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04.09.09

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62 Responses to “‘Ask Global Visas’ returns”

1. Jummai wrote

September 5th, 2009 at 7:20 pm

hi,

I applied for a PSW visa in the UK in Jan, my student visa expired on the 31st of jan.my psw application was denied and passport returned on 1st mar 2009. i had the right to appeal until or by the 17th of march. I decided not to appeal because the refusal was due to maintenance funds and I realised I was wrong. I left the UK on the 27th of march, as i had to resign from my job and sort out house contracts.

I am now back in my country and thinking of reapplying, I have maintained the acct balance and have all other documents, my only fear is the period I overstayed. Will it be an issue?

thanks!
2. Gareth wrote

September 8th, 2009 at 11:30 pm

It all depends why you were refused a visa. It is not against the rules to be refused a visa. Often it is down to a miss understanding only. I think you should go for it and cross your fingers. Or use Global Visas for the more relaxed approach.
3. Jummai wrote

September 9th, 2009 at 9:42 am

hi Gareth, thanks for your response. I was denied based on the maintenance funds. I will check out your services, because I would prefer a relaxed approach!
4. Sam wrote

September 17th, 2009 at 2:22 pm

Hi Gareth,

I wonder if you can help. I’m a British citizen who has just returned to the UK from Malaysia a couple of weeks ago. While in Malaysia i got married to my Malaysian wife in a ceremony over there.

We are now looking to process an application for her Visa.

We are going for a UK Settlement Visa
She’s a part-2 qualified architect, just in case that has any relevance.

However, i have returned and need to find employment, hasn’t been a problem before (got degrees etc), so the financial side of the form might not pass as you need 3 months of salary, is that correct?

Or could my brother (her brother-in-law) be her sponsor?

We both live in the same big flat and he’s been in employment the last 4 years so has all the necessary documents.

Is it best to apply with my brother as sponsor or have patience and wait the 6 months or so until i could make a successful application?

Is it common to reject sponsorships by family members for UK Settlement Visas?

Many thanks in advance for any help.

Sam
5. andrew omoruyi wrote

September 18th, 2009 at 1:18 am

Hi,

i wish to write and ask if it is possible to apply for a eea family dependant for my brother and the wife ,which is now my sister inlaw,in u k as i am a german citizen living and working in the u k.
6. Bruce wrote

September 21st, 2009 at 4:10 am

A friend of mine has filled an application for a visitors visa to Australia a week ago and wants to know how long it usually takes please
7. Gareth wrote

September 21st, 2009 at 10:37 pm

A minute!
8. bob wrote

September 22nd, 2009 at 8:26 pm

i booked an appointement with the home office online and they got me an appointement just the day my visas expires, what will happen to me , is it too late ?
9. Gareth wrote

September 22nd, 2009 at 8:35 pm

Well the Home Office are in a strong position!
Best of luck and I hope all goes well.
10. chirs wrote

September 24th, 2009 at 10:03 am

Dear sir
I’m non EU nationality and had 3 dependents. I am going to apply ILR next month on 5 year WP basis.
But great concern is that 2007 Jan to May we received child and working tax credit for 5 months, after we discovered we are not entitle to any credit due to ” No Public resources”.
We stopped these credits and sent letter to HMRC for how to refund it. Then they only sent us overpayment letter so we paid it.
But what we paid back is less than what we received.
Now we are filling SET(o) form and “are you receiving any public funds?’
Don’t know what shall i answer..

Could you please kindly give me an advice ?
11. Gareth wrote

September 27th, 2009 at 7:04 pm

My advice is relax. Everything will be fine. I would fight your case any day of the week. The law is never meant to be broken BUT mistakes can happen.
12. sean wrote

September 28th, 2009 at 1:55 pm

I came to England ‘02 aged 17 on a two year visa to stay with my sister-who’s british by birth and my senior by 11+ years (she’s also my only sibling)About a month before my visa ran out I ran away(could not entertain the thought of leaving the country for any reason) and only just came back to hers recently-last week.In the time I’ve been away I’ve had a son, he’s 3yrs old now though I’m not with his mum-whose also british. Now I’m proper stressed out and desperate to get out of this ‘limbo’.What are the possibilities and options available to me??
13. sean wrote

September 28th, 2009 at 2:08 pm

jus to add to the previous message one of the main reasons i didn’t want to return even for a day to reapply or extend it out there was because about 2 or 3 months before I came to stay,we had an encounter with armed men who broke into the house and had guns drawn at my head in my mums presence(im her only son)She suffered a stroke soon after and I was then sent to England to stay with my sister.I was traumatized for many years after and this is the reason I would not set foot in that country.What can I do to become british?pls advice-got plans but i’m been held back for instance I would love the opportnity to further my education
14. Gareth wrote

