Jo Renshaw
Jo has practised exclusively in Immigration law since qualification in 1993. She is qualified to practice in both Australia and the United Kingdom and has worked as an immigration solicitor for many years in both jurisdictions.
She joined Turpin and Miller Solicitors in 2005, becoming a Partner in 2008. She has been head of the firm's large Immigration Team since 2007. She has worked as a Peer Reviewer in the Immigration category and is one of only a small number of Immigration practitioners accredited by the Law Society at Advanced Level.
Jo's practice is broad based and covers all aspects of immigration and asylum law. She is a member of the firm's specialist Skilled Migration Team and has a particular interest in Points Based matters. Throughout her career she has also had a keen interest in Asylum work, heading the Refugee Advice Service at a national level in Australia prior to returning to the UK. She has maintained this expertise at Turpin and Miller, acts as external legal advisor to an asylum charity based in Southampton and gives training on all aspects of asylum law to charities, social services departments and other voluntary bodies.
Practice Area
Panels
- Consulting Editorial Board
- Contributing Author
Qualified Year
- 1993
Membership
- Justice, Immigration Law Practitioners Association, Amnesty International
Qualification
- Admitted to practice in Victoria, Australia (1993), Admitted to practice in UK (1999)
Education
- BA (Hons) Politics, Philosophy and Economics, Oxford University
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After entry clearance: Appendix FM fiancé(e)s and proposed civil partners—conditions, restrictions and further applications (UK)
You have now been granted entry clearance (a visa) valid until [ insert date ] as the [ fiancé(e) OR proposed civil partner ] of a person with [ British citizenship OR settled status in the UK OR pre–settled status under Appendix EU OR limited leave as a Turkish worker or business person OR refugee leave in the UK OR permission as a stateless person OR leave in the UK under the humanitarian protection provisions ]. This note highlights the key conditions of your stay in the UK and your continuing responsibilities to the Home Office. It is vital that you understand these conditions. If you have any queries, please contact us. Please note that, while correct as at today’s date, UK immigration law is frequently updated.
Arrival in the UK
Do not travel to the UK before the ‘valid from’ date shown on your entry clearance.
If you intend to visit the UK earlier than that date, please contact us first.
On arrival, you must present your passport with your entry clearance to the immigration officer.
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Immigration
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Appendix FM (UK Immigration Rules): In-country Leave to Remain Switch—Applicant Partner Supporting Letter for Spouses, Civil Partners and Unmarried Partners
[ Insert your current residential address ][ Insert Home Office address to which the application is being sent ][ Insert date ]
Dear [ insert organisation name ]
Application for leave to remain as a [ spouse OR civil partner OR unmarried partner ] under Appendix FM of the Immigration Rules
I confirm I am a [ insert nationality ] national, and that I am [ insert name of sponsoring partner ]’s [ spouse OR civil partner OR unmarried partner ]. My date of birth is [ insert date of birth ], and I am at present [ insert age ]. I also confirm that I am not related to [ insert name of sponsoring partner ] in any way prohibited for [ marriage OR civil partnership ] in the UK...
Immigration
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Appendix FM child dependant of a partner: UK limited leave conditions, eVisa, travel, work/study, public funds, further leave and ILR—practitioner guide
You have been issued limited leave to remain in the UK until [ insert date ] as the child of a parent who holds limited leave as a partner under Appendix FM. This note sets out the main terms attached to your stay in the UK, together with your obligations to the Home Office. Please ensure you are familiar with these requirements. If you have any questions, please get in touch. Be aware that, although the details below are accurate as at today’s date, UK immigration law is frequently updated.
Accessing your eVisa
Your leave to remain (permission to stay in the UK) will run until [ insert end date ] and is provided in digital form (an ‘eVisa’). If you do not yet hold a UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) online account, go to the Home Office’s Get access to your eVisa page on GOV.UK. You will need your current valid passport and the Unique Application Number (UAN) for your application. Your number is: [ insert UAN number ]...
Immigration
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Appendix FM entry clearance: precedent support letter from applicant partner (spouse, civil partner or unmarried partner) under the UK Immigration Rules
[ Insert your current residential address ]
Entry Clearance Officer,
[ Insert address of decision-making centre to which the application is being sent ]
[ Insert date ]
Dear [ insert organisation name ]
Application for entry clearance as a [ spouse OR civil partner OR unmarried partner ] under Appendix FM of the Immigration Rules
I am a national of [ insert nationality ] and the [ spouse OR civil partner OR unmarried partner ] of [ insert name of sponsoring partner ]. My birth date is [ insert date of birth ] and my age is currently [ insert age ]. I confirm that I am not related to [ insert name of sponsoring partner ] in any manner that is barred for [ marriage OR civil partnership ] in the UK...
Immigration
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Applicant partner support letter template for fiancé(e) or proposed civil partner entry clearance—Appendix FM, UK Immigration Rules
[ Insert your current residential address ]
Entry Clearance Officer,
[ Insert address of decision-making centre to which the application is being sent ]
[ Insert date ]
Dear [ insert organisation name ]
Application for entry clearance as a [ fiancé(e) OR proposed civil partner ] under Appendix FM of the Immigration Rules
I hereby confirm that I hold [ insert nationality ] citizenship and am the [ fiancé(e) OR proposed civil partner ] of [ insert name of sponsoring partner ]. My birth date is [ insert date of birth ], and I am at present [ insert age ]...
