Could withholding of conjugal affections be counted as domestic violence? Some interpretations of laws are so broad one can sail an aircraft carrier through them. I agree with @Frontier Mole that it does not qualify as modern slavery. She can up sticks and leave any time she wants. From the circums...
Hi there, If there's anyone in Birmingham or Midlands with business ideas and willing to share them then please do get in touch KR Mel Under the Board Ts&Cs, members are not permitted to post contact details on the open forum. This is to protect members from Spammers & Scammers who frequently trawl...
https://tribuneonlineng.com/validity-of-proxy-marriages-in-the-eyes-of-the-law/ - even in Nigeria proxy marriage is not constituted as official until the Marriage Act requirements are met. The deciding case of Kareem is still extant and therefore the “marriage” has not been made official - hence my...
Thanks all for the replies. They're very close to retirement but have no medical or physical dependencies, so I guess that makes it a harder job based on information given. What are the rules if they buy property (with cash) in the UK? Does that entitle them to settlement after a number of years, o...
I believe the terms for a divorce listed below relate to your husband referring to a five year wait. Currently in the UK the grounds for divorce are : The parties have lived apart for two years (consent of the other party is required). The parties have lived apart for five years ( consent of the oth...
Further to the advice already given, since the Immigration Rules were tightened on the 9th July 2012, the Adult Dependent Visa has proved to be one of the most difficult to achieve with only 3.5 - 4% being approved. Within this small percent, many have only succeeded after a lengthy and costly appea...
What were the reasons for refusal? What were the strong ties to his country of habitual residence that he demonstrated in his application? It is not for you to apply for his visit visa. He will need to reapply. EDIT: Overtaken by alterhase58 Background to the refused visitor visa: https://www.immig...
Sadly, the fact that you are supporting your parents financially actually weakens their visitor visa application.
The Case Worker will want to see documented evidence that there are stronger reasons for them to return home, than they would have to remain in the UK.
Thank you for the response. The technicality in between the lines is: "Skilled worker visa is a settlement route as well", therefore exemption should apply. Awaiting further feedback from other members. In my honest opinion, settlement visas are issued for family members whose intention is to settl...
The option to benefit from the EUSS scheme for your father's settlement in the UK ended on the 31st December 2020. The alternative route for an Adult Dependent Visa under the UK Immigration Rules includes the following strict criteria and isn't reliant on solely financial support as his sponsor: - T...
In addition to the previous advice, please be cautious in accepting any information given over the HO 'help line'. This service is contracted out to an outside agency, with staff with limited knowledge of immigration rules who frequently give incorrect advice, even on the simplest of matters. If you...
Nothing has yet been confirmed regarding the savings criteria under the proposed income increase,.
However, under the current rules only savings over £16,000 will be considered to meet any shortfall in the £18,600 p.a earnings. i.e The first £16,000 will be disregarded.
Hi guys I’m hoping someone could help me please. I cannot find any topic regarding this. I have just successfully applied for 6 month visit visa for the UK for a family member. Applied 1st December, received email to collect passport 14th December with a 6 month visa stamp. The visit visa is valid ...
Hi, I am on 10 years family route renewable every 2.5years because of my British Son with my ex, My new wife is abroad and wondering what is the best to apply for visa so spend as much time as we can or is there another why to apply for family route as well? Looking forward for your kind advise You...
Dear Friends I want to ask on behalf of my friend who is on Healthcare visa for 5 year. and now went bank home for his marriage and got married there. He want to apply for his wife dependent visa, just if you can help below questions.I will be grateful to you. 1-How much maintenance fund he should ...
Hello & thanks for reading. My wife was given a visa from the 24th May to 24th feb 2024 so I am in the process of applying for her extension and I have a few questions pls I was hoping someone could answer. I have applied for her extension but now of the questions that came up was has she passed he...
Regarding using your parent's current accommodation, you will require a letter from the landlord agreeing to you and your wife living in the property. From the information you have given on the pending eviction, this won't be a viable option. Thanks. Could I quote in my accommodation letter to the ...
hi, I am applying to British citizenship in 2 weeks (+12 months ILR and more than 10 years in the UK), however, I received a (valid) notice 21 letter with all associated documents of the property last 2 months. I could not find a property to move out so me and my family decided to stay but we were ...