Hi Thought I would share my good news with you. My husband had his spouse interview on 25th January and collected his visa yesterday. He's coming home today - can't wait. Thank you to everyone who has given advice. This website has been very useful. Good luck to anyone who is still waiting. Jacque x

Hi Hope this is not true. My husband had his interview last Friday and we are awaiting our decision. Lady who interviewed my husband asked when I was going back. When he said Sunday she said "sorry you won't be on that flight" as unfortunately too soon to make a decision as they are closed...

Thanks for your post. Feel a little on the brighter side now.

Will let you know how it goes.

What field do you specialize in?

Thanks for your reply "mirnat". I have a regular income been employed by same boss for past 4 years. Staying with parents is only a stop gap while hubby in Albania so I can save a bit more. As soon as he comes home we will look for somewhere else as he also has a job offer so can start wor...

Hi Victoria

My daughter is 6 years old.

Yes there is a living room.

Hi Hannah How is married life going? Are you finally living a "normal" life? Work, shopping, not looking over your shoulder etc. It must be great. You must be so relieved. It's getting nearer to hubby's interview date (25th). Fingers crossed. My flight is on 24th and return on 27th. Congra...

Hi I am English, my Husband is Albanian. We are due to attend his visa appointment end of January. I will be going over to support him obviously. On a similar note, he has a friend who is married to an English girl and 1st refusal was because relationship was not seen to be genuine (they had lived t...

Thanks Hannah Yes, I typed a list of things about me and my family for him to keep checking. Like my job, address, work address, daughter's birthday etc. Similar stuff to what they have asked you. I had better get him to learn my mobile as he just uses stored numbers like everyone does and I'm sure ...

Hi Hannah

Thanks for that. I have photocopies my passport pages with proof of entry and have the pink entry visa ticket.

How long did the interview last?
What type of questions did they ask?
Did they interview you?

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Hi Suzanne Not sure what's happening with the on line applications. We had problems also. Congratulations on your wedding. I also got married in Albania last Monday (Koplik in the north). Where did you marry? I applied on line before I went over and given a date for handing in documents for 17th Jan...

Thanks Hannah. Hope you are right. All we can do is be honest and trust they believe we are genuine. I met all his family and they could not have been more welcoming. What lovely people. We have lots of pictures together with our families. Is it worth taking them and our camcorder with our wedding o...

Hi Hannah Congratulations to both of you. I flew out to Albania last Saturday and got married on 3rd December. We filed our application at the Embassy on Thursday and have appointment for interview on 25th January. I was sad on the plane home yesterday but your story has given me confidence. Congrat...

Thank you again Amanda. My daughter keeps asking when he will be home. At the moment I am getting away with saying he is working away. But she really misses him although they speak on the phone but I don't know how much longer I will get away with it. Her father left and doesn't really have much to ...

Thank you Amanda. Yes dementia is a terrible illness but we are a close family and cope. I am quite worried after reading they are now refusing on overstaying. We just want to live a family life with us both working for all of our future. My daughter and I had quite a hard time with my ex-husband an...

No he didn't give fingerprints. And yes, he is a desirable chap. This was quite a few years ago when he was being rather foolish. He has grown up alot since and he is very polite, respectful and a very good father figure to my 6 year old daughter who loves him unconditionally. He is also very good w...

No he didn't give fingerprints. And yes, he is a desirable chap. This was quite a few years ago when he was being rather foolish. He has grown up alot since and he is very polite, respectful and a very good father figure to my 6 year old daughter who loves him unconditionally. He is also very good w...

Seems he was never prosecuted for driving offences which were no licence and insurance, he gave faulse address. I'm getting rather worried after hearing previous overstayers are being refused visas. Will it help that he returned voluntarily? He has also been offered a job on his return to UK. He's b...

Thank you, maybe we will have to try that route. Good to hear it all turned out ok for you in the end. Out of curiosity, how long did it take to be granted the visa from start of application? and was it recently?

Would it be better if I just rented somewhere for say 6 months? The only thing is the timescale. Selling flat/going to Albania straight away means won't have any time to find somewhere before I go over and making our applicaiton. We were hoping to stay with my parents which would mean not rushing in...

Thank You. So basically, if I can prove the living room is over 50 square feet we can use this as our beedroom? Therefore my daughter has her own room my parents their own room and we have a separate room for sleeping in. Am I correct that this is suitable, providing it is only a stop gap in finding...

Hi Everyone This is my first time on here and I wonder if anyone can help. I am due to marry my Albanian Fiance in Albania. He was an overstayer from 2004 after his asylum case was refused and returned to Albania voluntarily last month. We have been a couple since December 2005. I think I have all t...