Could i hire a agent ?

sanjana · Post by **sanjana** » Fri Jun 24, 2005 6:22 pm

Hi there could some one advice me to hire a agent or not if i am claiming 65 points
Thanks

dhavaluk · Post by **dhavaluk** » Sat Jun 25, 2005 9:35 am

Hi Dear Sanjana,

If you know the process fo preparionmg file and if you know English lenguage (just ofr the instructions on the form and in guidelines), i don't see any use of Agent. Agents can not decide your fait neither can do any magic. So, if you knwo what all documents you have to submit, just go aehad on your own.

But, as u have mentioned, you are claiming 10 points for yoru Fiancee, do u have sufficient evidences to show whether you are elaving together for last 2 years?

sanjana · Post by **sanjana** » Sat Jun 25, 2005 12:44 pm

Hi dhaval,
That is my second worry. As my fiancee lives in UK since last 3 years (he is on differanr visa). As per hindu customs we live at our respective places before marriage. So i do not have any document which shows we lived together. Could you suggest something ? or if my fiancee gives in writing on bond like our date of scheduled marriage or some undertaking ? We got some photographs from our engagement, will it help ? otherwise the final option what i can think is i have to wait till we get married ( Althrough its going to be very hard to wait just for marriage before applying).

Many thanks

dhavaluk · Post by **dhavaluk** » Sat Jun 25, 2005 1:58 pm

Dear Sanjana,

It doesn't matter whether u r married or not. They jsut want that yopu must have stayed together at elast for 2 eyars before applying. I am also a very much Hindu and know the customs. But to claim the poitns, photographs or anything won't work. Even if u get married tomorrow, u can not claim the poiints untill next 2 years as u won't have any evidence to show (they again need at least 3 proofs) that u have lived together for last 2 years.

Moderators or other members may still correct me,

Sorry to disapoint you dear. If you can tell me on which VISA your fiance is there in UK, it may help. WHy dopn't u ask him to explore the possibilities to invite you to UK?

sanjana · Post by **sanjana** » Sat Jun 25, 2005 2:16 pm

Yes you are quite right dhaval. The issue is My fiancee can not extend his visa beyond certain time Neither he can convert it to a ILR. So it is a big issue but he still got 3 more years left on his visa. He is definately going to invite me on dependant but we are looking for some other possibilities.

Anyways Thanks

Post by **John** » Sat Jun 25, 2005 3:40 pm

Sanjana, you wrote :-

As my fiancé lives in UK since last 3 years

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he still got 3 more years left on his visa.

It is not clear when your fiancé is able to apply for ILR. Do you know?

Also, where and when do the two of you intend to get married?

Kotiara · Post by **Kotiara** » Sat Jun 25, 2005 3:53 pm

Dhavaluk:

Let me clarify one thing. Does one need to provide evidence of 2-year relationship if he/she is officially married? My understanding is that this kind of evidence is needed only for common law partners.

Author:

As for hiring an agent, i think that you souldn't do that. Just read this forum carefully and, of course, study the instructions as well. Ask questions here if there's someting you can't understand. Although there are certain complicated details in the application process, i think it's pretty clear and straightforward in general. If you cannot understand it, you probably shouldn't apply.

PS. I havent recieved my decision yet, so you probably shouldn't just follow my advice blindly:-)

sanjana · Post by **sanjana** » Sat Jun 25, 2005 5:22 pm

Thanks koiara, as about hiring a consultant i am still doubtful to hire a solicitore or a consultant. i am just thinking whether they will be able to guide me to prepare the Spouse documents as otherwise i will not be able to get any proof showing two of us staying together. Please guide.

