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by Casa » Wed Sep 03, 2014 5:55 pm
Whether or not she has a stamp in her passport, she should in no way submit false information. Bear in mind that during her time in the UK she will no doubt have left an electronic footprint, especially with 3 years of overstaying. She won't be refused due to the overstay but she would face a lengthy ban for falsifying her application.
Without children, no other option. An application outside of the Rules would stand little or no chance and could take several years while she waits 'in limbo'. Marrying in her own country and applying as a spouse would be the cheaper option. A fiance visa requires two application - one to enter and another in the UK following the wedding for a spouse extension, meaning two fees instead of one for a spouse visa.
(Casa, not CR001)
Please don't send me PMs asking for immigration advice on posts that are on the open forum. If I haven't responded there, it's because I don't have the answer. I'm a moderator, not a legal professional.