UI2023000574 & UI2023000575

       The appellants are mother and child. The first appellant was born on 30 July 1970, the second on 25 October 2003. Both are nationals of Pakistan. They came to the United Kingdom on 21 June 2018. The first appellant had entry clearance as a partner, valid until 4 March 2021. This was to join her husband, Mr Mansha Hussain, hereinafter referred to as the sponsor. The second appellant came with leave as a dependent.

       Their appeals were heard by First-tier Tribunal Judge Broe at Birmingham on 23 November 2022. They were represented, as they are now, by Ms Sepulveda. There was a presenting officer in attendance.

       The determination records that the first appellant married her sponsor on 22 February 1987. He had married a British citizen on 22 November 1996 and obtained a divorce from her in October 2017.The First-tier Tribunal Judge noted the respondent had not raised any point in relation to the legitimacy of the marriage or marriages. However, the judge found it went to credibility and the nature of the family life established, albeit it was accepted by the respondent as established.

       At hearing, there was reference to a change of circumstances after the appellants arrived. The first appellant said her sponsor was in employment when she arrived but his health deteriorated. He also had to cease work because he was caring for the appellant who also had health issues. He continued to work part-time as an Uber driver. The determination records that both representatives accepted the financial requirements were not met.

       The second appellant was in full-time education. The first appellant confirmed she had a daughter in Pakistan and two sons living in France. She had family including her parents and four siblings in Pakistan .