An update: We didn't rush into a marriage as suggested here. We applied for unmarried partner visa and I'm happy to say it was successful with no questions asked. We both not have entry clearance: me on my work permit, partner as a dependent. We supplied a statement of relationship, my bills that my...
hmmm. well it is fairly strict but there is obviously some degree of interpretation involved by case workers, no? Apart from lurid photos I don't see how there is such a thing as 'concrete proof'. Thanks for you suggestion on what to do with my life, but due to the tight deadlines until the start of...
Hi, I am planning to enter the UK on a work permit, and will be accompanied by my unmarried partner (now fiance). We lived together in the UK in 2002 but have a tenancy agreement in my name and her bank statements going to the same address. (I was on a work permit and she was on working holiday) Fro...
That was my first thought before posting as well - but it can't hurt to check or even apply. Is this based on your experience, or is it mentioned in IND docs (either notes for caseworkers or an HSMP guide) ? I can't recall anything specific. In principle if an applicant has 10 years of work in a gra...
Hello - from your experience and knowledge please consider the following: Whilst studying at university, I was working from aug 94 until early 99 in a part-time capacity as an Analyst Programmer in the construction industry. The position was a graduate level position, and in fact soon after I starte...
I have a question about earning power. I was previously (until Sep 2002) resident in the UK on a 3 year work permit in a permanent position as a Lead Software Developer. My salary was UKP 49,500. This was well within above the earnings requirements to gain salary points for HSMP. However, now that I...
