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ruru · Newbie Joined: 20 Jul 2011 Posts: 6

Hi all and thanks in advance.
I came to uk in 2005(illegal entrant) i have been working and paying tax.

We have decided to get married back home (africa)and apply for spouse visa fro home.

My hubbie to be is british by birth and we have been together since 2007 but lived together for 3.5 years.

We have put together a file with the help of this board.

My worry is should i mention about my working or if i dont can ECO find out?

Also would it be advisable to include my daughter (10 yrs old) in my application who is back home or should i wait for my outcome first?

mochyn · Guru Joined: 09 Dec 2009 Posts: 1038

patbrry · Newbie Joined: 18 Aug 2011 Posts: 9

how were you paying tax while working if you were illegal?

a student who overstayed?

ruru · Newbie Joined: 20 Jul 2011 Posts: 6

Thanks mochyn for reply, is working illegally taken as aggravating immgration rules?

@ patbrry, my travel & work documents were all arranged by a travel agent who is now deceased.

batleykhan · Posted: Fri Aug 19, 2011 1:35 pm Post subject:

ruru · Newbie Joined: 20 Jul 2011 Posts: 6

Hi batleykhan

Dont understand, have i said anything inapropreate? Lol! Hope not.

Thanks for the link, we actually used it to compile the file.

Do you reckon they will ask about my travel to uk.?

Greenie · Guru Joined: 21 Aug 2008 Posts: 6949

Yes working illegally can result in a refusal especially if accompanied by aggravating circumstances. See General reasons for refusing, page 43 for examples

How long after you entered the UK did you start working?

You say that a travel agent arranged your work documents - what do you mean? Was this a fraudelent document? Was it in your name or someone elses? Have you ever made any applications to the UKBA (or its predecessors) to enter or remain in the UK previously?

I think you need to seek legal advice before returning home and before making your application.

ruru · Newbie Joined: 20 Jul 2011 Posts: 6

Thanks Greenie for the link....it shows that am likely to be refused on 320 11 am i right? There are many things on the link that the lawyer never mentioned to us.

Yes it was bad quality stamp but with my names and real passport
and i started working about 3months after my arrival.

I have seen a lawyer she seemed very confident that i will be given visa but only if i get married and apply from back home..

She said i can not be considered for dlr as i dont have kids in uk.

If refused on 320 11 can it be won on appeal?

vinny · Moderator Joined: 25 Sep 2007 Posts: 12104

Greenie · Guru Joined: 21 Aug 2008 Posts: 6949

ruru · Newbie Joined: 20 Jul 2011 Posts: 6

Thanks for all replies, its true its complicated and i need a 2nd opinion.

Could anyone recomend a good solicitor in birmingham area please?

ruru · Newbie Joined: 20 Jul 2011 Posts: 6

I would like to thank the members for your advice, it was a tough decision to go home but it paid.
I collected passports for myself and daughter yesterday and the whole process has taken 1year.
Wishing the best to everyone awaiting decision.

Went bck home oct..2011
Applied 12th november
Rufused 10th jan
Appeal heard 17th sep
Appeal allowed 26th sep
Visa endorsed 23rd oct.