Newly married in philippines, now frightened if I can join my hubby in uk

[ViesVies]

We got married in Leyte on Aug 4th 2009, Our marriage papers were sent by courier (LBC) to NSO in Manila to register our marriage. My husbands now returned to UK and Im now going through the process of joining him. He is worried because in feb this year he was made redundant and is still not working and his worries are I might not get a visa to join him. Im so frightened of loosing him because he is the best thing that has ever happened to me. We both say we will never loose eachother and he phones everyday to say he loves me ect. I am so frightened that I might not be able to join him as he is unemployed but looking everyday for work. We have a big house in the Uk but after reading this site Im so worried and so is he. We started chatting in feb 09, he came to meet me in July09, we married in August 09 and I miss him so much. I guess this is mentioned on here alot but can anyone advise me. please any advice or help would be so appreciated

[IainBusby]

Unfortunately this is one of the things they are quite strict on when it comes to granting visas. They want to be sure that he will be able to support you without having to claim anything extra benefits from the UK government. The one thing in your favour is that it's a spouse visa which, unlike a fiancee visa, means that you would be legally entitled to work in the UK from day you arrive here, although jobs are quite scarce here at the moment.

Does your husband have any unemployment insurance or does he have enough savings that might show that he could still support you for at least 2 years even if he remained unemployed?

It is still possible to get a visa whilst unemployed, because other unemployed people have been successful in the past, but it just makes it a lot more uncertain.

Iain.

[pennybarry]

Don't loose your hope dear, give him time and space to look for a job, and sooner or later you can apply for a spouse visa. :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[Tawi2]

Yeah,just give it a little time Vies,employment is location dependant in some areas of the UK,especially at this time of economic downturn,I have a friend who has just left the north and came south at the weekend,left his family up there and travelled down here to work,just give him a little time and lots of support,it will come good in the end :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[aposhark]

Unfortunately this is one of the things they are quite strict on when it comes to granting visas. They want to be sure that he will be able to support you without having to claim anything extra benefits from the UK government. The one thing in your favour is that it's a spouse visa which, unlike a fiancee visa, means that you would be legally entitled to work in the UK from day you arrive here, although jobs are quite scarce here at the moment.

Does your husband have any unemployment insurance or does he have enough savings that might show that he could still support you for at least 2 years even if he remained unemployed?

It is still possible to get a visa whilst unemployed, because other unemployed people have been successful in the past, but it just makes it a lot more uncertain.

Iain.

:iagree:

I would advise you to encourage your husband to get any job and to prove he is working again before you apply for your visa.
You want to have peace of mind whilst you are waiting for the result of your visa application :cwm12:

[aposhark]

Yeah,just give it a little time Vies,employment is location dependant in some areas of the UK,especially at this time of economic downturn,I have a friend who has just left the north and came south at the weekend,left his family up there and travelled down here to work,just give him a little time and lots of support,it will come good in the end :xxgrinning--00xx3:

That is right Tawi2.
ViesVies, there are also so many people who have come to the Midlands from all over the UK to get work.
Ask him to look at home and also around the UK and try to find work so that you both have the best chance of a successful outcome to your visa application.

[ViesVies]

My husband is looking for work all the time, he has said he will take any job and travel anywhere if it brings me and my son to the UK with him. Im so glad I found this site as peoples replies are so heart warming. Salamat (Thankyou)

[ViesVies]

We got married in Leyte on Aug 4th 2009, Our marriage papers were sent by courier (LBC) to NSO in Manila to register our marriage. My husbands now returned to UK and Im now going through the process of joining him. He is worried because in feb this year he was made redundant and is still not working and his worries are I might not get a visa to join him. Im so frightened of loosing him because he is the best thing that has ever happened to me. We both say we will never loose eachother and he phones everyday to say he loves me ect. I am so frightened that I might not be able to join him as he is unemployed but looking everyday for work. We have a big house in the Uk but after reading this site Im so worried and so is he. We started chatting in feb 09, he came to meet me in July09, we married in August 09 and I miss him so much. I guess this is mentioned on here alot but can anyone advise me. please any advice or help would be so appreciated


:iagree:

