New immigration rules came into force on 27 November 2008. They raise from 18 to 21 the minimum age at which a person may sponsor or may be granted entry clearance (including visas).
This reform is aimed at tackling the problem of forced marriage. It is important to protect young people from being forced into relationships they do not want at a time in their lives when they could be establishing a degree of independence as an adult through further education or through work. It is believed that raising the age will provide an opportunity for individuals to develop maturity and life skills and to complete their education.
The minimum age of 18 will continue to apply to sponsors and their partners in those cases where the stay of a sponsor is subject to a time-limit (for example students work permit holders).
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