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vadim Junior Member Member # 6565	Posted December 26, 2002 12:24 AM Hi evryone! I'm from the Ukraine. I've been studing English for 2.5 years in London.My visa expire in 6 mnth. I'm afride of difficulty to extend next student visa. What the best way to stay in the UK for me? I would be greatfull for any advice. Thanks.
lastman Member Member # 2776	Posted December 26, 2002 03:17 AM Apply for admission in some other subject or marry a British national. [ December 26, 2002: Message edited by: lastman ]
BA777 Member Member # 922	Posted December 26, 2002 08:20 AM Vadim, if you have enough financial resources, then apply for a proper university course, then extend your visa. If not, then you can marry a UK national, or get a Work Permit (very difficult). Glavnoe ne narushai emiratsionnyh pravil poka ty tam.
vadim Junior Member Member # 6565	Posted December 26, 2002 07:46 PM Tnanks (spasibo) for advice I see that the next step is marriage (everyone think it's easy)but need some reliable agency Any idea? I'd be greatfull for helpfull information. (a v rossie nenajdutsia firmy chto dostoverno zanimautsia poiskom partnjorov zdes' dlia zenitby, byl by priznatelen za informatsiu)
oshka Junior Member Member # 2412	Posted December 26, 2002 08:08 PM Vadim, marrying a EU national and staying is not easy, don't be fooled. There are so many fake marriages around, that IND people will be literally "holding a candle" next to your bed to see if you perform your spousal duties. My husband was warned that he might face difficulties applying for stay in UK as my dependant, since it's very uncommon for a Russian (or Ukrainian) male to be sponsored by his wife. Fortunately, hi application went smoothly, but we met long before I came to UK and could easily prove it so no one could say it was an arranged marriage to obtain a visa. In your case you might have problems proving the authenticity of your marriage. If I were you I'd stick with a student visa. If you've been here long enough you might be able to apply for some study loans to cover your tuition.
BA777 Member Member # 922	Posted December 27, 2002 10:45 AM Vadim, exactly - marrying a UK national is not easy. The point was to emphasise how diffucult it actually is to remain in the UK lawfully. I wouldn't suggest trying out any agencies either in UK or Russia/Ukraine - there have been enough documentaries how badly things can go should you get involved this way. Yes, student visa should probably be your primary objective. And while you're studying, you are allowed to work for up to 20 hours a week.