Can I bring my partners Syrian mum and sisters to the UK?

I don't really know anything about immigration but I think it's obvious you'd your partner might have a better chance to get his Mum over if you were married. If he applies as a single person they would only count his income we here as if you were married they would likely count both of your incomes. I think it depends if your partner earns enough to sponsor them or if they are a nurse.

It's not weird because family visas aren't issued just because you have the funds. That criteria only applies to spouses and children, not parents, and is standard in most countries because a parent isn't a legal dependent. Looking after a parent is a social and humane obligation we do out of love, not legality, but 'love' is low on the priorities for immigration to the UK (as it reasonably should be).

I can't live where she is because I migrated to the UK 20 years ago and have citizenship here, but had to renounce citizenship in my home country as we aren't allowed dual passports. So I can't work in my home country and also left to avoid religious persecution, so won't be risking my safety going back. Also I have a DH and DC in the UK and all of us and my mum are not going to find a 3rd country that will give us all citizenship, homes, jobs, pensions and schooling at a snap. That's not how immigration works.

My mum and I understood the sacrifices we'd be making when I migrated. It doesn't make it easier or fairer to live apart, but it means my own DC (and her grand DC) have a much better life than I did growing up. It's just how immigration works - someone always gets left behind.

I would say if they can get to a safe place/country close by then the OP and her partner can support them with living costs at less cost directly through money transfers like Western Union etc. I know of other people in a similar situation that do this for their relatives.

Hi, I am sorry to read about this situation. I don't know if your partner and his family are Syriac Orthodox but could it be worth enquiring through the church representatives in the UK about safe places/refuge in nearby countries? There may be an informal network available that can get them out to a place where they can at least be safe.

The OP will not be able to take care of what sounds like three additional adults on her income. In the end they will need assistance for govt. Countries with similar climate, culture, govt, religion etc makes it an easier transition and easier to maintain ties to one's home land.

The UK is a the brink of collapse when it comes to public services. So many Brits who have no other country as home are not receiving the help they need. They have no other government to call on.

So - that is totally weird. You can afford to support her here, but are not permitted to, and you can't live where she is and support her there. Seems nuts. Is there a third country where you could both live together?

How long have you been with this partner? What do they do for a living and do they earn enough to sponsor people to come to the U.K.? Have you met the family in question? It’s a terrible situation but these are pertinent questions which will help people to advise you.

What? Isn't that a conspiracy theory? Or maybe some truth?

We have similar issues. Maybe they won’t be sleeping on beaches, but they won’t have their own home. Thousands in temp accommodation here already. Hundreds of thousands on long waiting lists for social housing. That’s not going to change any time soon, if ever. We have nowhere to put them. Simple as that. And the neighbouring countries to Syria have far greater land mass than the UK., so are bigger and can potentially accommodate more. The people of the UK have already voiced their genuine very real concerns regarding immigration, and I’ve no doubt Labour will not be accepting any large influx of refugees for the foreseeable, not if they want another term in government.

Ik some ways, but imagine if your family were in a v different one, you'd still want to be w them, esp in an awful situation.

OP I am desperately sorry for your husband. However, having been through the immigration wringer with my own family- it is a complete non starter. Besides which this country is honestly at some kind of tipping point now. It's not somewhere I would bring someone seeking refuge to anymore.

sparkly, can't you look it up? I don't understand it fully either, but politics is never easy bc people rarely are.. Essentially, as I posted upthread, Assad is a tyrant & a rebel army are trying to replace him. They are not good, have committed war crimes.
As to Israel, they did treat the Palestinians badly in some ways, but they are also a stateless nation who needed a home after the Holocaust.
It's not surprising it was hard to settle. The British wanted to get out, ditto for the other allies. It was so hard to settle, and still is.

This was supposed to be for the OP, before it degenerated into racism & political debating beyond its remit (the latter partly my fault, I am sorry).

Surely it's better they work towards escaping to a country with similar culture, climate, food, religion etc.

@SaltLampFeelsDamp err... thank you. I suspect you are implying I need a degree in Middle Eastern Politics and History?

The outgoing US administration is arming/paying Al Qaeda / White Knights / Islamic militanra to try to usurp power in Syria to destabilise the region further ahead of Trump taking power. They know/hope Russia will divert resources from conflict elsewhere to come to the Syrian ruler's aid. They are doing it now because Trump made it clear last term he would not authorise further CIA spending/interference/arming of Islamists in Syria.

It’s…. complicated. This image went viral as a joke but it’s also serious.

OK. I still don't understand what they are all fighting about - I can understand Israel, because the Palestinians got shoved aside to make room for the Jews. And why couldn't have that been done in a gentle, respectful manner, with proper compensation?.. I am sorry for both parties.
But everyone else - what is the point? What do they gain in the Middle East?

I'm no expert but I don't think 'send me your huddles masses' is quite China's thing? It's not really considered cool by the totalitarian dictator types 🤷🏻‍♀

They should... the Chinese government is the epitome of 'Greed is good.' the government is v racist, look how they treat the Uighurs. I doubt they'd welcome refugees, esp Muslims.