SAR

In the UK, individuals have the legal right to access their immigration history held by the Home office. This right is known as A Subject Access Request (SAR) and is enshrined in the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

What is SAR

A Subject Access Request (SAR) is a formal request made by an individual to the Home office to get his immigration history.
Individuals can use SARs to:

• Confirm whether their data is being processed.
• Obtain copies of their personal data.
• Understand how and why their data is being used.

Information you cannot request 

Do not submit a SAR for proof of your immigration status or UKVI account registration. If you do so,this information will not be provided.

SAR Options

Depending on the information you requirethe UK government offers 3 online request options.

• Basic request
• Specific request
• Detailed request

 Supporting Evidence

To confirm your identity, you have to submit some documents.Your application will not be accepted until the Government receives these documents. It will be automatically rejected if you do not send them within 15 days of making your application.

The documents are-

• A copy of your photo identification, such as a passport
• A letter of authority, to give permission for your records to be sent to you or your representative
• Proof of your relationship, if you are applying for a child under 12

Proof of your relationship 

If you are applying on behalf of a child under 12, You must provide evidence of your relationship, so the government can be sure that you have the parental authority to do this.

This evidence can include:

• A birth certificate
• proof of parental responsibility
• if you are divorced or no longer residing with the child, proof that you continue to hold or share parental responsibility, for example: a shared Parental Responsibility Order, Care Order, Adoption Order, Residence Order, Special Guardianship Order or permission from the parent who has sole custody or parental responsibility

If you are applying on behalf of someone because you have the power of attorney or are a litigation friend, you must provide evidence of this. 

Family applications

You need to apply separately for each family member.

If you need any assistance regarding Subject Access Request feel free to contact us.