Successful Appeal for Adult Dependent Relative Visa
17.03.2025
Successful Appeal for Adult Dependent Relative Visa: A Case of Compassion and Care for an Elderly Woman
In the complex and often challenging world of immigration law, the appeal process for an Adult Dependent Relative (ADR) visa can be daunting, especially when the applicant is an elderly person with severe medical conditions and limited support systems. However, a recent case has highlighted a positive outcome, where an 82-year-old appellant successfully appealed for her ADR visa, securing the right to be cared for by her daughter in the United Kingdom.
The Case of an 82-Year-Old Woman in Need of Care
The appellant, an 82-year-old woman, had been living alone following the passing of her husband. She was facing a multitude of health issues that significantly impacted her ability to live independently. Despite the passage of time and her advanced age, her situation was dire due to several severe medical conditions.
- Medical Conditions and Health Challenges: The appellant had been diagnosed with macular degeneration, which led to complete blindness in one eye. This debilitating condition made everyday tasks like cooking, cleaning, and even navigating her home extremely difficult and dangerous.
In addition to her blindness, the appellant had suffered multiple fractures of her lumbosacral spine and pelvic bones after a fall at home. These injuries resulted in severe pain in her hips, knees, and spine, limiting her mobility. Her knees were so badly affected that she underwent total knee replacement surgeries, yet her mobility remained severely impaired.
As if these physical conditions weren’t enough, the appellant was also diagnosed with a mixed anxiety-depressive disorder. This condition had been triggered by her loneliness and social isolation. Her anxiety manifested in tearfulness, sleep disturbances, and a constant sense of unease, making her mental health just as fragile as her physical condition. - The Need for 24-Hour Care: Given the combination of her advanced age, visual impairment, physical pain, and mental health challenges, the appellant’s condition necessitated round-the-clock care. It was clear that her life had become one of isolation and hardship, with little hope of improvement without the support of her family.
- The Role of the Daughter in Providing Care: In this case, the appellant’s daughter, who resides in the United Kingdom, was able and willing to provide the constant care her mother required. This care would not only alleviate her physical and mental health challenges but would also significantly improve her overall quality of life. The daughter had a strong desire to reunite with her mother, offering a support network that was crucial for the appellant’s well-being.
Sterling Law team argued that the appellant’s health conditions were severe and that she was unable to live independently without constant care. Furthermore, the appeal highlighted that the appellant’s daughter was the only person able to provide this essential care, as no other family members were available to assist. Sterling law team also emphasized that bringing the elderly mother to the UK would provide her not only with physical care but with the emotional and mental support that could help reduce her anxiety and depression, offering a chance for a better life in her later years.
This successful appeal for the Adult Dependent Relative visa is a heartwarming reminder of the importance of family and Article 8 ECHR in the immigration process, particularly when the applicant’s well-being is at stake.
