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New Policy Guidance for Marriage

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On 7 November 2011 the UKBA announced the minimum age for partners to apply for entry clearance or leave to remain is once again 18 years. These new rules came into effect on 28 November 2011.

This follows a decision made by the Supreme Court in the case of Quila and Bibi v Secreatry of State for the Home Department (2011) UKSC 45.

This will affect applicants for entry clearance or leave to remain as a fiance (e), propsed civil partner, spouse, civil partner, unmarried partner or same-sex partner.

Previous refusals since 27 November 2008 can be reviewed if the sold reason for refusal was that either the applicant or sponsor was aged between 18 and 20. The deadline for seeking such a review is 31 May 2012.