kenstar wrote:There has not ever been any intention for her to settle in the UK. I don't think she would be very comfortable here at all as she doesn't speak English /different culture etc. She also has a loved one back home. She's here to see her daughter for the first time in 2 years and her newborn grandson. Though it doesn't seem to be much of a holiday for her just now as she is glued to the TV watching events at home.
Things have been relatively peaceful in Mariupol since my last posts when it was clear that we were extremely worried for her safety. However a couple of days ago it's been back in the news again as a town next door has been shelled and people are very scared.
With her now over here visiting, we just want to know if there are any options for us if the worst should happen. Ie, extending her visitors visa if necessary until the situation became peaceful? Is it a possibility to extend a visitors visa with an exceptional reason such as this? If so what is the process for doing so?
I would just rather have some ideas what we can do in the worst case scenario. Thanks
There are 3 ways to get leave to remain in the UK in this scenario, however the whole purpose of the Visitors visa was for a short stay that does not entitle the subject to switch into another immigration category when in the UK.
1. Subject makes a formal claim for Asylum by arranging an interview in London
2. Subject knowingly overstays her visa and when encountered by the authorities makes a claim under Human Rights. (Though this would be refused considering she has family in Ukraine)
3. Submit an application for leave to remain outside the rules on the basis that she fears for her safety in Ukraine. However, this would more than likely be refused on the basis that she needs to claim Asylum.
She was made aware when entering the UK as a Visitor that it is intended for a short term visit and that she would be expected to leave at the end of her visa.
