In the end of the first quarter of immigration database, it has been estimated that out of the 143.9 million emigrant and immigrant visas granted, including those who arrive under the umbrella term of returning UK resident, only 2% (about 162,254) were granted for family-related purposes which astonishingly covers Partners, Children, Other dependant, Dependants on other UK visas as well as EEA family permit. The UK Spouse Visa trends 2020 paint a difficult picture for aspiring applicants.

This drastic change can be better comprehended in the below table where there has been an overall positive change of 21% from 2018 to 2019 when it comes to entry clearance being granted when it comes to application that has been received by the Home Office.

Statistical data of UK Spouse Visa | 2018-19
Visa type Year ending March 2018 Year ending March 2019 Change Percentage change
Visa type Year ending March 2018 Year ending March 2019 Change Percentage change
Family-related visas granted of which: 40,099 48,313 +8,214 +20%
Partners 31,783 36,148 +4,365 +14%
Children1 2,315 6,245 +3,930 +170%
Other dependants 6,001 5,920 -81 -1%
Dependants on other visas2 65,779 73,333 +7,554 +11%
EEA Family permits granted 27,905 40,608 +12,703 +46%
Total 133,783 162,254 +28,471 +21%

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No matter how dire the trends might get in the future with the onset of Brexit, The SmartMove2UK (a division of SmartMove Immigration) immigration attorneys are optimistic that the applications made with every variable carefully assessed, should continue to have a very good chance of being successful.

Our associates at SmartMove2UK hold a 99% success in their 12 years of experience, guaranteeing that none of our clients UK Visa applications will be rejected on technical grounds. Our research team stays up to date with all the trends and data, prepared for any complexities that may arise in a Visa application.  For regular analysis and updates, subscribe to the SmartMove Immigration blog by dropping in your email below.

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