September 28th, 2009 at 7:12 pm

A single crime does not qualify a person for asylum. Even though that crime was dreadful and should never have happened.
15. Gareth wrote

September 28th, 2009 at 7:14 pm

You must regulate your stay. You have not said if your partner is working and many other facts have not been included. Over all I would suggest you mary your partner or at worst aim for a Common law spouse visa. This will involve going home briefly but I am certain we can bring you back quickly.
16. Marta wrote

September 29th, 2009 at 9:49 am

Hi there,

I have a EU family member 5 yr visa which allows me to work and stay here, as Im married to a Portuguese citizen. We been married since feb 07 and I have my visa since Aug07. Unfortunately my husband cheated on me and now has a child with another women and I want to see will have the right to stay in the country if I apply for a divorce? Im currently working full time and taking a part-time degree in a UK University.

I look forward to your reply.

Regards,
17. Ashleye wrote

October 2nd, 2009 at 10:13 pm

I spent 12 months out of 14 months in the Uk on a 2 year holiday visa taking a series of short courses. I had no idea one required a sort of study permit for even short courses, some of them lasting only a week.
I did know however that my maximum time allowed at any time was 6 months and so i made sure i never exceeded 3 months at any given time by travelling out of the UK in between the courses.
However on one of my return trips i was refused entry by the Uk border agency and subsequently had my visa cancelled and then issued a one year reentry ban before being repatriated to my country voluntarily at my own expense.

I would just like to know, what my chances are after the ban runs out of ever getting a british visa in the future. I sincerely and truly have no intentions of ever migrating to the UK, otherwise i would not have bothered at great expense trying to stay within the law by travelling back and forth so many times.

Please give me your honest opinion and advise, any reply would be highly appreciated.
18. Gareth wrote

October 7th, 2009 at 6:42 pm

Either you have a twin or I have aswered this one before
19. Gareth wrote

October 7th, 2009 at 7:02 pm

You may have a right to stay but not based on the relationship. How else could we look to keeping you in the UK?
20. Teddy wrote

October 8th, 2009 at 12:17 pm

My friend is in dilemma at the moment.He came to the country under fiancee visa and was given 6 months to stay. His relationship didn’t work out but he continued to stay in the UK as he thought of leaving after his visa runs out.Eventually he decided to stay but it was too late to sort out his papers as he overstayed already (that’s his thinking). He met his current partner about 5 years ago and she’s applied for EEA2 for him last 2007. His application is now being under consideration provided he submits all documents required. He was able to produce everything except for the NHS card. He did try to apply for this when he still has a valid visa but was rejected as there was only 6 months stay stated on his passport. He was given papers by the Home Office just to say that he can work until they issue their decision in 6 months. It’s been over a year now that he is working and now that his papers are back on track, he wants to know whether he can now apply for the NHS using letter from HO stating he’s applied for the EEA2. Do you know why HO need the NHS card? Is it to know if he is accessing public funds? He has tried to apply for a comprehensive health insurance but they won’t accept him either without GP registration. He was given two weeks deadline to produce an NHS card. Thanks in advance. Your help is very much appreciated.
21. Linda wrote

October 23rd, 2009 at 8:42 pm

I need your advise on how to get a visitors visa for my daughters fiance ( he is Egyptian). Currently my daughter is in Egypt. She and her fiance have started a small business in a hotel. My daughter plans to come back to England in the new year to visit family and attend a wedding of a close family friend. How do we go about applying for visa for her fiance? Do I or does she have make a formal invitation. Any information or tips you could give me would be a great help. many thanks
22. joyce wrote

October 28th, 2009 at 4:06 pm

I am in aggrieved dont know what to do.I have beenstudying in uk since 2001 and having renewed my visa soundly having done my undergraduate degree and masters degree recently. I decided to apply for tier 1 post study work visa and was declined due to maintainance issue.Dint even know i was meant to maintain £1333 for myself and daughter anyway my application was declined and right of appeal given. Appealed through some solicitors provided statements and cover letters from an account held in a credit union and an account held abroad. Have received the determination which states i submited fake and ungenuine documents and dismissed my appeal Applied for reconsideration which was rejected as no error of law. Now the letter received after application for reconsidration from senior immigration judge contain an error implicating i was meant to show £800 which i did not, he dint even look at the documents supplied in the appeal hearing. Now have made an pplication to high court for reconsideration. Do you think i will succeed bearing in mind that all the information submitted is all genuine and have never even submited fake document ever. Dont even know where to get them from. Please any advice is apprecited and thank you applied
23. Irena wrote

