Sounds like you're being milked for all you're worth...

My wife (September applicant) got her docs back a couple of weeks ago. The application was decided under the new rules which we are pretty sure is wrong due to the fact that she entered the UK from Canada on a fiancée visa in April 2012. At this stage we're thinking of just sucking it up and dealing...

In my personal opinion you do not need any legal assistance - a worryingly high proportion of immigration "barristers" are scam jobs.

If your application would be straightforward you should be able to do it yourself.

My passport (sponsor) arrived today... only 10 days past the 20 business window...

Finally... Hoping application gets approved soon now.

CDNgirl, I think I read that you sent your application form off on the 25th September? That is the same day as my wife (Canadian citizen) sent hers off. Acknowledgement of receipt letter received in early October and her biometric letter came through last Wednesday. She did her biometrics on Thursda...