I would advise you to encourage your husband to get any job and to prove he is working again before you apply for your visa.
You want to have peace of mind whilst you are waiting for the result of your visa application :cwm12:

Its nice to have so many helpful people and I thankyou all so much

[trader dave]

right first of all YOU ARE NOT GOING TO LOSE HIM .......YOU ARE MARRIED


your relationship is very young not even 1 year yet and you are married:D

he has to be able to support you in the uk ok he has as you say a big house that does not realy mean a lot


my advice do alot of research on this forum start getting your paperwork together wait a while he realy heeds a job :Hellooo:

[ViesVies]

right first of all YOU ARE NOT GOING TO LOSE HIM .......YOU ARE MARRIED


your relationship is very young not even 1 year yet and you are married:D

he has to be able to support you in the uk ok he has as you say a big house that does not realy mean a lot


my advice do alot of research on this forum start getting your paperwork together wait a while he realy heeds a job :Hellooo:

All we know is we really love each other, he rings and txt's everyday and has assured me that in time when he has found work we will be together but im just so frightened. Your right, Im married to him and I know he will never leave me. Thanks so much for your reply on here, Im so glad I found this site

[joebloggs]

My husband is looking for work all the time, he has said he will take any job and travel anywhere if it brings me and my son to the UK with him. Im so glad I found this site as peoples replies are so heart warming. Salamat (Thankyou)

he needs a job, because he will have to pay for 2 settlement visas and 2 flights for you and your son , which must be near £2000 :doh

he should try and avoid agency or contract work, he needs a permanent job, especially if he's sponsoring 2 of you

how old is your son, is his father named on his birth cert? - you need to show you have sole responsibility for your son.

you will get your visa, you just need time and money and a job :rolleyes:

[aposhark]

he needs a job, because he will have to pay for 2 settlement visas and 2 flights for you and your son , which must be near £2000 :doh

he should try and avoid agency or contract work, he needs a permanent job, especially if he's sponsoring 2 of you

how old is your son, is his father named on his birth cert? - you need to show you have sole responsibility for your son.

you will get your visa, you just need time and money and a job :rolleyes:

Not sure you are correct on the type of work he needs to find, Joe.

I have been doing only agency work for years now :cwm24:
Finding a salaried job is almost impossible these days, I think a person should go down the agency route first until he/she can be financially safe and then look for a salary job if there is one available.

I think the ECO will look at the 6 months' bank statements and see lots of regular payments in.
I have always felt that having a bank balance in the black (not in the red) over the time of the 6 months showing regular payments in is so important.

Of course, if he can get a salaried job that would be great, but from what I have seen here in the West Midlands, there are hundreds of people applying for every job. :yikes:

[joebloggs]

Not sure you are correct on the type of work he needs to find, Joe.

I have been doing only agency work for years now :cwm24:


agency work has the problem of not being permanent employment, his wife said he is looking for any job, so i would have thought if he goes to an employment agency he could get, low paid unskilled work, and if they have no work for you, then you dont get paid, while i think the agency work you do is not like that ,mr shark:D

[Tawi2]

He could always take the self-employed route if he has siutable skills,the last time I was self employed I had several tens of thousands of pounds savings built up very quickly,I am sure that would have had weight when applying for her visa,depends what his background is :Erm:

[aposhark]

agency work has the problem of not being permanent employment, his wife said he is looking for any job, so i would have thought if he goes to an employment agency he could get, low paid unskilled work, and if they have no work for you, then you dont get paid, while i think the agency work you do is not like that ,mr shark:D

I understand what you're saying Joe, but agency work is where a lot of people have to start if they're unemployed and there are only a few salaried jobs available.
Agency work is where people can build up a reputation for (1) turning up on time and (2) doing a good job by working hard.

As they build up their finances and a "good name" with the agency, they can gradually see what other agencies are paying and the ball keeps on rolling.
Agencies offer all sorts of work, from unskilled warehouse pickers to skilled jobs like office managers and HGV drivers.
Agencies also often specialise in particular fields, some are industrial, clerical, overseas work - the list goes on.

It is like everything in life, get some money coming in and keep your eyes open for other opportunities.

