the Continuation/Additional Information section at Part 4.

UK Visas & Immigration may take a decision on your application based on the information contained here without interviewing you. Therefore please ensure you submit all the relevant original documents that you want the Entry Clearance Officer to see when considering your application. It is your decision how you satisfy the Entry Clearance Officer that your intentions are as you state in your application. Further guidance on supporting documents can be found on our website. It is better to explain why you do not have a document than to submit a false document. Your application may be refused if you use a false document, lie or withhold relevant information.

Part 1 Your Relationship To The Sponsor Read Guidance Notes, Part 1

1.2 Have you met your sponsor? >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Put a cross (x) in the relevant box Yes No If‘No’gotoquestion1.7

1.1 Please specify your relationship to your UK Sponsor: Put a cross (x) in the relevant box

Spouse

Fiancé(e)

CivilPartner

UnmarriedPartner

ProposedCivilPartner

Child–nowgo to Part 2

Other–Pleasespecify:

SameSexPartner

1.3 When did you first meet your sponsor? >>>>>>>>>>>>>>

1.7 When did your relationship begin? 1.6 When did you last see your sponsor? >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

1.4 Where did you first meet?

D D m m Y Y Y Y

D D m m Y Y Y Y

D D m m Y Y Y Y

Please ensure that you also complete and submit the main Personal Details Form (VAF 4A). Failure to do so will delay your application.

1.5 Where did you last see your sponsor? Pleaseincludecityandcountry.

The Home Office will use the personal information you provide to consider your application. We may also share your information with other public and private sector organisations in the UK and overseas. For more detail please see the Privacy Notice for the Border, Immigration and Citizenship system at: www.gov.uk/government/publications/personal-information-use-in-borders-immigration-and-citizenship. This also sets out your rights under the Data Protection Act 2018 and explains how you can access your personal information and complain if you have concerns about how we are using it.


1.10 When and how did you regain contact with your sponsor? Pleaseprovidedetailsinfull.

1.13 When and where did you marry/enter into a civil partnership?

1.9 Have you remained in contact with your sponsor? Put a cross (x) in the relevant box >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

1.16 Is/was this an arranged marriage? >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Put a cross (x) in the relevant box

1.20 Do you intend to live with your sponsor permanently? >> Put a cross (x) in the relevant box

Yes No

Yes No

Yes No

Yes No

If‘Yes’go to 1.11

If‘No’go to 1.18

1.11 How do you keep in touch with your sponsor? >>>>>>>

1.14 What age were you when you married/entered into a civil partnership with your sponsor? >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

1.15 What age was your sponsor when he/she entered into marriage/civil partnership with you?

1.12 Are you married/in a civil partnership with your sponsor?Put a cross (x) in the relevant box

1.17 Are you and your sponsor related outside marriage? Put a cross (x) in the relevant box >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

1.22 Are either you or your sponsor currently married to or in a civil partnership with another person? Put a cross (x) in the relevant box >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

1.21 Have you lived with your sponsor in a relationship akin to marriage or a civil partnership at any time (including since your wedding or civil partnership ceremony)? Put a cross (x) in the relevant box

If‘Yes’pleaseprovideexactdetailsofthisrelationship

If‘Yes’pleasegivefulldetails

If‘Yes’pleasegivefulldetails.If‘No’pleasegivereasonswhyyouhavenotbeenlivingtogether.

Yes No

Yes No

Yes No

1.8 When did your sponsor permanently leave their country of origin? >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> D D m m Y Y Y Y

1.18 If you are an unmarried or same sex partner, have you been living in a relationship akin to marriage or a civil partnership with your sponsor? Put a cross (x) in the relevant box

Yes If‘No’go to 1.20No NotApplicable

1.19 Provide details of how long you have been in a relationship akin to marriage or a civil partnership with your sponsor

If‘NotApplicable’go to 1.20


1.27 Do you and your sponsor have any shared financial responsibilities? Put a cross (x) in the relevant box >>>>>>>>>>>>

1.29 Does your sponsor have any children? Put a cross (x) in the relevant box >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

