Thank you for the advice, its been helpful, its also nice to know about this forum and see there are other people with the same issues.

No that's not me. My friend is from Ghana and has overstayed for three years.

Does anyone know any good immigration solicitors in London who can advise us regarding overstaying and when he is able to come back about getting married (as both my friend and partner are non UK residents)

In respect to Rozen's comments, I did look at some postings, but looked at recent postings. I sought out this site as it was recommended by a friend who received helpful advice from this forum.

Siggi, thank you for your posting, I will look at past postings for further clarification.

Rainbow

I am looking for advice regarding someone who has overstayed their visa. Their visa ran out in 2004 and they remained in the UK, working cash-in-hand. We would like to know if it is possible to apply to stay in the UK even though he has overstayed and if it will help that he is in a relationship (th...