Having seen the title of this thread, "Discretionary leave to expire", I hasten to assure everyone that foreigners do not require permission to die in the UK. LMFAO :D But who will pay the for the Funeral? I think the Home Office will soon seek applications for this and require 6 months p...

As suggested I took this up with my MP (local council actually) and next thing I know we are invited for an assessment interview. The result was that my wife has been issued an exemption which will allow us to apply for ILR without ESOL or L in UK. RESULT!!!! This suits us fine as we have no intenti...

Actually, it is not as difficult as it used to be but still very drawn out, legalistic and very stressful but if you know the right people it happens. Basically and put in very simple terms, you have to be married to a Chinese citizen and then satisfy the 5 year residency requirements before your ca...

I'm really sorry about this, what a tough situation to be in. Have you looked into excercising your treaty rights in another EU country? Thank you ever so much for this. :) I only now wish I had vented my frustration earlier. This may indeed be and alternative for us until I retire when we intend t...

Forgive me if I have this all wrong but I see the new requirements for foreign married partners, married to a British Citizen, as outrageous. Especially, if they have no previous knowledge of the English language or way of life and are along in years. I can also not see the value in applying for ILR...