1.28 Do you, or your sponsor, have any physical or mental condition(s) which currently require personal care or medical assistance at home? Put a cross (x) in the relevant box


If‘Yes’pleaseprovidefulldetailsofyoursponsor’schildren


Yes No

Yes No

Yes No

1.23 Have you or your sponsor previously been married/entered into a civil partnership? >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Put a cross (x) in the relevant box

If‘Yes’gotoquestion1.24Yes No

Nameofother/formerpartner:

DateofBirth:

Nationalityofother/formerpartner:

Dateofmarriage/civilpartnership:

Placeofmarriage/civilpartnership:

Date of divorce/dissolution of CivilPartnership:

Locationofformerpartnernow:

Pleaseincludevillage/town/cityandcountry.

You (if applicable) Your Sponsor (if applicable)

If there has been more than one relationship, please provide details in Part 4.

1.24 What languages do you speak well? >>>>>>>>>>>>>>

1.25 What languages does your sponsor speak well? >>>>>

1.26 What language(s) do you and your sponsor use to communicate with each other? >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

1.30 If you are applying in a country that is not your country of origin, when did you leave your country of origin? >>>>>>

Name Sex Nationality Place of Birth Date of Birth

D D m m Y Y Y Y


1.31 Have you detailed all your children in Part 4 of the Personal Details Form including children that have died or are missing? Put a cross (x) in the relevant box >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

1.32 Do you or your sponsor have responsibility for any other children under 18 years old who have not been detailed in Part 4 of the Personal Details Form or at 1.31 above? Put a cross (x) in the relevant box

2.1 Do you have any siblings? Put a cross (x) in the relevant box

Sibling 1:

Sibling 2:

If‘No’pleaseprovidefulldetailsofyourchildrenbelow:

If‘No’pleaseprovidefulldetailsofyourchildrenbelow:

Yes No

Yes No

Iftheanswertoquestion2.1is‘Yes’,pleaseprovidefulldetailsabouteachsiblingbelow.Ifyourunoutofspacepleaseusethe Continuation/Additional Information section at Part 4. Yes No

Full Name Date of Birth Place of birth Nationality current location of child.

Full Name Date of Birth Place of birth Nationality current location of child.

Part 2 Your relationship to the sponsor (child) Read Guidance Notes, Part 2

now go to Part 3

Full name:

Full name:

Date of Birth: >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Date of Birth: >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

D D m m Y Y Y Y

D D m m Y Y Y Y

D D m m Y Y Y Y

D D m m Y Y Y Y

Nationality: >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Nationality: >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Passport Number

Passport Number

Address >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Address >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Where is this sibling now?


When did you last see this sibling?



2.2 Please detail where you have lived since birth.

Sibling 3:

Sibling 4:

Full name:

Full name:

Date of Birth: >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Date of Birth: >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

D D m m Y Y Y Y

D D m m Y Y Y Y

D D m m Y Y Y Y

D D m m Y Y Y Y

Nationality: >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Nationality: >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Passport Number

Passport Number

Address >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Address >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>





Dates Location Pleaseincludevillage/town/cityandcountry

Who did you live with?Pleaseincludefullnameandrelationshiptoyou


3.4 How many bedrooms are there in the property? >>>>>>

3.5 How many other rooms are there in the property (NOT including kitchens, bathrooms and toilets)? >>>>>>>>>>>>>>

3.3 Does your sponsor live in a council owned property? >>>>> Put a cross (x) in the relevant box Yes No

3.1 Where do you plan to live in the UK? >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

If‘No’,onwhatbasisdoyouintendtooccupythisproperty e.g. rented.

3.2 Does your sponsor own this property?Put a cross (x) in the relevant box

Yes No

Part 3 Your Accommodation & Other Details Read Guidance Notes, Part 3

3.6 Will anyone, other than you and your sponsor live in the property? Put a cross (x) in the relevant box >>>>>>>>>>>>>>

If‘Yes’pleaseprovidefulldetailsofeachotherperson living in the propertyYes No

Full name Age Relationship to you Nationality Passport number

Continuation and Additional Information

4.1 Is there any other information you wish to be considered as part of your application?

Part 4

If you run out of space please use additional sheets of paper to provide us with all the relevant information required as part of your application.


