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Kwame1980 Junior Member Member # 6865	Posted February 01, 2003 10:21 AM My friend currently got a student visa and he has also been arrested a couple of times for fighting and drinking driving. According to him he received a letter notifying that he will be deported in 7 days. Is it really possible? He has gone to marry a British citizen because of this. Is the marriage valid or what are the implications fot the British citizen. Funny thing is that the girl's parent dont know and he doesnt even live with the girl. My question is does he get a notice of deportation and can he stay because he married a British subject? Any replies appreciated
kayac00 Member Member # 5977	Posted February 01, 2003 12:40 PM first you have to prove to the immigration officers that the marriage is genuine second it is disgusting to use someone like this to stay in the country
Kwame1980 Junior Member Member # 6865	Posted February 01, 2003 02:09 PM Thank you very much for your reply. I know it's disgusting hence im no longer friends with this guy. Would any of them go to jail if it was proved that the marriage was a sham? And would this guy be sent packing? Is it true that, he has been given a 7 day notice for deportation? From what i know, they dont. Thanks for any reply
Bobblewait Member Member # 6527	Posted February 01, 2003 03:31 PM He has no chance of staying in the UK based on a sham marriage
Elisa Member Member # 2487	Posted February 01, 2003 04:19 PM If he's been arrested in UK and asked to leave then no way they will recognize the marriage. His police records will show he is a criminal and has been given deportation orders so he is pretty much SOL. Likely he will be officially escorted out of the country.