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by Casa
Sun Jan 21, 2024 7:38 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: 17 Years in UK but husband dont support visa application
Replies: 18
Views: 1323

Re: 17 Years in UK but husband dont support visa application

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...
by Casa
Sat Jan 20, 2024 3:33 pm
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: Extending Skilled Worker Dependant when main applicant became 'settlemen'
Replies: 3
Views: 576

Re: Extending Skilled Worker Dependant when main applicant became 'settlemen'

Please continue to post in your original thread.

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by Casa
Mon Jan 15, 2024 8:30 pm
Forum: Newly Arrived in UK - General How To queries (NO immigration/visa/ILR queries)
Topic: Anyone based in Birmingham or Midlands, do get in touch
Replies: 1
Views: 1991

Re: Anyone based in Birmingham or Midlands, do get in touch

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...
by Casa
Thu Jan 11, 2024 6:28 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Spouse visa responsibilities (urgent)
Replies: 6
Views: 513

Re: Spouse visa responsibilities (urgent)

Which category of visa does your spouse currently have? :?:
by Casa
Sun Jan 07, 2024 4:39 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: EEA SPONSOR | PROXY MARRIAGE | DIVORCE
Replies: 41
Views: 2011

Re: EEA SPONSOR | PROXY MARRIAGE | DIVORCE

Angel99 wrote:
Sun Jan 07, 2024 4:03 pm
As she mentioned a lawyer advised them of proxy marriage to cement his stay. You should know the lawyer has a good reason to recommend that.
💰££ :?:
by Casa
Sun Jan 07, 2024 3:01 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: EEA SPONSOR | PROXY MARRIAGE | DIVORCE
Replies: 41
Views: 2011

Re: EEA SPONSOR | PROXY MARRIAGE | DIVORCE

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...
by Casa
Sun Jan 07, 2024 1:59 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: EEA SPONSOR | PROXY MARRIAGE | DIVORCE
Replies: 41
Views: 2011

Re: EEA SPONSOR | PROXY MARRIAGE | DIVORCE

The OP has selected the Moroccan flag as their country of nationality.
by Casa
Sun Jan 07, 2024 12:59 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: US citizen parents joining me in UK
Replies: 5
Views: 490

Re: US citizen parents joining me in UK

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...
by Casa
Sun Jan 07, 2024 4:36 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: EEA SPONSOR | PROXY MARRIAGE | DIVORCE
Replies: 41
Views: 2011

Re: EEA SPONSOR | PROXY MARRIAGE | DIVORCE

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...
by Casa
Sat Jan 06, 2024 6:46 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: US citizen parents joining me in UK
Replies: 5
Views: 490

Re: US citizen parents joining me in UK

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...
by Casa
Fri Jan 05, 2024 7:51 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Sponsoring brother from Pakistan
Replies: 6
Views: 1358

Re: Sponsoring brother from Pakistan

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...
by Casa
Mon Jan 01, 2024 8:49 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Parents in PK - what are my options?
Replies: 9
Views: 1254

Re: Parents in PK - what are my options?

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.
by Casa
Sat Dec 30, 2023 10:37 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (Investor) visas
Topic: Switching to skilled worker from tier 1 investor
Replies: 1
Views: 1254

Re: Switching to skilled worker from tier 1 investor

manci wrote:
Fri Oct 06, 2023 9:16 am
Time on any T1 route can be included when calculating the 5 years required for a skilled worker ILR application. See immigration rule SW 21.2(g)
by Casa
Sat Dec 30, 2023 10:33 pm
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: IELTS for 65+
Replies: 5
Views: 641

Re: IELTS for 65+

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...
by Casa
Sat Dec 30, 2023 6:47 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Two Issues
Replies: 5
Views: 597

Re: Two Issues

HeatSeeker wrote:
Sat Dec 30, 2023 6:25 pm
I cant help but think it is intentionally so.
...and you certainly won't be alone in thinking that. :| :idea:
by Casa
Sat Dec 30, 2023 5:53 pm
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: EUSS SETTLEMENT FAMILY PERMIT (RU)
Replies: 12
Views: 1391

Re: EUSS SETTLEMENT FAMILY PERMIT (RU)

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...
by Casa
Sat Dec 30, 2023 12:31 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Two Issues
Replies: 5
Views: 597

Re: Two Issues

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...
by Casa
Fri Dec 29, 2023 9:27 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Is the £29,000 family visa threshold for one child?
Replies: 21
Views: 1642

Re: Savings to Cover a £29,000 Shortfall

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. :idea:
by Casa
Thu Dec 28, 2023 9:00 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: 6 month visit visa uk
Replies: 1
Views: 410

Re: 6 month visit visa uk

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 ...
by Casa
Thu Dec 28, 2023 12:05 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Uk spouse visa
Replies: 1
Views: 359

Re: Uk spouse visa

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...
by Casa
Wed Dec 27, 2023 8:20 pm
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: maintenance fund requirement for dependent visa ( Healtcare
Replies: 1
Views: 576

Re: maintenance fund requirement for dependent visa ( Healtcare

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 ...
by Casa
Wed Dec 27, 2023 8:12 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: NEED ADVICE PLEASE ON SPOUSE VISA EXTENSION
Replies: 1
Views: 416

Re: NEED ADVICE PLEASE ON SPOUSE VISA EXTENSION

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...
by Casa
Wed Dec 27, 2023 12:05 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: UK Spouse visa questions
Replies: 18
Views: 1546

Re: UK Spouse visa questions

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 ...
by Casa
Tue Dec 26, 2023 10:54 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Property eviction (notice 21) and British Citizenship application
Replies: 5
Views: 489

Re: Property eviction (notice 21) and British Citizenship application

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 ...
by Casa
Tue Dec 26, 2023 9:07 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Visitor visa - 10 years (6 months stay per visit)
Replies: 19
Views: 1406

Re: Visitor visa - 10 years (6 months stay per visit)

Was your mother's passport stamped with a code 3 by the Border Officer on this most recent entry? :idea:
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