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<p>Family members of any member of the UK Armed Forces, regardless of the nationality
of the service person, can apply for settlement in the UK under the Immigration Rules
contained in Appendix Armed Forces.</p><p>The eligibility criteria for family members
of members of the Forces are set out in full online in Appendix Armed Forces:<br>https://www.gov.uk/guidance/immigration-rules/immigration-rules-appendix-armed-forces</p><p>This
makes clear that to be eligible for settlement in the UK requires the following criteria
to be met. Partners of members of the Forces must have completed a period of 60 months
limited leave under Appendix Armed Forces – sometimes called the “probationary period”.
Partners and over-18 children must demonstrate sufficient knowledge of the English
language and knowledge about life in the UK. Their sponsor in the Forces must meet
the appropriate minimum income thresholds to sponsor a partner or children, and the
applicant must not fall for refusal on suitability grounds.</p>
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