I started with one agency and knuckled under for a long time taking driving jobs that were often back-breaking. I gradually saved and paid £1000's for my Class 1 (artic) licence and now I work through many agencies.
The fundamentals always apply though - work hard and you will succeed if you get out of bed at horrible times with the bigger picture (and perhaps one of your beautiful Filipina lady) in your mind.

Sometimes you don't get paid when the agency has no work but you just have to keep on networking with as many people as possible to find out about any other work, often in other cities.

It all started for me with a phone call to an agency in Heywood, not far from you. I later moved to the Midlands when I realised the pay rates per hour were superior.

It is not easy but the benefits are there - for me my Asawa is here, but I worked my itlogs off to pay for everything (and still do).

I know people who have applied for so many salaried jobs and never even got replies.

I would advise anyone to get their walking shoes on and get out to the agencies. It worked for me and hundreds of thousands of others too :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[trader dave]

All we know is we really love each other, he rings and txt's everyday and has assured me that in time when he has found work we will be together but im just so frightened. Your right, Im married to him and I know he will never leave me. Thanks so much for your reply on here, Im so glad I found this site


stop worrying you have done the hard/easy part got married next comes the expensive part :doh MRS T was like you worry worry worry but she has her faith :cwm34: i let her carry on with that :icon_lol:

[joebloggs]

It all started for me with a phone call to an agency in Heywood, not far from you.

my mom use to live in heywood :rolleyes:

i know of a couple of people who were refused visa's, and one of the reasons was they worked for an agency, i dont think there is anything in the rules saying you can't. i don't think its a good enough reason to refuse you on its own, maybe as a back up reason if some jobs worth wants to be a :censored:

but your rigiht work is work, and that means money :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[ilang]

Since the scrapping of the primary purpose rule:(refusing on the grounds of marrying for economic reasons),I thought there are no legal grounds to refuse a spouse visa......Human rights and all that.

[gracia143]

Welcome to the forum. Don't worry too much about the visa, I'm sure you'll get it soon:)

[trader dave]

Since the scrapping of the primary purpose rule:(refusing on the grounds of marrying for economic reasons),I thought there are no legal grounds to refuse a spouse visa......Human rights and all that.


i am sure you are right not quite sure what the human rights act states i am sure someone will post it soon

but i am sure you have the right to marry who you like and to live together as man and wife :xxgrinning--00xx3: family life

[joebloggs]

Since the scrapping of the primary purpose rule:(refusing on the grounds of marrying for economic reasons),I thought there are no legal grounds to refuse a spouse visa......Human rights and all that.


i am sure you are right not quite sure what the human rights act states i am sure someone will post it soon

but i am sure you have the right to marry who you like and to live together as man and wife :xxgrinning--00xx3: family life

human rights, the embassy can say what's stopping you going to live in the phils ?

many reasons a spouse visa can be refused, but your entitled to full rights to an appeal if you are.

[DavidArt]

things well be fine ,wag kang magalala makakarating ka rin dito, as long yung asawa mo i may konteng savings things well be fine, basta follow mo lang yung rules ng british embassy dyan sa atin, yung asawa ko wala ngang trabaho pero nakarating ako dito! asawa ka na eh kaya magiging ok ang lahat ok! apply na para makapunta ka na dito! taga san pala ang asawa mo?

bheng

[IainBusby]

things well be fine ,wag kang magalala makakarating ka rin dito, as long yung asawa mo i may konteng savings things well be fine, basta follow mo lang yung rules ng british embassy dyan sa atin, yung asawa ko wala ngang trabaho pero nakarating ako dito! asawa ka na eh kaya magiging ok ang lahat ok! apply na para makapunta ka na dito! taga san pala ang asawa mo?

bheng


??? :Erm::Erm::Erm:

[ViesVies]

My Husband rings everyday, still no work and has said that he needs to have full time permanant employment. He is a printer/finisher but he will settle for anything just to bring us together. He is more worried I think than me as there seems to be so many people after a single job, he has mentioned about selling house and living here in the Phillipines with me but then he needs to find work, which will be even harder than in UK. We just pray every night that we will be together. Please can I say a big big thank you to everyone who has posted on here in reply to my worries for it honestly makes me feel warm inside knowing there are caring people in the world. I will keep returning to this forum as it is such a comfort..thanks again
salamat

