People emigrate for opportunities all the time; have done so and will continue to do so. However, having born and brought up here in the UK, relocating to Pakistan will not be a wise step and potentially could be quite detrimental for me. But I may have to consider this If there is no other way. Yes...
hmm - there is no such thing as a permanent residency in the UAE. The visa is linked to being in employment or having a buisness. Dependants such as children and spouse can be sponsored by the individual in question. I have checked this with the BHC in Dubai and an application can be be made in duba...
djb123 - He had some savings but this was all used up on the weddings of the daughters. The only asset he has is an old family house in Pakistan worth around £20 or £25K hmm - I understand that applying at the age of 65 would be better. However, I am inclined to apply as it is difficult and may ev...
Wanderer and djb123, Thanks for your responses In trems of the other criteria iii) since he has now lost his job, I will be making regular contributions to him by means of a wire transfer iv+iva) i am in full time employment and rent an apartment without any recourse to public funds v) since my moth...
Hello Folks I intend to apply for a settlement visa for my father who is currently living in Dubai. He is a widower and will be 65 in January 2011. I am aware that the chances are greater once he has reached the age of 65. However, he has just lost his job and I am inclined to apply sooner rather th...
Unfortunately the settlement application was declined for all 3 i.e my parents and my sister. However, the visa officer has informed about a process of appealing against his/ the embassys' decision from within the U.K Does any anyone know how to best go about this ? and what the process actually ent...
The application had been submitted for my Parents and my Sister a few weeks ago. Now all 3 of them have been asked to attend an interview with the Visa Officer. But there is a slight problem... My father and Sister can attend but mother is unable to (she is pretty ill - on the bed mostly, and hence ...
Hello Olison, The answer to your question is that both my parents were working and living, before 1983, in the UK for a period of 7 years and I was here in 1977. And as far I know there was this rule about children getting Citizenship, regardless of the status of the parents. Unfortunately they didn...
Thanks Jaj for your comments, I appreciate its going to be difficult, but I guess it has to be done. As I read the information, both my parents can apply on the same application form, the VF2. However, a separate form will be needed for my sister as she is over 18 and therefore can not be included i...
I am a born and bred British citizen (am in the UK working, renting a place and have some savings) and intend to apply for a settlement visa for both of my parents (under 65) and my sister (over 18 ). The situation is that both of may parents and sister are currently residing in the middle east wher...
