http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewto ... 003#146003

read the link, exact same postion a few years back.

you need to make sure your partners not subject to immigration controls in the tax offices eyes, otherwise it will be a joint claim, any claim you have made as single, will be classed as fraud and they will chase you to the ends of the earth for payment, (just finished fighting for the same reasons ...

Just to finish the post.

3 years granted then apply again for 3 years then after the 3 yrs is up (total 6 yrs) all done etc.

did an entry clearance Q&A in Jan, just heard today my outcome.

Thanks to all who gave advice.

I agree with everything you are saying.

Do i simply ask the HO for my passport back?

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