[Ann07]

My Husband rings everyday, still no work and has said that he needs to have full time permanant employment. He is a printer/finisher but he will settle for anything just to bring us together. He is more worried I think than me as there seems to be so many people after a single job, he has mentioned about selling house and living here in the Phillipines with me but then he needs to find work, which will be even harder than in UK. We just pray every night that we will be together. Please can I say a big big thank you to everyone who has posted on here in reply to my worries for it honestly makes me feel warm inside knowing there are caring people in the world. I will keep returning to this forum as it is such a comfort..thanks again
salamat

Be strong for your family:) Dont worry too much:D. Its tough and its not easy to be away but you will cross that bridge together.:xxgrinning--00xx3:

Hope and pray he would get a job:)

[bystander09]

We got married in Leyte on Aug 4th 2009, Our marriage papers were sent by courier (LBC) to NSO in Manila to register our marriage. My husbands now returned to UK and Im now going through the process of joining him. He is worried because in feb this year he was made redundant and is still not working and his worries are I might not get a visa to join him. Im so frightened of loosing him because he is the best thing that has ever happened to me. We both say we will never loose eachother and he phones everyday to say he loves me ect. I am so frightened that I might not be able to join him as he is unemployed but looking everyday for work. We have a big house in the Uk but after reading this site Im so worried and so is he. We started chatting in feb 09, he came to meet me in July09, we married in August 09 and I miss him so much. I guess this is mentioned on here alot but can anyone advise me. please any advice or help would be so appreciated

Just hang in there, you will not lose your husband... I would suggest that he does find work before you start the visa application process. You will NOT
be successful in you spouse visa application if your man is unemployed here in the UK. :yikes:

He should be supporting you monthly, and you should have a very clear paper trail showing money transfers etc... etc.. :xxgrinning--00xx3:

bystander

[bystander09]

My Husband rings everyday, still no work and has said that he needs to have full time permanant employment. He is a printer/finisher but he will settle for anything just to bring us together. He is more worried I think than me as there seems to be so many people after a single job, he has mentioned about selling house and living here in the Phillipines with me but then he needs to find work, which will be even harder than in UK. We just pray every night that we will be together. Please can I say a big big thank you to everyone who has posted on here in reply to my worries for it honestly makes me feel warm inside knowing there are caring people in the world. I will keep returning to this forum as it is such a comfort..thanks again
salamat

STOP..!!! YOUR MAN SELLING UP AND MOVING TO THE PHILS...!!! :ARsurrender:

THIS IS A RECIPE FOR PURE DISASTER..!! THE PHILIPPINES IS AWASH WITH VERY WELL QUALIFIED PRINTERS ETC..!!! :doh YOUR FAMILIES LONG TERM FUTURE WILL BE HERE IN THE UK. WORK TOGETHER SAVE SOME MONEY AND BUY YOUR DREAM HOUSE IN THE PHILS FOR YOUR RETIREMENT. BOUNCE YOUR GRANDCHILDREN ON YOUR KNEE AS THE SUN GOES DOWN OVER THE SOUTH CHINA SEA.. :BouncyHappy:

BUT NO MORE OF THIS BS ABOUT YOUR HUBBY SELLING UP IN THE UK.. :Brick:

bystander..

[Arthur Little]

:Hellooo: Welcome to what you have already discovered is a very friendly and supportive forum. I am currently on the verge of receiving my State Pension. Prior to reaching this stage in my life, I hadn't worked full-time for quite a number of years ... as a result of being prematurely retired on health grounds. On attaining the age of 60, I became eligible for what is known as Guaranteed Pension Credit in order to supplement my income which consisted ONLY of a modest occupational pension amounting to less than £6,000 per annum.

Why am I telling you all this? Good question!

Having been widowed at the early age of 47, I struggled on alone, aware that my life was spiralling slowly downhill. Fortunately, each my two children happened to be self-supporting adults by this time, and hence I was financially able to relinquish what had long been an extremely stressful job.