November 13th, 2009 at 8:07 pm

i’m applying for a fiance visa to the UK. How long after it is issued do I have to travel to the UK? I can’t seem to find that answer online or on the UK Border site. Also do I have to stay in the UK? I was also wondering if I can travel back to the US and come back before or after getting married. Can I enter the UK on the fiance visa a few times during the 6 months it is good for is my second question?
Thanks!!
24. Irena wrote

November 17th, 2009 at 10:47 pm

I have another question. I received my fiance visa already and am trying to book a flight to London. Do I have to have a return ticket even with plans to marry and apply for settlement or will I be ok with a one way ticket?
25. faith wrote

November 19th, 2009 at 7:14 pm

hi, my question is, I am an immigrat in the USA. my bith place is the island of jamiica w.i. my dad is citizen of the UK, but i am also over the age of 21yrs. I wanted to know if it is possible to get some kind of document to enter the UK because of my father, i also heard of somehing call the right of a board is that something that would help my situation.
26. Joebert wrote

November 23rd, 2009 at 4:50 pm

Hi Sir Gareth!
I applied for a uk student visa last july 2009, however I was refused. I re-applied last Sept. 30, 2009 until now my visa is still under process at the British High Commission, I thought Student Visa for uk takes only 30 days maximum processing time, I was not able to catch up as the semester started. Fortunately, I was able to apply for a job(3 year contractual), for now I’m still waiting for the final interview with my employer, hopefully I’ll be hired. My prospect employer doesn’t know yet that I have a pending UK Student Visa application. If ever my student visa will be approve, can I switch to a Work Sponsorship Visa even if I’m still in my home country? How long would it take so I can travel As soon as possible? Thank you so much!
27. Raji wrote

November 25th, 2009 at 8:29 pm

Hi,

I applied for an extension of my student visa on the 30/10/09 via the University’s renewal service and havent heard anything since from UKBA, I am very concerned as have not recieved the acknowledgement letetr either. please help
28. Gareth wrote

November 28th, 2009 at 11:18 am

Your student visa should come through very quickly. What happens if you get the job? You can not be a student and work permit holder. You should wait before you travel to see if you receive a work permit.
29. Gareth wrote

November 28th, 2009 at 11:20 am

This is not unusual. The UKBA are a very busy bunch and this time of year have many students to process. Could your college not help?
30. Kristen Hamilton wrote

November 30th, 2009 at 4:27 pm

Hi. I’m not sure if this is where I contact yourselves. I was wondering if you can help.I’m American and from Oklahoma. I applied for a UK fiance visa in June 09, and recieved a reply to say the application had been opened on June 18th 2009.However I haven’t heard anything else since.I tried World Bridge services,and I just got a standard email. Is it normal to wait this length of time? I’m worried incase my application has been lost. What do I do,who do I contact? Many thanks, Kristen.
31. Gareth wrote

December 1st, 2009 at 8:14 pm

It sounds like at best your case has fallen into a hole. You need to reach out to the people in power now. The guys on the front desk will just continue to brush you off. Bang your drum and make a fuss. The other option is ask us to do it for you.

You could be old and grey by the time you get married at this rate. Congratulations on your wedding. Thanks for the invite
32. kristen hamilton wrote

December 2nd, 2009 at 2:42 pm

Thanks for your comments. Who do I get in touch with? Is it worth it ringing World Bridge Services? And of course you’re invited.
33. VIDYA PAWAR wrote

December 2nd, 2009 at 10:38 pm

Hi,
This is VIDYA PAWAR, I am on student visa and my husband is on student dependent visa now i have one baby who is of 8 month. i want to know by any chance can he get british citizenship under 7 years. Or when he will be able to go for school than can we be his dependent.

THANKS
VIDYA PAWAR
34. Peter Filipcan wrote

December 6th, 2009 at 1:33 pm

Dear AnyworkAnywhere,

I would like you to ask whether it is any possibility to travel to New Zealand on the base of Working Holiday Visa for citizens of Slovakia (Slovak Republic) as it is stated on your website.

