Overstayed

[twostars]

Hello its me again.

After taking all you advised on the board, I have since spoken to a lawyer citing the advise on the Chikwamba case etc but he advised that these are fine but it might take a while before I am granted a visa.

He suggested the quickest and cleanest way of doing this considering my adverse immigration history was to go back to Zim and get married then apply for a spouse visa.

My boyfriend and i have started looking into this seriously and are putting together all the documentation required.

Looking at the VAF4 form that I need to fill in, Section 5 which asks question on travel history in the last 10 yrs and asks if I have been refused a visa or asked to leave the country.

Well as I was asked to leave the country 5 yrs ago as mentioned in my original post, I am afraid this might give them grounds to refuse the spouse visa... am I right to worry about this?? I was hoping someone could shed some light , I have searched under spouse visa on the board but have not come across anyone who has asked this...

Help am really worried about the whole process

[twostars]

Just a note to thank you all for this website and taking time to respond to these issues.

I went home with my boyfriend and we got married much to the delight of my family.

We went armed with all documents required for a spouse visa application. We made the application on a Tuesday and by the following Monday, the visa was ready.

I tell you its a great relief coming back here with all your papers sorted.

All Zimbabweans who want to go home to get married to apply for a spouse visa I urge you to read on what is required for application on this forum (and there are plenty of examples) and if you are honest about everything and try to meet the requirements as much as you can, you will do just fine.

My new husband and I are chuffed and believe me its easier to make plans for the future for us now.

All the best to all and thanks again.

[twostars]

This is the comprehensive list of what we sent:

Personal Details
Applicant
Application Form (Settlement Form)
Passport
Passport photos
Birth certificate
Immigration Advisory Service Statement (To explain reasons for my overstaying)

Sponsor
Certified copy of British Passport biometric page
Birth Certificate

Settlement Section
(Evidence of having met my new husband)
Emails between my husband and I
Greeting cards to each other
Photos of us at various events and functions
Mobile Bills highlighting our calls to each other
Marriage
Photos (In Photo Album)
Invitation card example
Guest list
Guest Message Book
Personal statements from friends and family about our relationship
Certificate of No Impediment to Marriage (was required for our marriage in Zimbabwe)

Accommodation
Tenancy Agreement of Sponsor with applicant listed as permitted occupier
Accommodation Certificate
Photos of Accommodation
Water Bill
Contents Insurance Policy
Council Tax Bill
Landlord’s Reference Letter

Finances and Employment
Sponsor’s Employment
Continuation of Employment Statement from Sponsor's Employer
Contract of Employment
Payslips
CV
ISA Statement
6 mths Current Account Statements

Applicant Employment
Employment Reference Letter
6 mths Payslips
P60
CV
Certificates

Current and Projected Budget
Sponsors Current Budget Plan
Projected Budget Plan
Sponsor’s Travel details
Itinerary
Flight Ticket Stub
Sponsor’s Visa


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This is the comprehensive list of what we sent:

Personal Details
Applicant
Application Form (Settlement Form)
Passport
Passport photos
Birth certificate
Immigration Advisory Service Statement (To explain reasons for my overstaying)

Sponsor
Certified copy of British Passport biometric page
Birth Certificate

Settlement Section
(Evidence of having met my new husband)
Emails between my husband and I
Greeting cards to each other
Photos of us at various events and functions
Mobile Bills highlighting our calls to each other
Marriage
Photos (In Photo Album)
Invitation card example
Guest list
Guest Message Book
Personal statements from friends and family about our relationship
Certificate of No Impediment to Marriage (was required for our marriage in Zimbabwe)

Accommodation
Tenancy Agreement of Sponsor with applicant listed as permitted occupier
Accommodation Certificate
Photos of Accommodation
Water Bill
Contents Insurance Policy
Council Tax Bill
Landlord’s Reference Letter

Finances and Employment
Sponsor’s Employment
Continuation of Employment Statement from Sponsor's Employer
Contract of Employment
Payslips
CV
ISA Statement
6 mths Current Account Statements

Applicant Employment
Employment Reference Letter
6 mths Payslips
P60
CV
Certificates

Current and Projected Budget
Sponsors Current Budget Plan
Projected Budget Plan
Sponsor’s Travel details
Itinerary
Flight Ticket Stub
Sponsor’s Visa


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Thanx for this good Info , this should reflect the spirit of the board anyway!