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by foxymel1uk » Sun Sep 28, 2008 3:28 am
My American Citizen boyfriend was denied entry to the UK on 2 seperate occasions because they thought he was here looking for work and not just to visit myself and friends for a holiday, i have just arrived back in the UK from visiting him and his family in the USA, i would love for him to visit here, but hes scared to try again because of the financial hardship it caused on him when he tried last time and wasted money on plane fares etc, what would be the best course of action to take to allow him to visit the UK again. Before his second visit he did visit the British Embassey in Washington and did all they told him to before he came again and he was still denied access, all he wanted to do is come here for a holiday but hes scared to travel anywhere now because of the black marks on his passport, could you please advise us has to the correct procedure we need to take to stop him being denied access a further time.
We have been considering getting married in the USA has we got engaged when i visited him but the time frame is difficult because of the fact he isnt 21 until next year, the other option is to try for the Youth Mobility Scheme or maybe just try and get entry clearance before he comes to visit again?
We just want to know which path would be best to take due to his past denied entries, if we wait for the Youth Mobility Scheme and USA isnt one of the agreed countries to participate we risk losing the chance of getting the spousal visa because of the age limit rising?
Points that may be against us applying for a visa:
1. There is an age gap my boyfriend is 20 and im 38
2. It started out has an internet relationship but has been on going for 18 months
3. He's not working at the moment but could get the finances required for the Youth Mobility Scheme, his family are prepared to finance him £1600
5. His past refused entries into the UK
Points that are maybe good for us?
1. We are very much in love and have proof of our 18 month relationship, emails. letters, pictures from my recent visit there.
2. We have the support from our familys and they would be willing to write letters saying they support the marriage
3. I own my house so have accomodation for us to both to stay in.
4. My bank account is in good condition, hasn't ever been in the red.
5. My boyfriend seems to meet all the requirements for the Youth Mobility Scheme.
Sorry for writing so much, we are just desperate to be together and will do anything it takes to achieve this, its just knowing what to do next and this is the really hard part and its leaving us so confused and sad sad.gif
Do you think we need to seek legal representaton for this case, well for which ever path we choose to follow?
Thanks all for taking time to read this post.
Melanie & Aaron