My wife who was granted a settlement visa, has gone back to pakistan as her mother is very sick. She came to the UK in dec 07 and went back in march and is still there caring for her sick mother. As its almost 2 months now she's been there, what impact will this have on ILR appplication. Also how lo...
Hi Guys Thanks for all your comments. I have just one further question, if someone can help me PLEASE. My son was born in Pakistan and is now 3 months old. My wife has been granted entry clearance, however I suppose that will not include my son. Can someone tell me what I need to do? I enquired abou...
Just to let you all know, went to the Court today for the hearing, which lasted a full 15 minutes. I was asked to confirm my name and address by my barrister. The home office representative asked me what would I do if we were unsuccessful, I said to him no matter how long it takes, wether it 1 appea...
Hi Guys After waiting well over 11 months since my appeal was lodged against the refusal of my wifes settlement visa, I will be attending the court next week for the appeal hearing infront of a Judge, Home Office Representative, my barrister and myself. My solicitor has produced a bundle of over 400...
Hi My wife is 12 years younger than me and was refused a visa at BHC Islamabad. They grilled her at the interview about the age issue, suggesting she only married me to come to UK. They wrote in the explanation that even though I had shown intentions of living with her, they were not satisfied with ...
Hi wonder if someone can help me. We are still awaiting for an appeal date for my wifes visa who is still in pakistan. We had a baby boy on the 13th April and thankfully I was over in Pakistan with my wife and witnessed the birth My problem now is I need to find out wether I can apply for a British ...
Hi Its been almost 11 weeks now since the appeal. Still no reply. BHC Islamabad have until end of april to reply back to the AIT, however my solicitor tells me that its been too long for them to reconsider most likely will go for hearing. I'm going to Pakistan next week to be with my wife. She's exp...
Spoke to the AIT today, they advise I cannot make a fresh application for settlement as an appeal is outstanding, but I can make an application for a visit visa? I am more confused!!
Hi guys Thanks for all you good words and support. After finding a top immigration lawyer in Birmingham who has collated over 200 pages on the grounds of appeal, I am just playing the waiting game now. Its been 5 weeks since the appeal was lodged, and each day is so depressing. My wife is expecting ...
Hi guys, Thanks for your comments and suggestions. You know what the worst thing is, this is th first time in my life i feel life is worth living for. Its all down to my wife. I had a terrible marriage to my ex. It took me years to pluck up the courage and divorce her. Although he have 3 beautiful c...
Hi, a quick question. If i send my appeal for my wife directly to Islamabad within 28 days, is there a chance the ECO will give back a quicker decsion as compared to lodging it with the AIT in the UK first? Is there any difference which way you do it, as people tell me to lodge it at Islamabad and n...
Hi I am in desperate need of some help. My wifes visa was refused at Islamabad and I've been given 28 days to appeal. There were 2 main reasons given for the refusal by the ECO: 1. Intention to live together. My wife is 18 and I am 30. I was previously married with 3 children from the first marriage...
