Litigation concerning refusal of family reunification

Legal defence in disputes concerning refusal of family reunification

Not all refusals concerning family reunification follow the same procedure. Government Emergency Ordinance No. 194/2002, including Article 46, governs foreign sponsors and families of Romanian citizens, subject to the conditions of each category. Family members of EU citizens have a separate regime; Directive 2003/86/EC does not apply to them under Article 3(3). Refusal to approve reunification, refusal of a visa and refusal to extend residence communicated through a return decision must be distinguished. The 10-day period under Article 85 concerns challenges to return decisions, not every refusal concerning a family. Immediate legal assistance helps identify the decision, eligible beneficiaries and correct procedure.

Annulment of the IGI decision, proving family ties and defence strategies

The defence is adapted to the sponsor’s status, degree of kinship and stage at which the refusal occurred. We check civil-status documents, applicable housing and maintenance requirements and evidence of a genuine family relationship. The prior complaint, court and deadline are determined for the specific decision; we do not delay a special challenge to removal through an administrative procedure that is not required. We contest inadequately reasoned suspicions of a relationship of convenience and advocate proportionality, the right to family life and the child’s best interests within the scope of Article 8 ECHR and EU law. These safeguards are analysed together with the statutory requirements of the application, not as an automatic entitlement to approval.

Legal assistance and representation in Focșani and Vrancea County

Separation from a husband, wife or children calls for a prompt and careful legal assessment. The Basuc Cosmin Law Office in Focșani assists you in preparing documents and challenging a refusal, whether it concerns IGI approval, a visa or residence. We choose the competent procedure and court for the decision received, without a standard local list that may be incorrect. Contact us with the decision and proof of service to determine the steps needed to protect your family’s unity.