Guidance for Part 1: Your Relationship To The Sponsor

1.1 Please specify your relationship to your UK sponsor.Putacrossintherelevantbox.If‘Child’gotoPart2

1.2 Have you met your sponsor?Putacrossintherelevantbox.If‘No’gotoquestion1.7

1.3 When did you first meet your sponsor?InDD/MM/YYYYformat.Pleasebeaspreciseaspossible,preferablygivingatleastthemonthandyearofyourfirstmeeting.

1.4 Where did you first meet?Pleaseprovidedetailsasrequested.

1.5 Where did you last see your sponsor? Pleasestatewhereyou lastsawyoursponsorprovidingcityandcountry details.

1.6 When did you last see your sponsor?InDD/MM/YYYYformat.

1.7 When did your relationship begin?In DD/MM/YYYY format. Please be as precise as possible,preferablygivingat least themonthandyearof thebeginningofyour relationship.

1.8 When did your sponsor permanently leave their country of origin?InDD/MM/YYYYformat.Pleasebeaspreciseaspossible,preferablygiving at least the month and year

1.9 Have you remained in contact with your sponsor?Putacrossintherelevantbox.If‘Yes’gotoquestion1.11

1.10 When and how did you regain contact with your sponsor?Ifyoulostcontactwithyoursponsorpleaseexplainhowandwhenyouregainedcontactwiththem

1.11 How do you keep in touch with your sponsor?Please provide details of how you keep in touch and how oftenyouhavecontactwithyoursponsor.Forexample,byphone,email,Skype,letters.

1.12 Are you married/in a civil partnership with your sponsor? Putacrossintherelevantbox.If‘No’gotoquestion1.18

1.13 When and where did you marry/enter into a civil partnership? Please give the date and location of the ceremony and providedocumentary evidence of this e.g. marriage certificate. Pleasestateifthiswasareligiousorcivilceremony.Ifyouareafiancé(e)/proposed civil partner please provide details of any plans that are in place for your marriage/civil partnership ceremony.

1.14 What age were you when you married/entered into a civil partnership with your sponsor?PleasetellusinMM/YYformathowoldyouwerewhenyoumarried/entered into a civil partnership

1.15 What age was your sponsor when they married/entered into a civil partnership with you?PleasetellusinMM/YYformathowoldyoursponsorwaswhenyoumarried/enteredintoacivilpartnershipwithyou.

1.16 Is/was this an arranged marriage?Putacrossintherelevantbox

1.17 Are you and your sponsor related outside marriage?Putacross intherelevantbox. If ‘Yes’,pleasegivedetailsof theexact relationship e.g. he is my mother’s brother’s son. Go toquestion 1.19

1.18 If you are unmarried or a same sex partner, have you been living in a relationship akin to marriage or a civil partnership with your sponsor? Putacross in the relevantbox. If ‘No’or ‘Notapplicable’,go to1.20.

1.19 Provide details of how long you have been in a relationship akin to marriage or a civil partnership with your sponsorYoumustprovidedetailsofwhenandwhereyoulivedtogetherandforhowlong.Pleaseprovidedocumentaryevidencetosupportthis.

1.20 Do you intend to live with your sponsor permanently?Putacrossintherelevantbox

1.21 Have you lived with your sponsor in a relationship akin to marriage or a civil partnership at any time(including since the wedding/civil partnership ceremony)?Putacrossintherelevantbox.If‘Yes’pleasestatethedatesandatwhataddressyoulivedtogether.If‘No’,pleaseexplainwhyyouhavenotbeenlivingtogether.

1.22 Are either you or your sponsor currently married or in a civil partnership with another person?Put a cross in the relevant box. If ‘Yes’ pleaseprovide details ofwhen this relationshipbegan,who theperson is andwhere theyarenow.

