Visa curtailment or cancellation<\/strong><\/p>\nIt is important to note that when a breakdown in a relationship occurs, any outstanding visa permission should be referred for cancellation as the marriage or partnership no longer exists. The immigration officer should at this point allow for a grace period to take the further step, either applying for another visa category or arranging departure unless you have a serious offence.<\/p>\n
If there are compassionate grounds for not being able to leave the country within the fixed period, \u00a0the Home Office can be asked to exercise discretion, for example, when an individual is due to have essential hospital treatment in 60 days\u2019 time and requires an additional period to recover before they can travel; or there is a reliable indication that the visa holder has been the victim of abuse or domestic violence at the hands of the UK spouse or partner. However, the policy guidance also states:<\/p>\n
Cancellation may still be appropriate where there are compassionate or exceptional circumstances. It may be appropriate to expect an individual to apply to regularise their stay in another category more appropriate to their circumstances. <\/em><\/p>\nFor example, where an individual is unable to leave the UK due to pregnancy, serious illness or a serious medical condition, they should make an application for permission to stay in another category or for leave outside the Immigration Rules to regularise their stay if, in view of their condition, it would be reasonable to expect them to be able to make such an application.<\/em><\/p>\nYour visa will normally be curtailed to 60 days unless:<\/p>\n