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by dubchap » Sun Jun 27, 2004 12:07 am
I am a South African citizen, have been living in a long term relationship with a British citizen for the past nine years.
We lived together in South Africa for six years, and for the past three years we have been living and working in Dublin.
We applied for a settlement visa for myself in Dublin, at the British embassy on the 18 February 2003, and a refusal was made for the entry clearance on the 26 February 2003.
It was refused on the grounds that I would be a burden on the states funds.
They were happy with all the information given, that proves we were in a relationship akin to marriage for the past nine years.
My partners mother did write a letter stating that she would support the two of us till we were able to find work and support ourselves.
His mother lives in Wales, and her and her husband have a big home, to be able to accomodate us.
I have no problems finding employment, but was unable to get any, as I have to have a work permit, or the rite to abode in the UK.
This was a difficult situation, as I couldnt get the one without the other.
We did appeal, and this too was refused, on the 4 March 2004.
Please could somebody help. I have never been a burden on states funds in my life.
I pay taxes in Dublin, have a pension fund, and a medical scheme.
Thanx for taking the time to read this
dubchap