Imigration question

[andy-hughes]

I friend of mine has married an American, and lived with her in the U.S, for two years, with his two sons, the oldest is eighteen.

The marriage is over, they are returning home, and the son wants to apply to a UK University. The application form asks for a UK address, and my friend has asked if i can supply a 'care of' address in the UK for him to use.

I am fine with that - but could I be laying myself open to any imigration issues - they have been living as illegal aliens, the boys at school, and so on - and I don;t want Imigration knocking on my door as an accessory to illegal activities!

If anyone knows the rules on this, i would be grateful for some advice.

[andy-hughes]

Hi EDIES!.

My friend is a British citizen, he and his children hold UK passports, and are in the USA at this time, but looking to return home.

[tamborine]

Do it andy, I did for sis' kids in Oz. They only need UK address for Uni's. Sis has my kids when they stay in Oz - reciprocal.

[buildersmate]

Yes, British citizens always have the right to live in the UK - irrespective of what activities they may have engaged in abroad.
The issue about university applications is potentially different. I'm not claiming to know the rules about making an application as a British resident (as distinct from a British citizen). However there may be 'rules'about length of recent residency for the purposes of calculation of fees. It is in that area you need to check because lending your address to an application could make you an accessory to seeking pecuniary advantage.