The "crunch" came last year when, after engaging in an online LDR with a Filipina schoolteacher for the preceding 12 months, I visited her home province of Davao del Norte for the first time in September 2008. We spent three glorious weeks together ... during which time we were rarely apart, and she too, filed an application for early retirement. Two months later, her request duly granted, I returned to the Phils ... where we wed on December 8.

Eventually, on 20 January, we lodged my new wife's papers ... accompanied by my letter of sponsorship ... with the British Embassy in Manila. The letter clearly outlined the reasons for my financial situation - in terms of comparatively meagre Savings - down to the last penny. During the tense waiting period, my mind was constantly filled with anxious "WHAT IF?" thoughts ... e.g. What IF ... in the worst-case scenario ... my income - particularly in the light of my being in receipt of public funds, i.e. pension credit, proved inadequate. Evidently, my worries turned out to be unfounded, as her visa was, in due course, APPROVED!

Basically, what I'm saying is THIS: Technically, I was UNEMPLOYED ... being under the age of 65 at the point we submitted my wife's application. So meanwhile, I suggest your husband start the ball rolling :football3: by presenting as STRONG a case as is possible in the circumstances ... always bearing in mind (i) that from a 'Human Rights' angle, the Embassy MUST demonstrate SUBSTANTIAL grounds for denying a wife the chance of joining her husband in his country of birth and (ii) Spouse Visas are SELDOM refused.

So, folks ... HAVE FAITH ... and Good Luck to you BOTH in your efforts. :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[ViesVies]

A quick update.
My husband is still out of work and I am really feeling the pain of us not being together and I honestly miss him so much. He rings nearly every day but I know deep down in his voice he is getting depressed about not able to find work yet. Is it really that bad in the UK?
I know we both have to be strong for each other but it is so hard when you love and miss your husband so much. He assures me he will find work and is now trying every job agency on line in the UK. I know its only been a month since we last see each other but it honestly seems a life time especially to me. We both pray every day that a job will turn up for him and then after a few months we can finally be together and then my dream would of come true.

Thank you every one who replies on here, it is so nice to see caring people, thank you again

[IainBusby]

A quick update.
My husband is still out of work and I am really feeling the pain of us not being together and I honestly miss him so much. He rings nearly every day but I know deep down in his voice he is getting depressed about not able to find work yet. Is it really that bad in the UK?
I know we both have to be strong for each other but it is so hard when you love and miss your husband so much. He assures me he will find work and is now trying every job agency on line in the UK. I know its only been a month since we last see each other but it honestly seems a life time especially to me. We both pray every day that a job will turn up for him and then after a few months we can finally be together and then my dream would of come true.

Thank you every one who replies on here, it is so nice to see caring people, thank you again

Yes it is that bad here in the UK and most of the people in the know think that it will probably be the middle of 2010 before things start to improve.
Iain.

[ViesVies]

Yes it is that bad here in the UK and most of the people in the know think that it will probably be the middle of 2010 before things start to improve.
Iain.

I really hope he finds work as he is getting depressed, I just wish we were together. This to me is the last part of our jig saw puzzle, we started chatting many months ago, he then was made redundant, he thought that was an ideal time to visit me here, we married and from that point on my life has completely changed. I can honestly say we both know the meaning of love. Im sorry if I go on and on but this is how much we mean to each other and i really hope things change in the UK for when they do and he finally finds work we can at last go ahead with my visa application. That still worries me because I read that UK are strict on visas.. I just hope my dream finally comes true

Thank you so much for replying.. Vies

[marlyn&kenny]

We got married in Leyte on Aug 4th 2009, Our marriage papers were sent by courier (LBC) to NSO in Manila to register our marriage. My husbands now returned to UK and Im now going through the process of joining him. He is worried because in feb this year he was made redundant and is still not working and his worries are I might not get a visa to join him. Im so frightened of loosing him because he is the best thing that has ever happened to me. We both say we will never loose eachother and he phones everyday to say he loves me ect. I am so frightened that I might not be able to join him as he is unemployed but looking everyday for work. We have a big house in the Uk but after reading this site Im so worried and so is he. We started chatting in feb 09, he came to meet me in July09, we married in August 09 and I miss him so much. I guess this is mentioned on here alot but can anyone advise me. please any advice or help would be so appreciated


Welcome! Im sure well experienced people in this website will gladly give you advice..