1.23 Have you or your sponsor previously been married/or entered into a civil partnership? Putacrossintherelevantbox.If‘yes’pleasecompletethedetailsrequestedforbothyouandyoursponsor’sformerpartner(s).

1.24 What languages do you speak well?Pleasetelluswhichlanguage(s)youarefluentin.

1.25 What languages does your sponsor speak well?Pleasetelluswhichlanguage(s)yoursponsorisfluentin

1.26 What language(s) do you and your sponsor use to communicate with each other?Pleasetelluswhichlanguage(s)youandyoursponsorusetospeak/writetoeachotherin.

1.27 Do you and your sponsor have any shared financial responsibilities? Putacross in the relevantbox. If ‘yes’please telluswhat theseresponsibilities are and how much you and your sponsor eachcontributemonthly.

1.28 Do you, or your sponsor, have any physical or mental condition(s) which currently requires personal care or medical assistance at home? Putacrossintherelevantbox.If‘yes’pleaseprovidefulldetailsofthecondition(s)andthetypeofcarethatisrequired.

1.29 Does your sponsor have any children?Put a cross in the relevant box. If ‘yes’ please ensure you enterdetailsforallyoursponsor’schildren.Thedetailsmustincludetheirfull name, date and place of birth, sex and nationality. If there isinsufficient space please complete the list in Part 6 ContinuationandAdditionalInformationsection.

1.30 If you are applying in a country that is not your country of origin, when did you leave your country of origin?Please tell us in MM/YYYY format when you left your country oforigin

1.31 Have you detailed all your children in Part 4 of the Personal Details Form including children that have died or are missing?Putacrossintherelevantbox.If‘No’pleaseprovidefulldetailsofyourchildrenincludingtheirfullname,dateofbirth,placeofbirth,nationalityandwheretheycurrentlylive.

1.32 Do you or your sponsor have responsibility for any other children under 18 years old who have not been detailed in Part 4 of the Personal Details Form or at 1.31 above?Putacrossintherelevantbox.If‘Yes’pleaseprovidefulldetailsofyourchildrenincludingtheirfullname,dateofbirth,placeofbirth,nationalityandwheretheycurrentlylive.


Guidance for Part 2: Relationship To The Sponsor (Child)

Guidance for Part 3: Your Accommodation And Other Details

Guidance for Part 4: Continuation And Additional Information

2.1 Do you have any siblings?Putacrossintherelevantbox.If‘Yes’pleaseprovidefulldetailsforeachofyoursiblings(brothersandsisters)includingtheirfullname,dateofbirth,placeofbirth,nationality,passportnumber,address,wheretheyarecurrentlyandwhenyoulastsawthem.

2.2 Please detail where you have lived since birth.Statewhereyouhavelivedthroughoutyourlifeincludingthedates,location,whoyoulivedwithandtheirrelationshiptoyou.

3.1 Where do you plan to live in the UK?Pleaseprovidethefullpostaladdressofwhereyouintendtoliveinthe UK

3.2 Does your sponsor own this property?Putacrossintherelevantbox.Pleaseprovideevidenceofthise.g.LandRegistrydocumentorMortgagestatements.Iftheansweris‘No’thenstateonwhatbasisyoursponsoroccupiesthisproperty.Forexamplerented,ownedbyparents

3.3 Does your sponsor live in a council owned property?Putacrossintherelevantbox

3.4 How many bedrooms are there in the property?Pleaseprovidedetailsasrequested.

3.5 How many other rooms are there in the property (NOT including kitchens, bathrooms and toilets)?Pleaseprovidedetailsasrequested.

3.6 Will anyone, other than your sponsor, live in the property?Put a cross in the relevant box. If yes please provide full detailsincludingfullname,dateofbirth/age,relationshiptoyou,nationalityandpassportnumber.

4.1 Is there any other information you wish to be considered as part of your application?Usethissectiontoprovideanyotherfurtherinformationyouwishtobeconsideredaspartofyourapplication/whereyouhaverunoutofspaceelsewhereonthisform/wherethisformhasdirectedyoutoprovide additional information.

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