Your Sincerely
Peter Filipcan
35. Gareth wrote

December 6th, 2009 at 10:15 pm

The idea of using your child to secure ILR in the UK has been stopped. You may have other routes to UK Citizenship over time but a baby does not fast track that process.
36. aalok jain wrote

December 10th, 2009 at 5:26 pm

Dear Gareth,
I applied for tier 4 general student – dependent visa from India, Bombay for UK as my wife is already pursuing her course in UK outer London and i intend to join her to stay together as we recently got married a year and 4 months ago.
I was refused 3 times :
1. due to not showing accommodation evidence, marriage certificate not being genuine and hence question on relationship being genuine.
2. due to maintenance funds, though my bank certificate and passbook balance did reflect more then the required amount. the only problem was it was a savings plus account where amount moves from current to fixed deposit automatically hence the passbook given did not show the current amount enough to cover the funds though the modular amount did show the funds required still i was denied on that grounds.
3. due to not showing maintenance funds for my wife but they were convinced with my maintenance funds given.
As per the immigration rule 319(C)(g) if i am applying separately which i have to logically (as my wife is already being issue a valid UK visa on which she is pursing her masters in UK outer London) i only need to show maintenance funds for my application which is for a period of 28 days prior to application date and that has been satisfied.
— i need your help with regards to appealing this 3rd decision of refusal to ruled it in my favor and get my visa issued. also please confirm if i am on the positive side as per the decision given.
37. Gareth wrote

December 13th, 2009 at 5:13 pm

Well it is good to see you have read the Immigration rules. A little knowledge can be a dangerous thing!.. I you now apply (for the next 10 years) they will link your new case with your old one. You are not independent of your wife and as an ex immigration officer I would have looked to refuse.

You MUST confront the issues of your previous case – Did you sumbit a fake marriage certificate?
38. simon parr wrote

December 15th, 2009 at 11:49 am

Hi Gareth. My fiancee is on a UK fiancee visa and arrived in the UK a couple of days ago,we are not married yet,but I was wondering is she entitled to free NHS treatment from the GP(free prescriptions).Also if she had to go to hospital,emergency,or otherwise, is she entitled to free treatment? I couldn’t find the answer to this anywhere.

Hope you can help,

Thanks, Simon
39. Ma Mpra wrote

December 16th, 2009 at 11:15 pm

Hi,

I was given a 3 year student visa to complete an MBA which had 2 stages: a postgraduate Diploma and then the top-up masters. When I completed the postgraduate diploma, the college I was with got into problems with the University awarding the Masters, and we were therefore in limbo for alomost 7 months while the issue was being sorted. During that time, I moved to another college to complete my studies due to the uncertainty. I am now about to finish my MBA and would like to apply for Post study Work. What I am not sure about is whether the gap in my studies will invalidate my application?

I would appreciate your response
Thank you
40. simon parr wrote

December 17th, 2009 at 10:31 pm

Hi Gareth, my fiancee is coming from the USA on a fiancee visa. Unfortually she only has 2 months left on her visa, as her father hid her passport and we just found out today. Is it possible to extend the fiancee visa? Any help thanks.
41. melani wrote

December 25th, 2009 at 11:57 pm

Hi,
Can you please tell me if I would need a transit or travel visa to go to Frankfurt/Germany or Schipol/Amsterdam as a South African? I know about the UK visas.
Thanks
Mel
42. Gareth wrote

December 27th, 2009 at 10:44 am

Yes you would. South Africans need visas for most countries these days.
43. Gareth wrote

December 27th, 2009 at 12:43 pm

Yes it is. There are several things that need to be addressed. The excuse “My Father hid my Passport.” is not one you could use. As an adult it is your choice if you allow your father to interfere like this. You could have called the Police and had him arrested as he has no rights to do this.
44. Gareth wrote

December 27th, 2009 at 2:11 pm

A good question. you may have seen Global Visas write about the MAC recommended changes to the Tier 1 system….. again!

They are now suggesting reducing the Masters degree requirement to a bachelors. This would of course change the whole look of the system. I do not know how much time you have left but if you can hold on then it will be better for you.
45. Gareth wrote

December 27th, 2009 at 2:15 pm

A good question – I would argue yes, she is entitled to free NHS care. Each local health Authority has a differnt view on this but the are all in agreement. They will NEVER deny anyone who is in need of emergency treatment. I wish you all the happyness in your up comming wedding.
46. humera wrote

January 11th, 2010 at 9:59 pm

hi i need some help. i got married to a guy in pakistan, it was all because of my family pressuring me. when we got back to the uk, my family applied for him straight away knowing that i did not want him here, his visa was refused first time round, and then my parents appeald. i am currently waiting for the outcome. i want to know
can i specifically ask for his appeal be refused if i get into contact with the britisb high commission, if my reason is we are incompatible. i do not want my parens to find out that i am doing this. so if they refuse his appeal on the basis of incompatability will they write that in the letter to him or myself or can i ask for another reason to be put foward to them or will everything be kept confidential and the reasons i list tthe commission will not be listed foward to them
47. Gareth wrote

