Thank you, vinny, for your helpful reply.

kate

I'm just thinking ahead to a time when my parents may have a desire to come live in the UK once they retire...and I have been wondering something about this visa. I know one of the requirements for this visa is that the applicant must have an annual income of no less than £25,000. Must the applican...

Thanks for replying Admin, here are the answers. What country are you coming from? &, which country are you a national of? Australia :shock: There's been so much press here recently about how desperate Australia is for plumbers and how they're actively trying to encourage foreign plumbers INTO ...

so we ask almighty god to destory those workers who purposly cause hardship to genuine applicants may he destroy them and cause them severe physical and financial hardship (may god accept my prayers) :shock: I'm sorry, but this is WAY WAY WAY out of line. You have got some serious issues...and I wo...

as i can see a entry stamp is given when you enter on your passport so for sure that goes in the computer , but as for exits then there is no stamp being put on the passport it seems posibble they dont record exits as for swiping wanderer do you have uk passport ? they do that to see if passport is...

I just wanted to add a bit of encouragement! I personally know of three couples who were in similar situations as yourself. The foreign partners had all been denied entry (one was denied TWICE!), and all successfully obtained spouse or fiancee visas later on. Your gf's denials should not prevent her...

I just got my first British passport, and I also used the check and send service. I was advised by the guy at the post office to allow 2 weeks, although he thought it would be faster than that. In actual fact, it was over a month! They did contact my counter-signer, which I expect is why it took so ...

Thank you for taking the time and patience to answer my questions. No problem! I've been there, and have gone through what you're going through now. I was the foreign GF, but three and a half years later, I am now a happily married British citizen. So I'm happy to help :D Dont worry, though. If you...

Technically, she could come back for a month and not be violating the 6 months rule. HOWEVER, the IO at the airport is entirely empowered to use their own discretion, and there is absolutely no guarantee they will let your GF back in. To be honest, I feel you have been extreeeemely lucky so far. I p...

http://www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk/documents/idischapter2/section1.pdf?view=Binary If you look on page 6, point 4, it's quite clearly outlined. I had some better guidance notes at one point, but I'm afraid I can't find them...I'll post them if I can find them! Immigration forums like this are full of ...

The rule is 6 months in a rolling 12 month period. So yes, you are correct, between her first visit in October 2006 and October 2007 (and between today and April 2008, etc.), 182 days in the UK is the limit. Once the 6 month limit has been reached, she should not return until some of her time spent ...

Just remember that as a visitor, she is not allowed to spend more than 6 months in the UK in any 12 month period. So make sure her total time in the UK doesn't exceed 6 months in the past year, or else she will most likely be denied entry next time she comes for a visit. As long as you space her vis...

Hi, I just want to add that as a rule, visitors must not spend more than 6 months in the UK in any 12 months. The rules are clear on this. You must leave the UK, and not return for another 6 months. You will not get an extension except under the most extreme grounds...hospitalisation probably being ...

Thanks to all for your help, its much appreciated. Going forward, what are my potential problems with relocated to the States if and when we decide to move there? Will I have to go through the same rigmarole to get there that my wife is currently going through to get here? Rigamarole? Despite being...

Wow, congratulations! :D Welcome to the wonderful world of visas! You might want to prepare your wallet for what's ahead - it just got alot more expensive, I'm afraid! First off, here is the official website for guidance on, and applications for, the spouse visa: http://www.britainusa.com/visas/arti...

Yes, everyone should get married just to avoid immigration issues.... I'm not suggesting he gets married for the sole purpose of dealing with immigration. He wants to join this woman for 2 years, unpaid, in a foreign country, while she pursues a degree. To me, that indicates this is a serious relat...

fatbyjhnsn wrote:Yeah...we don't qualify. Not married and haven't lived together. Thanks though...

Get married? You only live once.

You could then accompany her, and work with absolutely no restrictions.

I would ask, why would you want to come on holiday for two years? That doesn't make sense- and to me certainly means you are trying something you aren't allowed to do. I cannot see why someone would want to 'visit' a country (especially one that is so small) for so long, without being able to work,...

update : Just got a phone call from home office liverpool the lady want to confirm what name I want to use on my certificate as i said earlier i have Music as my first name (diffrent from my none uk passport )and follow my other name thhen my husband's Sir name , she said its ok but might be a prob...

Hi, I'm afraid to say that what you propose is not possible. As a visitor, you are generally allowed to be in the UK for no more than 6 months in any 12-month period. A few people may dodge this by leaving and returning, thus getting another stamp...but it is not recommended, and can show intent to ...

She will need to apply for a spouse visa once you two are married. These typically take just a week or so, but her previous refusal will probably add a bit of time to that (shouldn't be much, though). So I would advise against her buying a ticket until she has passport with visa in hand. One she has...

Seconding what Wanderer said...she needs a visa to travel to the UK from now on. Applying by post to the British Embassy in New York can take well over a week...and her previous refusal is likely to add to the processing time. It is quiteunlikely that a visa will be issued in time for her to visit o...

I wasn't contacted in any way as part of the process. Neither were my referees.

Darksquid, your help in this is greatly appreciated. I'd better tell the old "ball and chain" that shes got some work to do before she gets her arse over here to be with me. Thanks again all. no problem :) Loads of us have been in just your situation, and have managed to survive! You're d...

oh btw... She will be able to apply for a fiancee/spouse visa, and it should be granted, despite her previous denied entry, provided she meets all the requirements for that visa. A denied entry may mean the visa takes a few more days to process, as they will need to check the records of the airport ...