Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what the legal immigration status of a British citizen's non-adopted step child who is under 18 and not a British citizen is.

The entry to, and eventual settlement in, the United Kingdom of non-British family members of British citizens is governed by the family Immigration Rules. Individuals must apply in the appropriate capacity according to their circumstances and the reason they wish to come to or remain in the UK.

Appendix FM to the Immigration Rules provides routes for those wishing to apply to live with their spouse or partner, fiancé(e) or proposed civil partner, child, parent or relative who’ll provide long-term care for them. Part 8 of the Immigration Rules provides for a child to join a British or settled parent or relative in the UK where the child could not be adequately cared for by their other parent or relatives in their own country.

All information on immigration can be found under the Immigration Rules Appendix FM - Immigration Rules - Immigration Rules Appendix FM: family members - Guidance - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)