Family routes
A move involving a child is about family life as well as immigration permission. The appropriate enquiry depends on the adults involved, their status and the child's own circumstances.
A parent's permission does not automatically establish a child's position. Family relationships, responsibility for the child and existing living arrangements can affect the review. The child's welfare belongs at the centre of that discussion.
Parents living apart, adoption, stepfamily relationships or disagreement over a move may require a closer look. These are not interchangeable categories and should not be reduced to a generic document checklist.
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