To John, I have clearly mentioned he is on a very unusual visa which is valid only for four years( one year already spent so i mentioned 3 yrs remaining) and after that you have to leave the country there is no second choice. Abt marriage me and he will take care where we are going to marry. ok

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jjustyy · Post by **jjustyy** » Sat Jun 25, 2005 10:38 pm

Sanjana, John has lots of useful tips and knowledge and has helped a lot of people on this board. So he can help you:

a) Tell him the exact type of visa your partner is on so he can advise you (I know you say "unusual" visa, but there aren't that many types in the UK. This particular one with these restrictions sounds like a student visa, though correct me if I'm wrong).

b) John is asking for marriage specifics so he can again give you the different options available.

For example, my fiancee is Catholic and we are from different countries, but as we want to be together, we are having a civil wedding next Saturday and the religious blessing at a later date.

Post by **John** » Sat Jun 25, 2005 10:54 pm

Sanjana, as there are apparent discrepancies, or unexplained circumstances, in what you post, I think it is difficult to make any suggestions to you.

Your fiancé has been in the UK for three years? But is only one year into a four year visa. He previous had two years in the UK on an earlier visa? What sort of visa was that?

You say that visa is unusual, but as Jjustyy says, there are not that many types of visa. Can you explain what visa he has now? In your opening post in this topic you say as regards your fiancé "In graduate professional Level job". He has a Work Permit? Or HSMP? Or what?

And who has told him that he definitely cannot get ILR?

Kayalami · Post by **Kayalami** » Sun Jun 26, 2005 12:34 am

sanjana,

1. You attained your diploma in 2001. How have you gained 4 years work experience pursuant to you attaining a BE in 2005 and as such this requiring attendance at an educational institution?

2. In what way do you equate your BE to be comparable to that obtained in the UK?

3. What is of particular concern to you in regards to John's questioning? I second comments in prior responses that he is a most knowledgable member who has contributed to no end on the success of amy on this forum? We simply need some answers to assist you as appropriate. Surely you understand this do you not?

sanjana · Post by **sanjana** » Sun Jun 26, 2005 11:58 am

I am so sorry if i have confused or heart some one on this forum. My intention was simply to get some guidence.

1) I mentioned my fiancee is in UK since last 3 years ok- The clarification to this is he was on Student visa for the first 2 years. Then He changed it to Post Graduate doctor Visa ( He is a qualified doctor in UK ). This post graduate Doctor visa is only valid for Four years. And he already spent one year on this visa. this visa is a permit given for international doctors to get super specialist training and return back home when they finish their training. It is Not extendable beyond 4 years.

TO Kayalami explanations to Your questions

1)You attained your diploma in 2001. How have you gained 4 years work experience pursuant to you attaining a BE in 2005 and as such this requiring attendance at an educational institution?

Because my Diploma in computer engineering is a Graduate level diploma which is of three years. It is equivalent to a 15 years eduaction. Furthermore i was working more than 30 hours per week which is a full time job according to the department of trade and industry. while i was persuing my BE which is bachellor of Engineering this is a four year course, i continued in my job working 3-8 on week days and 9-6 on saturdays. I feel it falls in a full time job. please Correct me if i am wrong.

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Post by **John** » Sun Jun 26, 2005 3:24 pm

Thanks for that. I don't profess to know much about the Doctors and Dentists Postgraduate scheme. There is however quite a bit of information on this webpage.

Clearly on that page it says "you plan to leave the United Kingdom when you finish your training.". However it also provides a link to the SET(O) form whereby the person would apply for an ILR visa!

Anyone reading this know whether the holding of the doctor's "training visa" can get a dependent into the UK? If so, presumably the two of them would need to marry before any such application could be made?

Also, whilst he clearly has a valid visa at the moment, could he apply for HSMP now? Because that would certainly give the ability to bring in a dependent.

Apologies for more questions than answers in this posting.

sanjana · Post by **sanjana** » Sun Jun 26, 2005 4:26 pm

thank you john. oh yes he can apply for a dependant visa for me but i am looking for some other alternative as that is going to be valid only for his training period.

Abt marriage he is coming to India in December when we are getting married. Anyways thanks.

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