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It sounds quite complex with all the comings and goings, in and out of Nigeria, and everything else in between!ElizabethB wrote: My question is, whether this immigration history would pose a problem in his application for a spouse visa, and specifically if it would mean a 10 year ban. Thanks, and sorry for any confusion.
So he is in Nigeria now and has been for the past 4 years and wants to apply for a spouse visa but you are his fiancee.ElizabethB wrote:My question is, whether this immigration history would pose a problem in his application for a spouse visa, and specifically if it would mean a 10 year ban. Thanks, and sorry for any confusion.BLK235 wrote:What is your question?
Yes I am pretty sure he is telling the truth! I think the reason why they sent him back to Nigeria initially is that UKBA were unable to send people back to Burundi at that point due to conflict. They therefore suggested to him that he could have support for living in Nigeria because he had family there. My fiance is think was a bit confused about what exactly the reason was at that time, so even though he said "they thought I might be Nigerian" the fact that he remembers them also telling him that they couldn't send him to Burundi but he had family they thought might be able to support him in Nigeria could quite well be the actual reason. I think, especially if you are not coming from such a highly-legalistic place the legal rhetoric can get lost on you - as we know specific words can mean everything but this can sometimes not be known by all applicants.INSIDER wrote:You sure he is telling you the complete truth.
I find it a bit odd that he would be sent to Nigeria simply
because the UKBA "thought or suspected" he was Nigerian.
If he didn't have a valid Nigerian passport, an emergency travel
document would have had to be obtained from the Nigerian authorities
prior to him leaving the UK.
Finally, he was sent back to Nigeria {not Burundi} on a Burundian passport even though he had a valid visa for the UK. Old style Burundian
ppt notwithstanding, it just doesn't add up.
Thanks for the advice! Yes, divorce will be through any day now.Rozen wrote:It sounds quite complex with all the comings and goings, in and out of Nigeria, and everything else in between!ElizabethB wrote: My question is, whether this immigration history would pose a problem in his application for a spouse visa, and specifically if it would mean a 10 year ban. Thanks, and sorry for any confusion.
I would use a solicitor for the spouse visa, if I were you!
Is he even divorced from this 'ex' wife?
Sorry, just still confused....
No he is in Uganda now, working there, and that's where we meet, nearly two years ago now. I was living there for 18months over the last two years. He arrival back to Nigeria, he left after two months to travel overland to Burundi. He then travelled to Uganda to look for work (all in East Africa, not sharing a border but close).mochyn wrote:So he is in Nigeria now and has been for the past 4 years and wants to apply for a spouse visa but you are his fiancee.ElizabethB wrote:My question is, whether this immigration history would pose a problem in his application for a spouse visa, and specifically if it would mean a 10 year ban. Thanks, and sorry for any confusion.BLK235 wrote:What is your question?
So he has a wife and fiancee?
The fact that there are many agencies in Lagos who are experts in visa applications, every application is investigated with a fine tooth comb.
So how and where did you meet?
Gosh! Now we're also throwing UGANDA into the mix! Not yet divorced, but applying for spouse visa! Seriously, get a good solicitor to untangle this mess for you!ElizabethB wrote:No he is in Uganda now, working there, and that's where we meet, nearly two years ago now. I was living there for 18months over the last two years. He arrival back to Nigeria, he left after two months to travel overland to Burundi. He then travelled to Uganda to look for work (all in East Africa, not sharing a border but close).
His relationship broke down with his wife after getting back to Nigeria in 2006. The divorce will be through any day now.
Rozen wrote:Gosh! Now we're also throwing UGANDA into the mix! Not yet divorced, but applying for spouse visa! Seriously, get a good solicitor to untangle this mess for you!ElizabethB wrote:No he is in Uganda now, working there, and that's where we meet, nearly two years ago now. I was living there for 18months over the last two years. He arrival back to Nigeria, he left after two months to travel overland to Burundi. He then travelled to Uganda to look for work (all in East Africa, not sharing a border but close).
His relationship broke down with his wife after getting back to Nigeria in 2006. The divorce will be through any day now.
Elizabeth,ElizabethB wrote:Yes I am pretty sure he is telling the truth! I think the reason why they sent him back to Nigeria initially is that UKBA were unable to send people back to Burundi at that point due to conflict. They therefore suggested to him that he could have support for living in Nigeria because he had family there. My fiance is think was a bit confused about what exactly the reason was at that time, so even though he said "they thought I might be Nigerian" the fact that he remembers them also telling him that they couldn't send him to Burundi but he had family they thought might be able to support him in Nigeria could quite well be the actual reason. I think, especially if you are not coming from such a highly-legalistic place the legal rhetoric can get lost on you - as we know specific words can mean everything but this can sometimes not be known by all applicants.INSIDER wrote:You sure he is telling you the complete truth.
I find it a bit odd that he would be sent to Nigeria simply
because the UKBA "thought or suspected" he was Nigerian.
If he didn't have a valid Nigerian passport, an emergency travel
document would have had to be obtained from the Nigerian authorities
prior to him leaving the UK.
Finally, he was sent back to Nigeria {not Burundi} on a Burundian passport even though he had a valid visa for the UK. Old style Burundian
ppt notwithstanding, it just doesn't add up.
Re: the emergency travel document, that is interesting. I shall ask him and get back to you.
Re: being sent back to Nigeria not Burundi even though he came in on a Burundian passport - he said the policy was to send back to the place where the applicant just flew in from.
I appreciate your help!