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by sabah84
Thu Jul 16, 2009 2:31 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Paragraph 320 11
Replies: 3
Views: 1910

Hi thanks for replying. I am applying for a UK Spouse Visa to join my husband in UK. I am in USA. We been married 5 years, british marriage. I know spouse visa applicants are exempt from Overstay Refusal, but can be refused under 320 (11). I have read what 320 (11) Rule is, but am not sure if my sit...
by sabah84
Wed Jul 15, 2009 10:20 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Paragraph 320 11
Replies: 3
Views: 1910

Paragraph 320 11

Hi I would like to know about Paragraph 320 (11) regarding Overstaying in United Kingdome rules for applicants applying for Visas. I understand you can get refused if you have frusterated the immigration rules i.e deportation, false documents/names/identity, illegal entrant, ect. I havent dont any o...
by sabah84
Wed Jul 15, 2009 9:28 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Question please help!!
Replies: 4
Views: 1156

The Overstay was about 4 years. I returned to the US because my dad was seriously ill & passed away. During this time, I lost my passport in the stress and hard time. I didn't have any problems returning to UK. I was prepared to answer any questions regarding my previous overstay, but was not as...
by sabah84
Tue Jul 14, 2009 3:41 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Question please help!!
Replies: 4
Views: 1156

Question please help!!

Hi I just need a simple answer to a simple Q...

I am applying for a Uk spouse Visa. Will a previous overstay in the UK affect my application?? say if the overstay was for a good 3-4 years. Will it refuse my application????? I am applying from USA and my hubby is in UK, we been married nearly 5 years.
by sabah84
Tue Jul 14, 2009 2:11 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: My Overstay Explanatory Letter... good or bad?
Replies: 24
Views: 31029

Hi Republique I am really sorry you think I dont appreciate or care about your letter you wrote to give me an idea of how it should be written. I was really happy and appreciative to all your help and time you spent helping me. I was just writing a thank you for that and as soon as I was going to cl...
by sabah84
Tue Jul 14, 2009 12:26 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: My Overstay Explanatory Letter... good or bad?
Replies: 24
Views: 31029

Ok, thank you so much for your advice. This is why I posted my letter on this website. I needed advice. I thought maybe it IS too long, but I was told to disclose everything. I feel that if I keep it brief and simple, I might not cover all the points, and they might think I am hiding some things?? S...
by sabah84
Sun Jul 12, 2009 10:51 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: My Overstay Explanatory Letter... good or bad?
Replies: 24
Views: 31029

I really dont understand if using the NHS is right or wrong while an OVERSTAYER. Not a visitor, AN OVERSTAYER. I went there everytime I had any health problems as I knew I could not go to doctors (couldnt register with any as a visitor/overstayer) so my only option was A&E. I mentioned this and ...
by sabah84
Sun Jul 12, 2009 7:02 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: My Overstay Explanatory Letter... good or bad?
Replies: 24
Views: 31029

Hi thanks for getting back to me everyone. Everything else is pretty much in order, finances, accomodation, ect. No other problems. Letter too long? I was told to disclose EVERYTHING. I thought using the NHS during my OVERSTAY period was illegal?? Can someone please clarify this for me? I'm confused...
by sabah84
Sun Jul 12, 2009 6:57 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Will this be a problem with my application???
Replies: 3
Views: 1061

Hi My husband is not working cash in hand illegally. He is working LEGALLY in the UK, paying taxes, and earning income. In one of my previous threads I was talking about him working cash in hand illegally, but now he is on the books. The company where he works did not put him on the books straight a...
by sabah84
Sun Jul 12, 2009 7:39 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Will this be a problem with my application???
Replies: 3
Views: 1061

Will this be a problem with my application???

Hi I have a simple question. Im applying for a UK Spouse Visa from the USA to join my husband in UK. So yes I am here in USA and he is there. Been married nearly 5 yrs. My husband has no bank account in UK. I have one there. Will my application require my husband to have bank statements? I have hear...
by sabah84
Sat Jul 11, 2009 6:00 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: My Overstay Explanatory Letter... good or bad?
Replies: 24
Views: 31029

Hi John - thank you for taking time reading my post... Here are the answers to your questions: I got married on October 10 2004 in Birmingham, UK. At the Birmingham Registry Office. My husband is British born, so he is a citizen in UK. He's living in his hometown, Birmingham which is where we plan t...
by sabah84
Sat Jul 11, 2009 5:08 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: My Overstay Explanatory Letter... good or bad?
Replies: 24
Views: 31029

Hi and thanks for replying. No I did not make any applications to Home Office for any type of Visa. My lawyer at that time was only wasting time collecting documents and half the time we would contact him, he would be "out of town" or "death in the family". This happened QUITE AL...
by sabah84
Sat Jul 11, 2009 4:22 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: My Overstay Explanatory Letter... good or bad?
Replies: 24
Views: 31029

My Overstay Explanatory Letter... good or bad?

