Thanks so 3 years if still married, and if something was to go wrong in the marriage and he got divorced it would be 6 years.
Is this correct?

What are the differences between ILR and Citizenship? Are there any real benefits travel wise?

They are married to a British Citizen.

Can anyone please advise me how long after being granted ILR can you apply for Citizenship? ILR will be granted from a 2 year spouse visa.

Many thanks

Would you be able to enter the UK from another country apart from Albania, like Greece?

If you have a 2 year spouse visa for the UK, can you first enter the UK after 3 months from recieving the visa??

Thank you for that information on driving licence.

He is confused about registering for a doctor as he was told he has to pay £35 each time he has an appointment. Do you/anyone know is this sounds correct?

Hello, can anyone advise me on whether you are able to apply for a provisional driving licence on a spouse visa?
Also, are you able to register with a Doctor and a Dentist. My friend was told by the GP surgery he had to apply after 6 months??

All info, much appreciated

Thank you for that, just wanted confirmation that was the case.

When you have got a 2 year spouse visa, do you need to get any other documentation to say you are allowed to work to show possible employers? I know you are able to work on the visa but was wondering if you needed to do /contact anyone else?

He applied for asylum and it was refused. He stayed in the country illegally. Some years later he was in a friends car that the police stopped and he tried to run but got caught and they checked his immigration status and kept him in the local police station for about 4/5 days then was put on a flig...

Great news my friend got his visa! He has been here a week and is enjoying life here again.

Just thought I would give you an update. My albanian friend went to the British Embassy on Monday to see if they could give him any news on his application, and they said there are no problems but it could take up to 3 months to get a definate answer!

Have just read through your post, am so happy it worked out for you guys after such a wait.
I am going to let my friends know your story later and pass on your advice.

I will let you know the outcome, thanks for sharing your story.
Enjoy Albania, I have been and loved it.

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with me. I am going to pass this onto my friends in the hope that it will encourage them to stay positive. I am so happy to hear it worked out for you guys. I know he had no criminal record here or in Albania.Apart from obviously getting deported. So hop...

He had never comitted any other crimes whilst he was in UK.

Not very promising then.

Do you have any idea how long they will make them wait for an answer? I know its a shot in the dark.

Really appreciate your opinion and knowledge.

The missing information that they requested was: Accomodation details Evidence of the relationship At the interview he submitted: his wifes tenancy agreement and details of the type and size of property also photos from UK, engagement and wedding pictures from Albania, also other pictures during her...

Yes he was in the UK for 7/8 years I think. He was not given leave to remain and was deported in December 2006. He was with his girlfriend (now wife) for nearly 5 years in UK.

An Albanian friend of mine has recently got married to his UK girlfriend, in Albania. He applied for his spouse visa to come and live with his wife in the UK. He submitted all their /marriage certificate/evidence/paperwork etc, originally there were some pieces missing but was given an appointment t...