Just want to know, how long did your hubby stayed in Philippines after your marriage? We are also planning to get married this october if God permits and my baby only got 3 weeks vacation

Regards,
Marlyn & Kenny

[MarvieR]

no worries.. it will be alright in the name of love :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[ViesVies]

Hi, my husband was here for a month, he wanted longer but we both knew he needed to go home to find work.
We planned our marriage, he got all his papers (CNI) which took 21 days, he needed new pass port, then a visa because he was here more than 21 days and the day he arrived in Cebu was so great.
A little tip for you because my husband said we should do this, if your husband has to go home and you stay there waiting for your visa, dont say 'Good Bye' at the airport, just kiss, and walk away. Goodbye seems so final so we both agreed never to say it, even on the phone. Hope your wedding goes well and its so nice to chat to others on here

[pumpkins]

WE SAY " SEE YOU LATER" AND KISS..KISS AGAIN.. MORE KISS ..KISS KISS KISS:love18:

[ViesVies]

WE SAY " SEE YOU LATER" AND KISS..KISS AGAIN.. MORE KISS ..KISS KISS KISS:love18:

My husband has just phoned me and I smiled because when we were about to finish chatting, he said please dont say the GB word so he counts to three, very slowly then we both try and put the phone down. Its so hard having to put the phone down though hehe

[ViesVies]

I have great news for everyone. My husband has now found work in the UK and im so proud of him and so happy. His pay is not as good as before but he is working and when I arrive, he will look for better paid job. Im so happy.

[bornatbirth]

thats very good news for the both of you!

just plan to get the visa and have a little patience and the time will fly by.

[pennybarry]

I have great news for everyone. My husband has now found work in the UK and im so proud of him and so happy. His pay is not as good as before but he is working and when I arrive, he will look for better paid job. Im so happy.

That's great! You only need to wait few months to wait. :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[jaishann]

We got married in Leyte on Aug 4th 2009, Our marriage papers were sent by courier (LBC) to NSO in Manila to register our marriage. My husbands now returned to UK and Im now going through the process of joining him. He is worried because in feb this year he was made redundant and is still not working and his worries are I might not get a visa to join him. Im so frightened of loosing him because he is the best thing that has ever happened to me. We both say we will never loose eachother and he phones everyday to say he loves me ect. I am so frightened that I might not be able to join him as he is unemployed but looking everyday for work. We have a big house in the Uk but after reading this site Im so worried and so is he. We started chatting in feb 09, he came to meet me in July09, we married in August 09 and I miss him so much. I guess this is mentioned on here alot but can anyone advise me. please any advice or help would be so appreciated

congratulations and Hope he get a job soon .

[jaishann]

I have great news for everyone. My husband has now found work in the UK and im so proud of him and so happy. His pay is not as good as before but he is working and when I arrive, he will look for better paid job. Im so happy.

thats good I just posted earlier on saying hope he got a job not knowing he got one :icon_lol:..so now relax ..hope all goes well

[ViesVies]

My next job is getting replacement passport as I have the green old type. Can anyone tell me the cost of new passport and what documents I need and cost of photo for passport. My husband who lives in the uk is trying to open a bank account for me to access money, can anyone help? I dont have funds spare as I am no longer working and I have heard that you need 2,500 pesos to open a new account. What can my husband do? He is paying for all my documents, visa, passport and everything and we just want to get things moving because we love each other so much. Can anyone advise me with cost of new passport, I last heard it was 500 pesos and takes 21 days, I read on here it takes 14 days and its so confusing. What funds does my husband need in his bank account too, he has been unemployed since feb 2009 and has been on english support system, I can never remember what it is called. I guess this is the hard part of being together, the cost and knowing exactly what to do in getting documents and spouse visa, my husband is thinking of getting agent but I think they will charge many pounds. Please anyone who can advise me I will be so greatful to, even a list of what I need to do. Thanks, I really hope someone can help us with advice
vies vies x