Hi I am so sorry this is so long below... but I had to write an Overstay Apology/Explanatory Letter for my Uk Spouse Visa Application which I will be sending off soon. I would loooove if anyone who can take the time to read this and point out to me what they think.... Its all the truth of what happe...
by sabah84
Wed Jul 08, 2009 6:28 am
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Will this affect my application?
Replies: 2
Views: 916

Hi Akash, thank you for getting back to me. I have written a full 2 page letter to Home Office regarding my Overstay. An apology letter as well as explanatory. It covers everything. Will this suffice? Also, I hope you dont mind, but I have one other question. During my overstay, I got my provisional...
by sabah84
Wed Jul 08, 2009 4:57 am
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Will this affect my application?
Replies: 2
Views: 916

Will this affect my application?

Hi I have a simple question. I am applying for a Uk Spouse Visa. I am American, my husband is British. I'm in USA and he is in UK. We have been married nearly 5 years now. British Marriage. I have everything together for my Visa Application. All documents are in order and I can supply gud evidence. ...
by sabah84
Tue Jun 30, 2009 11:57 pm
Forum: Claiming Benefits
Topic: Information about Income Proof for UK Spouse Visa - plzhelp?
Replies: 4
Views: 2502

Okay, thanks for your help! :-)
by sabah84
Tue Jun 30, 2009 8:07 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Please help me regarding Spouse Visa Questions?
Replies: 3
Views: 918

Hey thanks for getting back to me! The problem is he doesn't have a bank account. He got rid of it years ago when he was having problems with it. I opened one up now when I was there in my name and i'll be adding his name on there also when I go back. But there is no money in my account at the momen...
by sabah84
Tue Jun 30, 2009 4:36 am
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Please help me regarding Spouse Visa Questions?
Replies: 3
Views: 918

Please help me regarding Spouse Visa Questions?

Hi guys I really need some help. Im an american applying for a UK Spouse Visa to settle with my husband in Uk. Hes living there. I got a few questions...sorry if this gets too long but I'm a mess with this whole process and stressed out.... 1) We been married nearly 5 yrs, I lived with him in UK for...
by sabah84
Tue Jun 30, 2009 2:34 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Any help will be appreciated please?? Regarding Spouse Visa
Replies: 4
Views: 854

I guess he is kinda self-employed. He's working as an Operator at a Taxi Base. Taking phonecalls, making bookings, giving directions, ect. Will the accountant letter suffice? The Accountant letter can show that this company pays taxes, its just my husband hasn't recieved any tax papers yet since he ...
by sabah84
Mon Jun 29, 2009 11:21 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Any help will be appreciated please?? Regarding Spouse Visa
Replies: 4
Views: 854

My husband is a UK Citizen living there. He does not need a visa. I am applying for a UK Spouse Visa from my home country (USA) to settle in UK with him. So I need to show accomodation, which he has, marriage proof, which we also have, and everything else is in order also. Just showing proof of his ...
by sabah84
Mon Jun 29, 2009 11:01 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Any help will be appreciated please?? Regarding Spouse Visa
Replies: 4
Views: 854

Any help will be appreciated please?? Regarding Spouse Visa

Hi I got one simple question regarding a UK Spouse Visa Application. I know my sponsor (husband) needs to show he can support me. Hes working full time, but just recently started his new job less then 2 months ago. He hasnt recieved any tax documents yet as they can take 3 months til they come thru....
by sabah84
Mon Jun 29, 2009 8:53 pm
Forum: Claiming Benefits
Topic: Information about Income Proof for UK Spouse Visa - plzhelp?
Replies: 4
Views: 2502

hi thanks for your help...

i want to know is if an employee letter will suffice? his wages are given to him as cash after his taxes are cut. is an employee letter enough? or will they require more? hes just started this job recently.
by sabah84
Mon Jun 29, 2009 7:18 pm
Forum: Claiming Benefits
Topic: Information about Income Proof for UK Spouse Visa - plzhelp?
Replies: 4
Views: 2502

Information about Income Proof for UK Spouse Visa - plzhelp?

Hi, I would really appreciate some help on my situation. I'm applying for a UK Spouse Visa. Im American applying through NY Consulate. My husband is British in UK. He lives there. Long story short... Everything is in order. Hes working full time, earning income requirement for this visa, has his own...
by sabah84
Sat Jun 27, 2009 9:41 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: uk spouse visa worry...help?
Replies: 4
Views: 1208

Hi, thanks for your help... Here's the answers to your questions. He is working with a taxi base company. In the office as a operator. Booking taxi's, giving directions, ect, ect, ect. I don't know how to fix this problem. I'm sure it is illegal for him to cash in hand work although he prolly can ge...
by sabah84
Sat Jun 27, 2009 3:49 am
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: uk spouse visa worry...help?
Replies: 4
Views: 1208

uk spouse visa worry...help?

Hi, I would really appreciate some help on my situation. Here's the long story short. I am American, living in USA, married to a British guy, who lives in UK. We bin married nearly 5yrs. I lived with him there for the most part on visiting visas, never settled cus I was double minded about living th...