tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30136383.post804575578028039074..comments2024-03-07T10:17:41.979+00:00Comments on the tap: On My MindTapestryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17267094484651413428noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30136383.post-6386755034953902532011-06-29T01:51:42.827+00:002011-06-29T01:51:42.827+00:00Kevin, there are those who don't care about th...Kevin, there are those who don't care about the law, and who go TNT - disappear and live in breach of their visa terms. Shane is not the type to consider that. She has strong ties with her family and her friends and would not like to be cut off from them indefinitely.<br /><br />We are waiting the decision of The Home Secretary. Let's hope the decision arrives in time, and is sufficient to address the issues we face. Luckily we have the support of my MP Owen Paterson. But we've heard of other cases where the MP was involved and the UKBA didn't reply to correspondence for quite a long time.Tapestryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17267094484651413428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30136383.post-46303248696456338802011-06-28T22:50:48.729+00:002011-06-28T22:50:48.729+00:00You might consider asking for an extension up to s...You might consider asking for an extension up to six months, then if granted, use the 'extra' time to explore your options. I don't know if you can still do this - you could six or so years ago. But there have been a lot of changes since.<br /><br />p.s.<br />I have heard of a Filipina who came to UK a few years ago on a student visa, has overstayed and given birth to a son a few months ago and hasn't been thrown out yet. The father isn't a Brit either.kevinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30136383.post-1543252784943000102011-06-28T19:08:52.476+00:002011-06-28T19:08:52.476+00:00Sue, I passed on your comments to Shane. I wish w...Sue, I passed on your comments to Shane. I wish we had a way to join you in Spain for a few weeks and buy some time, but it's not possible.<br /><br />Shane is very good at not being stressed about stuff. But she is suffering and needs time to adapt to what is happening to her. Thanks for your consideration of her situation. XTapestryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17267094484651413428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30136383.post-16518536957780077562011-06-28T19:01:23.259+00:002011-06-28T19:01:23.259+00:00This is where immigration rules are really unfair....This is where immigration rules are really unfair. Please tell Shane I´m so sorry, the stress alone can´t be doing her health any good. If I can do anything to help, let me know. Sue xSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07165615283953837706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30136383.post-87751370192894293722011-06-28T14:27:20.622+00:002011-06-28T14:27:20.622+00:00Kevin, the rules are a bit confusing. The minimum...Kevin, the rules are a bit confusing. The minimum time the UKBA will issue a visitor's visa is 6 months. But they issue a visa based on a declared visit plan, which in our case was originally departure on 14th July 2011. <br /><br />One adviser we spoke to did not understand this and told us that once you have a six months visa you can choose when to return as you like. But that would in fact lead to being put on a blacklist.<br /><br />The pregnancy has obviously changed the circumstances.<br /><br />Twig, it is of course nice to consider getting married, but as Shane had never been to the UK (or anywhere else) before, she wanted to come here and see how we live before committing herself.<br /><br />A year from now we might well be able to qualify for a settlement visa, as long as Shane is not on a blacklist, and everything goes smoothly from here. Thanks for your comments.Tapestryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17267094484651413428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30136383.post-30401049870155195412011-06-28T11:58:21.783+00:002011-06-28T11:58:21.783+00:00Have you thought about getting married? It might ...Have you thought about getting married? It might simplify matters.<br />She must not be exposed to x-rays while she's pregnant.Twighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16698620636313191152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30136383.post-68371812671566186412011-06-28T11:01:43.999+00:002011-06-28T11:01:43.999+00:00Bit confused by the November date. If that is the...Bit confused by the November date. If that is the expiry date on her visa, why don't you work from there? Is what they will look at, at the airport if/when she/you both travel.kevinnoreply@blogger.com