Thanks Jambo. All this uncertainty has really got me though. I've decided to apply for a Tier 2 Employer Sponsored visa instead, which is however a bit of a money waste considering I'll be changing my employer in 5 months time so will have to do another one. At least this one should be a straight fo...

Hello. I've got a very similar situation. I've been with my EU girlfriend for over 3 years, living together for more than 2 years. My current visa (post study work) expiries in just over a month time. She has been living here in UK for over six years - most of which she has been studying in the univ...