This is one of those situation where there is no answer, but for you to travel the road ahead. The longer you stay out of the UK, the harder it gets to show economic activity; the better your professional, social and "street" skills, the quicker you'll get the job. Please share with others once you ...

When you work for a specific person, who also happens to own a business, the line between domestic and office work may be quite blurred. A lot also depends on what exactly the husband and the wife tell the HO, and how credible they are... Difficult to know in advance, although surely the kind of sit...

Interesting thread, which hopefully will remain helpful and informative, without evolving into anything insensitive...

Could the moderators start a seperate thread for this discussion and link our discussions there as "What to do for June-Oct applicants". This thread has become long and thus conspicuous - I feel it's much better than starting a new one. As for plan of action, I'd actualy hope each applicant makes a...

Have you contacted the Can Consulate? If so, what was their response?

I beliebe you can stamp your passport in the UK, as long as at the time your are still there legally. As for the quotes, it starts with the start of fiscal year on October 1st. However, I am not sure, how is it best to time the start of application process to insure maximum chances. If you (the spon...

Given your reasons, why don't you go the HSMP route and claim 10 points for him if you want (or not claim if you don't have to).

I think the fact that he is British and employed in a professional occupation will more than qualify him: they add 10 points to favor couples who have better "survival" chances, where the partner's degree will help him/her get better established. If your partner is professionally employed de-facto, ...

I believe they must consider it under the "under 28" rules, if you are appealing the original application. If you supply additional evidence, they may process it as a new app, and then the rules will be for over 28.

You can do things from anywhere, but I suspect you must have a job offer first, i.e. you need a sponsor in Ireland.

Thanks for sharing, J's J - nice to get such a complete account...


Needless to say, your story was especially interesting as even a year ago it wouldn't be possible to find a British Embassy in Lybia... a tangible proof that some things in the world change for the better

Perhaps you can become a sole representative for his company, but I'm not sure that would give you any employment rights.

they have a right to do so, but I don't think it must happen - all depends on the particulars and the case worker.

While there are some of such angles to it, she doesn't have to adjust status in the UK, nor to lie that she is on holiday. Visiting her husband is a legitimate visit; they don't have to decide where to live, for the purposes of this discussion, they may as wel be planning to go to the States 3 month...

As an interim solution, may I suggest that she comes with you to the UK as a visitor? I think she can stay for up to 6 months, and being a USC doesn't require a visa. Presuming you are able to place both feet on the ground in the UK, economically speaking, maybe it would be much easier to revisit th...

It's hard for us to judge, as we don't know those specific responsibilities you mention. See FAQ # 1.

I think, the UK's HSMP is by far the best program available in Europe today. If you feel you do not qualify, it's almost guaranteed that you won't find legal employment elsewhere, especially not being physically present to convince the potential employers you are worth going through the legal hassle.

There are 2 ways about it: 1) come to a European embassy covering your place of residence and apply there for a refugee status; 2) come to the European country of choice (or the one you are able to enter as a visitor) and apply there for asylum. Being well documented with evidence and having witness...

I would state the maximum time required, as long as it's within the rules...

No, you'll have to go back.

It's regrettable that you had to experience anything like that. There is very little you can do to any embassy staff; they are sort of "extraterrestrials", especially when the actions are conducted on the embassy grounds... Vote with your feet and never go there again - if you can. Keep in mind, tho...

If you have valid and documented business reasons to remain in the UK for over 3 months, I don't think it's a problem, and there is no sense to play games. I think it starts being a problem if you want to spend more than 6 months in a "visitor" capacity. If you don't tell the correct timeframes at H...

zeke wrote:Cosmopol, concerns about Entry Clearance do seem to be a common theme on these boards -- could information be added to the helpful Read This First section?

As of now, I don't have 100% clarity regarding how these rules are practiced. Once this improves, we'll add that info.

You certainly cannot switch from a tourist visa to a "worker" status - whatever category that may be.

It would also help to know your friend's immigration status in Britain before we discuss any further aspects.

1) I include a letter in my application packet requesting that I not be processed in a timeframe of several weeks, but within the 6-7 months that they have been posting on the HO website for a very long time. Would they honor such a request if I explain the hardship that would ensue if it were to b...