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straw
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by straw » Wed May 13, 2009 12:14 pm
Hello people,
I posted a question earlier but I didn’t think it made much sense so I have tried to rephrase it.
I was born in Uk and hold both a EU passport as well as British passport and would like to know if I can marry my illegal girlfriend that I have known for 4 years and lived with for 2.5 years?
I have spoken to a few people and I was told that we can get married through the Church of England without having to go to her country of origin, is this really possible?
And secondly can I obtain a document called COA through the registry, even when she is not legal?
And lastly should I just go to her country and marry her there? I have already been to her country by myself to meet her family last year. I am just a little bit worried that she may not get a clearance to come back into UK. (Time and Cost is the issue here)
I wouldn’t want to get her into trouble so I would appreciate any advice on this issue.
Thanks.
Straw
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mohdh
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by mohdh » Wed May 13, 2009 12:22 pm
My cousin who got PR in UK went to pakistan and married a girl who was illegall in UK for sometime. He said he is having problems with her entry clearence.
[quote="straw"]Hello people,
I posted a question earlier but I didn’t think it made much sense so I have tried to rephrase it.
I was born in Uk and hold both a EU passport as well as British passport and would like to know if I can marry my illegal girlfriend that I have known for 4 years and lived with for 2.5 years?
I have spoken to a few people and I was told that we can get married through the Church of England without having to go to her country of origin, is this really possible?
And secondly can I obtain a document called COA through the registry, even when she is not legal?
And lastly should I just go to her country and marry her there? I have already been to her country by myself to meet her family last year. I am just a little bit worried that she may not get a clearance to come back into UK. (Time and Cost is the issue here)
I wouldn’t want to get her into trouble so I would appreciate any advice on this issue.
Thanks.
Straw[/quote]
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Casa
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by Casa » Wed May 13, 2009 12:28 pm
The EU route would be easier if you hold nationality of an EU country.
I believe under EU regulations you wouldn't have to leave the UK to apply for family permit...but others are more clued up than I am regarding
this. Wait for confirmation.
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straw
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by straw » Wed May 13, 2009 1:17 pm
Thanks guys , this is a good start and i hope there is someone out there who knows if there is really a way around this.
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Casa
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by Casa » Wed May 13, 2009 1:44 pm
Regulations were relaxed regarding COA's following a court ruling and
even illegal residents are able to apply for a COA to marry. However,
bear in mind that the application may well alert the authorities to your
fiancee's overstay and whereabouts.
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by Rozen » Wed May 13, 2009 2:10 pm
straw wrote:Hello people,
I posted a question earlier but I didn’t think it made much sense so I have tried to rephrase it.
I was born in Uk and hold both a EU passport as well as British passport and would like to know if I can marry my illegal girlfriend that I have known for 4 years and lived with for 2.5 years?
I have spoken to a few people and I was told that we can get married through the Church of England without having to go to her country of origin, is this really possible?
And secondly can I obtain a document called COA through the registry, even when she is not legal?
And lastly should I just go to her country and marry her there? I have already been to her country by myself to meet her family last year. I am just a little bit worried that she may not get a clearance to come back into UK. (Time and Cost is the issue here)
I wouldn’t want to get her into trouble so I would appreciate any advice on this issue.
Thanks.
Straw
A British passport is
also an EU passport! So what other EU passport do you hold?
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straw
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by straw » Wed May 13, 2009 3:00 pm
Thanks a lot guys, I really appreciate your interest and input