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MAKING MYSELF SO ILL PLEASE CAN SOMEONE HELP ME
Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2012 12:07 am
by YUMMYMUMMY
Im an Israeli citizen who came to the UK 8.5 years ago initially as a student , I then got married in a Registry Office here in 2004 to a British Citizen (6years of which I lived on an limited leave to remain visa ) and I have 2 young Sons and a third baby on the way. I lost my passport and was unaware that my Visa had expired consequently I now have no Visa and need urgent assitance in resolving this situation. I'm actually entitled to indefinite leave to remain but the fact that my Visa has expired is complicating my ability to apply as it Immigration here requires me to complete my Visa application from Israel which I am advised will take 8 weeks (it used to be on the spot) and as a business owner this is simply not a viable option for me. Also the fact that my Wife is due to give birth soon means that I must be with her and my family to support them. I have evidence to prove our marriage is genuine and lived together all this time, we have bankstatements and both work - Im an overstayer will they refuse my application automatically? What European human rights do we have or only option is applying SET(M)
I KNOW I can apply now for my visa from here but is it possible that they will reject me just for overstaying?? Please help Im about 7 months lat ein applying and so so scared - i have everything to lose
Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2012 12:13 am
by vinny
What category was your limited status prior to overstaying?
See also
Should I stay or should I go? and
Settlement rules for spouses.
You have a strong
case based on your children.
Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2012 7:03 am
by vinny
YUMMYMUMMY wrote:Im an Israeli citizen who came to the UK 8.5 years ago initially as a student , I then got married in a Registry Office here in 2004 to a British Citizen (6years of which I lived on an limited leave to remain visa ) and I have 2 young Sons and a third baby on the way. The reason I am writing to you is that I recently lost my passport and was unaware that my Visa had expired consequently I now have no Visa and need urgent assitance in resolving this situation. I'm actually entitled to indefinite leave to remain but the fact that my Visa has expired is complicating my ability to apply as it Immigration here requires me to complete my Visa application from Israel which I am advised will take 8 weeks (it used to be on the spot) and as a business owner this is simply not a viable option for me. Also the fact that my Wife is due to give birth soon means that I must be with her and my family to support them. I have evidence to prove our marriage is genuine and lived together all this time, we have bankstatements and both work - Im an overstayer will they refuse my application automatically? What European human rights do we have or only option is applying SET(M)??
AM I GOINGTO GET REFUSED BECAUSE I OVERSTAYED DO YOU THINK? I DO HAVE MONEY IN THE BANK AND A BUSINESS
Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2012 10:22 am
by vinny
YUMMYMUMMY wrote:Please help Im an Israeli citizen who came to the UK 8.5 years ago initially as a student , I then got married in a Registry Office here in 2004 to a British Citizen (6years of which I lived on an limited leave to remain visa ) and I have 2 young Sons and a third on the way. I recently lost my passport and was unaware that my Visa had expired consequently I now have no Visa and need urgent assitance in resolving this situation. I'm actually entitled to indefinite leave to remain but the fact that my Visa has expired is complicating my ability to apply as it Immigration here requires me to complete my Visa application from Israel which I am advised will take 8 weeks (it used to be on the spot) and as a business owner this is simply not a viable option for me. Also the fact that my Wife is due to give birth means that I must be with her and my family to support them.
Im told I could be rejected because Im here illegally by 6months - please help worry making me ill
ILR
Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2012 10:23 am
by YUMMYMUMMY
Hi always had limited time to remain Visa as kept missing ILR as couldnt afford it, I can actually now afford it as have a thriving business
Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2012 10:27 am
by vinny
vinny wrote:What category was your limited status prior to overstaying?
category
Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2012 10:30 am
by YUMMYMUMMY
As a spouse
Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2012 10:38 am
by vinny
Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2012 10:46 am
by JohnM
Sorry, can't help, I'm not professional. But please don't worry to much, there must be a way. You stayed most of the time legally. Somebody will help you here. If not, then use professional help from UK solicitor but check that company is accredited in professional organizations.
Please don't worry, I am sure you will be fine. There is anti-immigration rhetoric in the news now but it is not against people like you, it is against those who abused the law.
Remember the song - "cause if you worry you make it double, so don't worry..." You are on the right track right now of getting help, soon you will know more information and it will become easier. The most worrying thing is not to be sure what to and what is right, I know this feeling. You lived in this country for so long and this unpleasant situation. But you will solve it, I'm sure. Worrying too much would not help. UK is a civilized country with independent courts, so there will be a way to solve it. And, at the end of the day, even if you will have to apply from Israel, this is not the worst country in world as well. I love Israel!
Sorry for not helping professionally, just wanted to support you a little.
thanks for listening
Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2012 11:20 am
by YUMMYMUMMY
Thank you for listening, I have spoken to a Solicitor and told go for ILR but Im learning more through here, I am glad you love Israel, if only th eworld saw the real picture!!
I cant afford to leave my busines for 8 weeks, or Id go and do it there, my wife is due soon I cant leave her alone iwth 2 kids either!!
Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2012 8:01 pm
by JohnM
Well, I would do what solicitor advised. Only be sure it is good reliable solicitor accredited in independent bodies. I would also try to do it inside the country, just in case.
Good luck to you and your wife. Don't worry too much!
Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2012 5:04 pm
by vinny
YUMMYMUMMY wrote:Hi All, I posted some time agio and just cant find my post or any replies or answers.
My Husband is Israeli, living in the UK for 8.5 years with me a British Citizen, clean history no convictions, 2 dependent children live with us.
Truth is that we could not afford to apply for ILR sooner, anyway his spousal visa expired in December and we didnt realise - Im heavily pregnant, we set up a new business that is doing very well and work all th hours that GD made and totally overlooked teh visa issue, I thought we had a bit longerto sort it anyway what Im trying to establish is with money in the bank, Children, having lived here for so many years and witha busy new business have I ruined our lives by not getting teh application in on time? I am wondering how likely it is that they will reject him just on basis that its a bit late - I am going to send in a letter from our local MP also to support the application, we really put a lot into the community and if he were to be rejected we would be forced as a family to be apart???
Its a nightmare and if rejected I dont think we can even appeal it so Im told - what are your thoughts please
Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2012 5:07 pm
by vinny
YUMMYMUMMY wrote:Oh Ive sent off teh set (m) application off already but as I say was late in, went off at end of March