Hi CR001. I realised after posting that that was not a particularly constructive post! I guess I understand there is widespread abuse of this sort of angle to apply to stay. But I would counter that by saying that if the requirements were not so severe people would not seek a work around. No my daug...

Thanks so much for your reply, Tamandua. That sounds horrific! Are you saying they basically arrested you on one of your routine visits to the reporting centre? And then what - held you there at the detention centre until you were deported? Your husband was in Spain but is a British citizen? In our ...

Thank you so much Casa. Some very useful perspective you have provided, and I had not come across the ver useful 'righttoremain' website you have linked to, despite my endless searching on this topic! I really appreciate it. In regards to our child 'being able to adapt to life outside the UK' - do y...

Hi there, I am seeking advice or ideas around my situation and likelihood of an application seeking exception to the Rules. I have read the UKVI website, the Immigration Rules, Guidance Notes, engaged an Immigration Lawyer and searched this board, but I need some advice based on real-life experience...

Hi Marcnath, Many, many thanks for your rapid and detailed response. I really do appreciate it. The points you make are very helpful. I was misinterpreting several aspects here, most importantly that the £50k route only applies if the funds come from one of those 3 specified sources. That is not ent...

Hi everyone, I think I may have a strange case, and if anyone has any experience or ideas, it would be most appreciated. I have scoured the UKVI website, the Immigration Rules, the guidance notes, and consulted an Immigration Lawyer. But I am still not clear on whether I am eligible for the followin...