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Graduate route provision for a child born in the UK

The rules will provide a route for a child born in the UK during a parent’s current Graduate permission to apply in line with that parent.

Resource type
Rules change
Last reviewed
26 July 2026
Official sources
1
Platform role
Information only
Published
9 July 2026
Effective
From the HC 259 commencement date
Status
Upcoming
General information, not a personal recommendation

This summary is not transitional-rule advice. The application date, decision date and exact commencement wording may matter.

What changed

Practical summary

  • Addresses a gap for a UK-born child during Graduate permission
  • Does not extend dependant eligibility from overseas
  • Does not create a direct settlement route

What to do next

Verification checks

  • Confirm the child’s place and date of birth
  • Confirm the parent’s current Graduate permission
  • Read the commenced Appendix Graduate wording

Original authority

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