VictoriaS wrote:If you were legally married then I can't see how applying for the unmarried partner provision could possibly work.

if you would like me to review the file, please e-mail or PM me.


Victoria

Thanks - I shall PM you with my email address. Are your offices around London?

Regards.

magsi23 wrote: Well No is the simple answer since your on Visior visa, it sure will jeapordise your case so not recommended.

Thanks for the reply. Appreciated.

Where did you get the idea that 'the term "marriage" is not welcomed by the Home Office'. Is it because it appears you can switch to unmarried partner more easily than a spouse? Do you mean you applied as a relationship akin to marriage, but were married at the time? Unmarried partners have to ...

Greets. 1) If you got married to your British wife why did you come to the UK on a visit visa and not a spouse visa in June 2003? Personal reasons really - came on a visit - wife insisted on staying longer - then we decided we might as well apply for citizenship. It was inevitable anyway - was the ...

mym wrote:What nationality is your wife?

Both wife and son are British citizens and with UK passports.

Hi.

Since double-posting is not permitted, here is my original post detailing my circumstances:

http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewto ... 626#110626

Am I permitted to work? Will working jeopardise my case in any way?

Please advise.

Regards.

I came to UK legally on a visit visa 4 years ago in June 2003. I had extended my visa for another 6 months, and then applied for further leave to remain as AKIN to marriage in Dec 2003. (Since laws changed in 2003 regarding switching visa over to Marriage status.) I have been engaged to my wife ...