[ViesVies]

Thank you so much, he is working now and Im so proud of him

[pennybarry]

My next job is getting replacement passport as I have the green old type. Can anyone tell me the cost of new passport and what documents I need and cost of photo for passport. My husband who lives in the uk is trying to open a bank account for me to access money, can anyone help? I dont have funds spare as I am no longer working and I have heard that you need 2,500 pesos to open a new account. What can my husband do? He is paying for all my documents, visa, passport and everything and we just want to get things moving because we love each other so much. Can anyone advise me with cost of new passport, I last heard it was 500 pesos and takes 21 days, I read on here it takes 14 days and its so confusing. What funds does my husband need in his bank account too, he has been unemployed since feb 2009 and has been on english support system, I can never remember what it is called. I guess this is the hard part of being together, the cost and knowing exactly what to do in getting documents and spouse visa, my husband is thinking of getting agent but I think they will charge many pounds. Please anyone who can advise me I will be so greatful to, even a list of what I need to do. Thanks, I really hope someone can help us with advice
vies vies x

Green passport is still acceptable. You don't need to renew your green one if NOT yet expired / soon to expired.
He needs 3000£ for at least six month bank statement.
No need to hire agent if you think you can do it. It will cost you a fortune.
If I were you, I'll apply spouse visa after 6 months.
That time, your hubby's job is secured, your bank statement is also good!

[ViesVies]

Green passport is still acceptable. You don't need to renew your green one if NOT yet expired / soon to expired.
He needs 3000£ for at least six month bank statement.
No need to hire agent if you think you can do it. It will cost you a fortune.
If I were you, I'll apply spouse visa after 6 months.
That time, your hubby's job is secured, your bank statement is also good!

Ok I will tell my husband to wait for atleast 6 months before I apply for my visa. Thank you for your reply and advise

[ViesVies]

:bigcry:
Ok I will tell my husband to wait for atleast 6 months before I apply for my visa. Thank you for your reply and advise
Im so sad that we should wait 6 months sigh::bigcry:

[Leo]

congratulations on getting a job hope it all works out for you both keep us posted how you are getting on

[pennybarry]

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Im so sad that we should wait 6 months sigh::bigcry:

Patience is virtue, they said.
And the fruit is sweet as mango lols:icon_lol::D.

You can also try the date you want.
Nobody knows ECO's mood.:)

Goodluck!

[pennybarry]

Lols! Thanks for the rep! I appreciate it. Whoever you are, thanks a lot!:omg::icon_lol::Rasp:

[sparky]

Green passport is still acceptable. You don't need to renew your green one if NOT yet expired / soon to expired.
He needs 3000£ for at least six month bank statement.
No need to hire agent if you think you can do it. It will cost you a fortune.
If I were you, I'll apply spouse visa after 6 months.
That time, your hubby's job is secured, your bank statement is also good!

do you mean he needs to earn £3000 over a six month period?

[marlyn&kenny]

:bigcry:
Im so sad that we should wait 6 months sigh::bigcry:

Be patient girl... You will get there someday. Just keep praying

[jaishann]

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Im so sad that we should wait 6 months sigh::bigcry:

i waited 9 months ..so dont worry much youll be together soon..

[ViesVies]

i waited 9 months ..so dont worry much youll be together soon..

I get so confused, ppl tell us my visa will take a month to even a year, I get excited then pulled down. Worst still, I have not told him yet it might even take a year. He is so happy to be in work again and we both have been told that as soon as he is working to apply for my visa, I was really hoping to have a christmas together this year. Why is life so horrible to the innocent people who want to be together

viesvies

[ViesVies]

do you mean he needs to earn £3000 over a six month period?

