In ever immigration form they will ask you for your reference number and pull up your records or your pasport number and see if there are any fake stamps in your passport how this was not picked up at the time are you sure your husband is telling you the whole truth. They will also check on the back...

That is so true, even if you try to travel and they found out that your relationship is broken down they will refuse you entry on return and may even try to call your wife.

The best thing to do if your husband was refused is appeal, or move to another EU state and apply for a resident permit.

You cannot apply for anyone because you are not a permanent resident. 13.7 - Interpreting "present and settled" Present and settled means that the person concerned is settled in the UK and, at the same time that an application under the Immigration Rules is made, is physically present in t...

Don`t take the risk wait for the 14 years, better to be safe than sorry.

Read http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewtopic.php?t=6227

http://www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk/6353/6 ... nnex_F.pdf

http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk/servlet/Front ... 6517843636

I think you should wait until the actual 14 years.

Its a waste of time they will not issue her a visitors visa, i have seen a case like this before.

The vist visa will be refused, on intention to leave the UK a waste of time because you already applied for the spouse visa.

I think you should reapply with the correct documents, its faster than a 9 months appeal wait, or ask the ECM for a review.

If you show a overdraft on your account they will refuse your husband i think you should wait till you clear it or get help with sponsership from a family member. Its best to get the application right first time than risk a refusal. Does your husband have any skill or qualification or any job offer ...

http://www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk/6353/11406/formflrm0606.pdf Use Form FLR(M) to apply for an extension of stay in the United Kingdom as the spouse (husband or wife) or unmarried partner of a person present and settled here. If you going to post or make your application in person before 22 June 2006,...

Good luck just imagine you are trying to convince a very difficult ECO and you will get through.

(b) the applicant is married or the civil partner of to a person who has a right of abode in the United Kingdom or indefinite leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom and is on the same occasion seeking admission to the United Kingdom for the purposes of settlement and the parties were married...

Your solicitor is talking crap a lot of people has gone home to apply and get through if they met all the rules. LOOK AT THIS http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewtopic.php?t=5452 AND there are many more on loads of different sites he is only trying to rip you off. Your going to pay him and then app...