Something doesn't quite ring right here.

The UKBA does not serve refusal notices on a person via a third party and by e-mail!!!

Very strange indeed.

By now you would have made your decision and I certainly hope it was to travel and enjoy your anniversary. Your wife should have no problems entering the UK. She has extant leave and all she needs to do is explain to the immigration officer exactly what you have explained here. The immigration offic...

I am a current IO. First off, you needn't have waited in the non-Eu queue. The convention is that non-EU family members should be seen at the EU queue if travelling with the EU passport holder. In fact, we are instructed by managers to see all and any passengers at any desk they present themselves. ...

KKAJ,

Thanks for the education

Its been ages since I last dealt with substantive asylum claims so I was unaware the policy had changed.

Afraid I can't answer your questions with any certain knowledge, but I'm sure others will assist.

Good luck.

KKAJ,

If as you say you have been granted refugee status then you would have been granted ILR/NTLC rather than limited leave to remain of 5 years. Are you sure you have been granted asylum/refugee status?

She cannot study in the UK at the local High school,presuming it is state maintained, either as a visitor or a tier 4 visa holder.

Don't do it. The UKBA takes its role in safeguarding children extremely seriously especially in the light of previous tragic outcomes involving children. You can expect to be questioned and detained at the airport extensively. Your details will be recorded and you may even,initially, be suspected of...

Can someone suggest me something please? Well the good news is that she has clearly not been banned from entering the UK. However,she does now have an adverse immigration history and this will almost certainly play a factor in any application she might make in future. You simply have to hope that h...

I am sorry i didn't mean to make it strange or difficult for you. But whatever information i have provided is as per best of our knowledge. Immigration officer at heathrow airport told me she tried to use deception and we cud ban her forever and i requested them not to do so, what he told my girlfr...

Glad to hear your good news sudhirdige. As I said, no ECO would reject an application for a grandparent to visit and look after his/her grandchild, PROVIDED all other requirements regarding accommodation, support etc are met. It really doesn't matter if the reason is disclosed, so long as the child-...

What were you doing in the UK on your PSW visa prior to going to Spain? If you were working then the IO may well wish to satisfy himself that this is no longer the case. He/she may also want to know why you are coming back as a visitor so soon after you have probably already spent a considerable amo...

I have already applied for her family visitor visa and to get it looked at sooner I mentioned that she will be looking after our son while he gets used to day care. So, by your own hand, the cat is conclusively out of the bag and on that basis I would imagine the visa will be refused. I hope I am w...

Whether or not you should travel would depend entirely on if you are a visa or non-visa national. If you are South African then you may have a problem convincing the carrier to bring you back to the UK if you have no visa in your passport. The letter may not be adequate. South Africans are visa nati...

Sorry to be a kill joy but sounds to me like you could potentially be throwing good money after bad. What grounds have your solicitors told you your girlfriend has for making an application to stay here? According to you she has no current leave, you have only been in a relationship for four months ...

I'm a current IO, if you came up to my desk with the facts as you have stated there would be no problem. You might get questioned a little more intensely given your proposed length of stay and the fact the visit is so soon after a previous visit. Ultimately however you are doing nothing wrong and I ...

Sorry, not prepared to tell you how and when passengers and passports are flagged up as you are obviously intent on circumventing immigration controls. What I can say however is that yes the person will be returned to the last port of departure if caught, as is extremely likely, and the ban re-impos...

I sympathise with you and can quite understand your anger. It seems quite odd that it should be abbreviated in this way. In my experience of the Home Office all countries are abbreviated to only three letters, so Pakistan is PAK. The IT system I currently use at UKBA does not allow the recognition o...

It depends. You almost certainly won't need it to leave the country. No one will stop you leaving the country because you don't have a BRP. If however you are stopped on the way out by UKBA, and that would only be because you don't have a valid visa and are suspected of overstaying,then all you have...

... The only thing to be aware of is sometimes an IO at the EU control might not have his/her stamp. In which case the passenger should be directed to another colleague on the EU desk. Family members of EEA national holding a Residence Card could always use the EU line regardless if they are travel...

Destiny You can go to any queue you like. In your circumstances, ie travelling with an EU family member, it is highly unlikely any IO would refuse to see you. If they did you would be well within your rights to politely request to see the CHIEF IO. Very interesting, INSIDER. Out of interest, is thi...

Hi Whirly, I'm an IO, I work at a major London airport. On the basis of what you have said your parents should have absolutely no problems entering and re-entering the UK. Applying for visit visas would only be a waste of time and money. As for what they should say to an IO on arrival- the truth wou...

Destiny

You can go to any queue you like.

In your circumstances, ie travelling with an EU family member, it is highly unlikely any IO would refuse to see you. If they did you would be well within your rights to politely request to see the CHIEF IO.

Contrary to what MPH80 has advised she does not need to apply for a VISIT VISA. She will be able to apply at port for the TWOV concession provided: . She has an IRISH category D visa. .Confirmed onward air ticket to Ireland within 24 hours. Also a clean immigration history in the UK will help. If sh...

Luke You are quite right about the horror stories regarding Brazilian nationals. Unfortunately Brazilians, justified or unjustified, have a bit of a reputation for overstaying. However,in your girlfriend's case I cannot really see a problem. The letter you have written should be perfect for the IO o...

I can guarantee there is no way she will be refused entry, if as you state she still has valid leave on a youth mobility visa. It will probably take the IO 5 mins to check that this is the case. As for granting your gf a code 8, I will admit that this is entirely at the discretion of the IO, and to...