With such an early relationship I wouldn't base any application on it. The YMS or student extension seems most appropriate. A lot can change in a year so it suggestible to return nearer the expiry of the current leave for more succinct advice. Thanks for all the help :D I guess the main thing I was...

Yes as long as the gap in no longer than a few months. A short gap in the middle of the co-habitation period is allowed as long as you have documented evidence of the initial 6 months and proof of contact between you while she is arranging her Tier 5 visa. I don't believe there is a specified time ...

There is no way i am giving a thumbs up to OP succeeding. What does this mean exactly? Is establishing such a relationship extremely difficult? Is there a guide or advise available on "ticking the boxes"? Also is it cumulative? What I mean by this is if we say live together for 6 months and then sh...

Casa wrote:Obie, the OP says they've only been together a few months and they don't live together.

Thanks for your help guys. If she returns to japan and get the work and travel visa... can she come to the uk and live here for 2 years with me and use those 2 years to qualify for a unmarried partnership visa?

Are there only a limited number of working holiday visas for the UK available each year or as long as you fit the requirements will you definitely get one? If there is a limit, is it just a matter of applying on the day they come available? Any tips would be helpful. If it makes a difference this is...

My girlfriend is Japanese and is currently a student here in the UK. I am an Irish citizen. She has 1 year left on her visa (ends around Oct 2015). We are trying to figure out how she will be able to stay in the UK once she finishes her degree here. A couple of ideas I have had: 1. We get married. I...