January 16th, 2010 at 4:16 pm

YES, YES, YES you can speak to the entry clearance office dirrectly or the UK BIA with your case details. They will NEVER disclose the reason for the refusal and it will remain 100% confidential. You must be honest with the authorities now before it is too late for them to help you.
48. J-C wrote

January 18th, 2010 at 5:49 pm

My partner who is Russian submitted an EEA2 request for a 5 year Resident Card on the basis of European Law as I am a French natioanl living in the Uk and that we are civil partners. Does any of you know the “new” timelines for the application to be decided ? Thanks.
49. naveen wrote

January 24th, 2010 at 12:15 am

hi gareth..
i want to apply for psw but the 3 months of funding will be completed by 26th of jan and my visa expiries on 31th jan as 31th is a sunday and i will be applying my visa by Friday is that ok or it will be to late for applying or is there any other way of applying my visa can u please help me…
50. Amanda wrote

February 1st, 2010 at 10:59 am

I have been with my partner from NZ for two years and he has an ancestory visa, I’m a british citizen. However, the visa states ‘to accompany partner’, as he came to the UK with his NZ girlfriend, who’s grandparents were from the UK. She was here for 6 months, then left to go back to NZ. My partner decided to stay and already had a job, flat etc and didn’t think anything of it. We visited a European country for work and when he came through passport control (back to UK) he was asked where his partner was (as we then found out he’s supposed to accompnay her). He said she was at home, suddenly cottoned on to what was happening and said it was a work trip and she’s here in the UK. Now we think his visa isn’t valid, as he can only be in the UK with his ex? We have been together for two years and living together for 20 months. Can anyone help as we don’t want to be seperated or for him to be sent home! Can he swap his visa here in the UK to a different one or will he be sent home and have to reapply from NZ?
51. Sibtain wrote

February 5th, 2010 at 3:46 am

Hi Gareth

can u please confirm me if one can apply for PSW after 1 year MBA Top Up(level 7/Pre Masters)??

waiting for ur reply..
52. Maria wrote

February 10th, 2010 at 1:33 pm

Hi, i was arrested for questioning last year, the charges were dropped (it was a dispute between me and my manager for a student job-i’m here on a student visa-that’s obviously not my career path and she did it to the rest of the staff as well, who left the store btw). I intend to marry my partner but i’m scared that the arrest may be a reason for rejecting my civil partnership/marriage visa. Will it create a problem for me? even though i was never trialed and i was called the same night to know that the charges were dropped (they even asked me to come back, they said it was just company procedure… :S).
53. Shikha wrote

February 20th, 2010 at 7:58 pm

Hi,
I’ve got to apply for PSW visa now before the 26th Feb. My worry is that I’ve got my bank statements and its only from the 30th Nov’09-15th Feb’10 that I’m upto date with funds thingy. Could you pls advise. Do you think its a straight turn down?
54. Jordon Hill wrote

March 1st, 2010 at 3:31 am

_ Urgent _

Does a Canadian who was on a 1 year ban 320(7b) need a visa to enter the UK after the ban is over & meets all other requirements as a family visitor?
55. Shilpa wrote

March 1st, 2010 at 10:14 pm

Hi, I am seeking help for my sister who finished her medicine 8 months ago in India and willing to move to UK. we have many doubts and confusions due to the various restrictions placed on doctors. It looks like she can apply for PSW or post study work permit (as her qualification is recognised and she gained enough points to apply for it). If she gets this Visa can she write PLAB2 and take up employment here?
Can you please suggest us with the current situation.
Thank you
56. Debbie wrote

March 2nd, 2010 at 5:09 pm

I am going to the UK on a partner visa of an EEA citizen. I am the legal guardian of my 15yr old niece. I would like to know what visa to apply for her to continue living with us in the UK.
57. Gareth wrote

March 8th, 2010 at 1:21 pm

visas like most things are open to change, he should seek help and find out what UK visa he is now eligible for.
58. Gareth wrote

March 8th, 2010 at 1:28 pm

you were not charged so they cannot legally hold it against you
59. Gareth wrote

March 9th, 2010 at 10:14 am

yes you should be able to,
60. Gareth wrote

March 12th, 2010 at 3:41 pm

yep you’ll need a visa after the ban,
61. Gareth wrote

March 12th, 2010 at 4:01 pm

sounds like she may even be eligible for a hsmp visa, i would look into this option
62. Gareth wrote

March 12th, 2010 at 4:07 pm

yep should be able to come on a dependent visa if you have a valid uk visa

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