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Its unlikely that an application made in person at the PEO would meet with success in your case..mnf441 wrote:thanks victoria. we have seen our MP once again and he said he would once again write to the head honcho at the H.Office regarding the matter. He said the likelihood is they'll probably fob him off with another excuse (not his words, but the essence is there... I studied Law at college, so I knew this was what he meant).
I therefore requested him to write to the PM, his reply was yes, but 10 downing street will probably write back saying it's the Home office's matter...
My friend is saying that there is another option... that I cancel my application and do it the other way... physical appearance at an interview (presumably somewhere in croydon?)... I am seriously considering this option, but i'm not good at interviews... shaky hands even at university presentations...
what do you think?... I appreciate your advice, I understand that it will be given on a non contractual or binding or professional degree etc... Just an opinion would be most appreciated.
Kind regards
Karl
The PEO people deal with very straightforeward cases, mostly people who have been on a visa for the relevant time, have no gaps or long periods abroad. The fact that you don't have proof of entry (the passport), that you're applying with long periods of overstaying...they certainly won't deal with those types of applications - they're too complex for them, and would probably just send it to the HO for consideration anyway.mnf441 wrote:why would this be?... please explain /clarify.
thanks
karl
We were looked after by our Great aunt, whom has since died... she took care of us until i was eighteen and my sister sixteen.thirdwave wrote:Who was looking after you after your parents were deported in 1992? Were you taken into care or were the SS involved? Would your country's embassy not provide you with some form of documentary evidence? (I am sure most countries in the world would).If you haven`t already, I suggest you try and collect all possible evidence from agencies involved in your care since 1992..
Why would they do that? I think you have a good chance of obtaining a spouse visa, provided you get your Chinese passport renewed.I suppose you could try and get a fresh passport while you application under the 14 year rule is still being consideredmnf441 wrote:Hi thirdwave, I've thought about this. The thing is... both me and my sister have had chinese passports (we found these in our great-aunt's safe-deposit box after some hard searching for her possessions... no, i didn't get a penny...my uncle grabbed the lot)!
They had expired some two years ago... nobody knows how she acquired these, but they are genuine but for the fact they're missing some visa stamps... i.e, they're blank but for the essential information (yes, she stole my college photo i used for my student I.D for passport).
Before they expired, I tried to get them renewed... obviously, I was laughed straight out the front door of the chinese embassy.
Yes, both me, my partner and my sister have considered returning back to china... she has a long term partner too... the only issue would be the refusal of spousal visa... which would be really bad for my daughter... I do not wish her to grow u with the stigma of being a bastard.
So... back to waiting and waiting... reading through jobs pages I could easily qualify for... so frustrating.
Thanks for your advice.
Kind regards
Karl
You might also want to request your file from the Home Office to see what info they hold on you.I can`t remember how one goes about it but I`m sure other forum members would be able to help with further details..mnf441 wrote:what are my chances that i can actually get a chinese passport... I don;t think my parents will have their former passports... goodness knows whether they may have our birth certificates.
dang it... i should have just come here instead of asking my solicitor... he's useless!... thanks for the advice guys, esp thirdwave... i will enquire further to your recommendations.
kindest regards
karl
In my experience, MP's can do an awful lot. It just depends what you ask them to do, and whether they actually feel their actions can do anything.OL7MAX wrote:Just out of interest, Victoria, what do you do when it takes so long?
OK at some point you'd have advised her, like you've done here, to contact her MP ... but, let's face it, MPs don't really do anything. They write a letter requesting information and then write back with a copy of the reply. In the nine year case they would have just sent a copy of what the standard Home Office reply is about 14 year cases being complicated and a lower priority ...
So have you advised her to just wait it out?