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by twinbanj » Tue Mar 05, 2019 2:20 pm
Hello looking for advice
We want to apply for a visit visa (Tier 2 General ) for my wife (Chinese) to visit the UK with me (British) and my two kids (British).
Its gets complicated because our kids and me may be intending to stay in the UK for their education, my wife wishes to remain in China to take care of her mum and dad (who recently had a stroke) and to deal with the debts and money owed to them they have accrued with 10 years of bad decisions.
She suggests we don't stay with her in China because some of these people who owe/are owed money have made threats towards our children.
How can we explain our reasoning to the home office? I am aware that you need to show intent to leave, however I understand that they will see her as a risk due to her husband and kids going to the UK .
Also she has failed two visa applications before, once about 8 years ago, a few years later we got a successful settlement visa but then left back to china after 2 years (due to my wife's parents) and then failed a visit visa 2 years ago.
We have plenty of savings in the UK and China, property in China and my wife is the director of a business and can show a salary payed by her accountant to her from her company over the last 2 years. Her parents really do need her but I can't how to convince the case handler why we are separating. Honestly I would rather we didn't but she is convinced that these people who owe money are a real threat.
Would the parents in laws health alongside the business and sorting out her parents debts be sufficient enough reason for the case handler? Should the debts and such be not mentioned at all (will they see it as a reason to leave China rather than stay?). Would my wife and I staying apart regularly damage her chances of UK settlement in the future after all of this is sorted out and her parents pass on?
As for the other requirement finances isnt an issue and I believe we can show we are in a genuine relationship using my green card and ID card at the same address, our banking and insurance documents being at the same address, driving licences at the same address and years of annotated photos and itineraries from holidays etc if needed.
Any help appreciated