Immigration
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Precedent: applicant partner supporting letter for Home Office spouse/civil partner/unmarried partner extension of stay or ILR under Appendix FM/Part 8, UK Immigration Rules
[ Insert your current residential address ]
[ Insert Home Office address to which the application is being sent ]
[ Insert date ]
Dear [ insert organisation name ]
Application for [ extension of stay OR indefinite leave to remain ] as a [ spouse OR civil partner OR unmarried partner ] under Appendix [ FM OR Part 8 ] of the Immigration Rules
I hereby state that I hold [ insert nationality ] nationality and am the [ spouse OR civil partner OR unmarried partner ] of [ insert name of sponsoring partner ]. On [ insert date ], I was issued with [ entry clearance OR leave to remain ] as their partner...
Immigration
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Precedent: sponsoring partner’s support letter for spouse, civil partner or unmarried partner’s extension of stay or ILR application (UK)
[ Provide your current residential address ]
[ Provide the Home Office address to which the application is being submitted ]
[ Provide date ]
Dear [ enter organisation name ]
Letter in support of [ extension of stay OR indefinite leave to remain ] application of [ insert name of applicant, nationality and date of birth ]
I can confirm that I [ am a British national OR have indefinite leave to remain in the UK OR have protection status in the UK OR have pre-settled status under Appendix EU other than as a ‘joining family member’ or as a family member of a qualifying British citizen ], and that I am the [ spouse ] [ civil partner or unmarried partner ] of [ insert...
Immigration
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Precedent: Supporting letter from applicant partner for child(ren)’s entry clearance under Appendix FM (UK Immigration Rules) where the parent has limited leave as a partner
[ Insert your current residential address ]
Entry Clearance Officer
[ Insert address of decision-making centre to which the application is being sent ]
[ Insert date ]
Dear [ insert organisation name ]
Letter in support of entry clearance application of [ insert name(s) of child(ren), nationality(ies) and date(s) of birth ]
I hold [ insert nationality ] nationality and I am the [ state the relationship to the child(ren) ] of [ insert name of child(ren) ].
[ [ I seek entry clearance as the partner of [ insert name of sponsoring partner ] and plan to reside in the UK once my application and that of [ insert name of child(ren) ] are approved for entry clearance when granted...
Immigration
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Sponsor’s template support letter for fiancé(e) or proposed civil partner entry clearance under Appendix FM (UK immigration)
[ Insert your current residential address ]
Entry Clearance Officer,[ Insert address of decision—making centre to which the application is being sent ]
[ Insert date ]
Dear [ insert organisation name ]
Letter in support of entry clearance application of [ insert name of applicant, nationality and date of birth ]
I hereby confirm that I [ am a British citizen OR am settled in the UK OR have protection status OR have pre-settled status under Appendix EU other than than as a ‘joining family member’ or family member of a qualifying British citizen OR have limited leave as a worker or business person under Appendix ECAA Extension of Stay OR have permission as a stateless person ], and that I am the [ fiancé(e) OR proposed civil partner ] of [ insert name of applicant ]...
Immigration
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UK Appendix FM Partner Route: Post-grant obligations, eVisa updates, work/study (ATAS), public funds, travel, extension/ILR evidence, relationship breakdown and children—guidance for legal practitioners
You have been given permission to remain in the UK until [ insert date ] as the partner of someone who holds [ British citizenship OR settled status in the UK OR protection status in the UK OR pre-settled status under Appendix EU ]. [ Your dependant child [ ren ] has/have been issued leave that mirrors yours, and the points set out below for you will equally apply to them, including the requirement to log into their eVisa account and make updates where appropriate. You may administer this account on their behalf. ] This note summarises some of the key conditions attached to your residence in the UK and your duties to the Home Office. It is essential that you are familiar with these conditions and responsibilities. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any queries. Please note that, while the details below are correct as at today’s date, UK immigration rules are subject to regular change.
Accessing your eVisa
Your leave to remain (permission to stay in the UK) runs until [ insert end date ] and is provided in digital form (commonly referred to as an ‘eVisa’)...
Immigration
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UK Appendix FM: in-country switch—sponsoring partner’s supporting letter template for spouse, civil partner or unmarried partner leave to remain
[ Insert your current residential address ]
[ Insert Home Office address to which the application is being sent ]
[ Insert date ]
Dear [ insert organisation name ]
Letter in support of leave to remain application of [ insert name of applicant, nationality and date of birth ]
I hereby confirm that I [ am a British citizen OR have indefinite leave to remain in the UK OR have protection status in the UK OR have pre-settled status under Appendix EU other than as a ‘joining family member’ or as a family member of a qualifying British citizen ] and that I am the [ spouse OR civil partner OR unmarried partner ] of [ insert name of applicant ].
My date of birth is [ insert date of birth ] and I am presently [ insert age ]...
