The reason for refusal was the ECO said there was no evidence of a planned marriage. I replied in the appeal that we had applied as unmarried partner, there is no mention in the UKBA rules that unmarried partners have to show proof of a planned marriage/wedding,and that we had not applied for a ...

Thanks for your replies Obie, but will it not overide the mandatory 2 years if it's seen as a marriage?

I'm British, and the Nikah is recognised in Egypt but it has not been registered at a court thereby making it legal in the UK, but I think it is a legal form of marriage in Egypt

I'm hoping someone will be able to help. I have my oral hearing on Tuesday (29th Oct), and I'm desperately in need of any past appeal hearings that have been granted even though the living together for 2 years has not been met, that I can use in my hearing. I have been in a relationship with my ...