Immigration
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UK Immigration Rules Appendix FM precedent: sponsoring partner’s letter supporting entry clearance for partner’s child(ren) where the parent has limited leave as a partner
[ Insert your present home address ]
Entry Clearance Officer
[ Insert the address of the decision-making centre where the application is being submitted ]
[ Insert date ]
Dear [ insert organisation name ]
Letter in support of entry clearance application of [ insert name of applicant child(ren), nationality(ies) and date(s) of birth ]
I [ am a British citizen OR hold indefinite leave to remain in the UK OR hold protection status in the UK OR hold humanitarian protection in the UK OR have permission as a stateless person OR have pre-settled status under Appendix EU other than as a ‘joining family member’ or family member of a qualifying British citizen ] and I am the [ [ spouse OR civil partner OR unmarried partner ] ] of [ insert name of applicant partner ]. My birth date is [ insert date of birth ] and I am presently [ insert age ]...
Immigration
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UK Immigration Rules Appendix FM: Applicant partner support letter template for child(ren)’s leave to remain where the parent has limited leave as a partner
[ Insert your full residential address ]
[ Insert Home Office address where application is being posted ]
[ Insert date ]
Dear [ insert organisation name ]
Letter of support of leave to remain application of [ insert name of child(ren), nationalit(ies) and date(s) of birth ]
I am [ insert the applicant parent’s nationality ] by nationality, and serve as the [ state the child(ren)’s relationship ] to [ insert name(s) of child(ren) ] named above here.
I am presently living in the UK and am seeking leave to remain as the partner of [ insert name of sponsoring partner ] concurrently with [ insert name(s) of child(ren) ] in this application now...
Immigration
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UK Immigration Rules Appendix FM: Sponsoring Partner Letter Supporting Children’s Leave to Remain Where Parent Has Limited Leave as a Partner
[ Insert your current residential address ]
[ Insert Home Office address where application is being sent ]
[ Insert date ]
Dear [ insert organisation name ],
Letter of support of leave to remain application of [ insert name of child(ren), nationalit(ies) and date(s) of birth ]
I [ hold British citizenship OR have indefinite leave to remain in the UK OR hold protection status OR have humanitarian protection OR possess permission as a stateless person OR have pre-settled status under Appendix EU other than as a ‘joining family member’ or family member of a qualifying British citizen ], and I am the [ spouse OR civil partner OR unmarried partner ] of [ insert name of applicant partner ]...
Immigration
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UK Immigration Rules Part 8: Children’s Indefinite Leave to Enter – Entry Clearance Evidence Checklist (sponsor finances, accommodation, relationship, identity, sole responsibility or serious and compelling circumstances)
Documents for main applicants Evidence of the sponsor parent(s)' income and funds:
Examples of suitable documents to submit are set out below. The six‑month period is not required by the Immigration Rules, but is advised as a sensible span for demonstrating income and savings.
Payslips for the last six months (for employed persons); and
Evidence of business/self‑employment income for at least the past six months (for self‑employed), such as:
(a) a letter from a registered accountant for the business confirming the income received by the sponsor parent(s) during that time,
(b) invoices, and/or
(c) business accounts
Personal bank or building society statements or passbooks for the previous six months.
An accountant supplying a supporting letter must be registered with a relevant professional regulatory body in their country of practice. Bank or building society statements should clearly show funds paid into and withdrawn from the accounts across the six‑month period...
Immigration
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UK Immigration Rules Part 8: evidence checklist for child indefinite leave to remain applications, including sponsor finances, accommodation, relationship and sole responsibility
A. Documents for main applicant Evidence of the sponsor parent(s)' income and funds:
Examples of suitable evidence are set out below. While a six-month span is not mandated by the Immigration Rules, it is recommended as a reasonable timeframe for demonstrating income and savings.
Payslips for the previous six months (for employed persons).
And/or proof of business or self-employment income for at least the last six months, such as:
(a) Letter from a registered accountant for the business confirming the sponsor parent(s)’ income during that period.
(b) Invoices.
(c) Business accounts.
Personal bank or building society statements or passbooks covering the past six months.
Any accountant providing a supporting letter must be registered with an appropriate professional regulatory body. Bank or building society statements should show what has been paid in and out of the accounts for the past six months...
Immigration
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UK Indefinite Leave for Child Applicants (Part 8 and Appendix FM): eVisa access, settlement rights, maintaining status, travel/absences, updating details, and citizenship—practitioner information sheet
I am pleased to confirm you have been granted indefinite leave to [enter OR remain in] the UK, and you are now considered to hold settled status. Please note that the details below are correct today, though UK immigration law is frequently updated.
Indefinite leave to enter (settlement): you have been given a short-term entry clearance valid for 90 days from [insert date] to facilitate travel to the UK. Contact us urgently if anything arises that prevents you from travelling within this timeframe.
Indefinite leave to remain (settlement): this confirms you are settled in the UK.
Accessing your eVisa
Your indefinite leave to [enter OR remain in] the UK is provided in digital form (an ‘eVisa’). To set up a UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) online account, go to the Home Office’s Get access to your eVisa page on GOV.UK...
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