What I think is my husband has to have atleast £3000 in his account to support us. He is worried because being out of work since feb 2009 he was made redundant, his bank money has got so low, do the visa ppl take that into thought that he was redundant? I understand waiting 6 months but now I have to tell him. This is so confusing and so upsetting

viesvies

[lordna]

We got married in Leyte on Aug 4th 2009, Our marriage papers were sent by courier (LBC) to NSO in Manila to register our marriage. My husbands now returned to UK and Im now going through the process of joining him. He is worried because in feb this year he was made redundant and is still not working and his worries are I might not get a visa to join him. Im so frightened of loosing him because he is the best thing that has ever happened to me. We both say we will never loose eachother and he phones everyday to say he loves me ect. I am so frightened that I might not be able to join him as he is unemployed but looking everyday for work. We have a big house in the Uk but after reading this site Im so worried and so is he. We started chatting in feb 09, he came to meet me in July09, we married in August 09 and I miss him so much. I guess this is mentioned on here alot but can anyone advise me. please any advice or help would be so appreciated

Hey! just joined this forum and the first post i read was yours.
I am from the UK, met my then girlfriend online in January 2009, met her in Tacloban in July and married her in Samar in August. I am just about to visit again and we are just starting on applying for Visas for her and her 4 year old daughter. Fortunately i am employed but on a low income so not without a worry! We to miss each other terribly as a long distance relationship is hard. Not sure i can give advice but just thought you might like to know your not alone and our circumstances are very very similar. Good luck!

[ViesVies]

Hey! just joined this forum and the first post i read was yours.
I am from the UK, met my then girlfriend online in January 2009, met her in Tacloban in July and married her in Samar in August. I am just about to visit again and we are just starting on applying for Visas for her and her 4 year old daughter. Fortunately i am employed but on a low income so not without a worry! We to miss each other terribly as a long distance relationship is hard. Not sure i can give advice but just thought you might like to know your not alone and our circumstances are very very similar. Good luck!
Thanks Lordna, I just pray that both of us are successful, I have read on here that getting a spouse visa is less difficult than a fiance visa. I told my husband we might have to wait 6 months then the phone went silent, all i could hear was him upset. He is now working but he said as soon as better paid job arrives he will apply but after I have my visa. I feel so relaxed reading this site as I know now that I am not alone, thankyou so much for your reply on here. I pray for us both

viesvies

[angel1231]

love moves....

[pennybarry]

do you mean he needs to earn £3000 over a six month period?

No. I mean 3000£ in his bank stament for the period of 6 months. Others do 3 months. I have a friend who did it but his hubby earns big money/week and he's been working for 5 years.

It's always depend with eco, but IMO, you should not give them reason to refuse your visa. Slowly but surely is better than rush.:D

[James Hubbard]

No. I mean 3000£ in his bank stament for the period of 6 months. Others do 3 months. I have a friend who did it but his hubby earns big money/week and he's been working for 5 years.

It's always depend with eco, but IMO, you should not give them reason to refuse your visa. Slowly but surely is better than rush.:D

just prove that you're solvent and that you can take care of the one you are sponsoring so that it's not necessary to rely on government monies. This means 2000 - 3000 (but helpful if more) in savings or current account at the time of the application :)

[ViesVies]

just prove that you're solvent and that you can take care of the one you are sponsoring so that it's not necessary to rely on government monies. This means 2000 - 3000 (but helpful if more) in savings or current account at the time of the application :)
Thankyou for your reply, my husband lost his job and has had to use his funds to support himself in the uk but from feb 09 when he lost his job until now he says his savings have gone quite low and he is worried. He is hoping that visa people will take that into account becauze. He is working now and im so proud of him, we just want to be together and im so frightened now that visa people will deny my visa to be with him

[Mrs.Hope]

Is any more goodnews from your hubby?Let me know if your applying your visa already.All the best take care:)

[ViesVies]

Update from me. My husband lost his job and is again out of work. He lost his father due to ill health and now said he wants to come here with me to live as he has nothing left in uk. Can anyone advise me, my husband wants to sell house and move here, what shall i do, should he come?

[ViesVies]

Is any more goodnews from your hubby?Let me know if your applying your visa already.All the best take care:)
my husband lost his job, and more recent lost his father too and he wants to sell up and join me here in phils. I read several help advice and all tell men not go live in phils unless they are retired but he just wants to be with me. I cant go there as he's not working and he said he has nothing left in uk for him. People say dont sell, dont do this dont do that but it is realy depressing him and me but I not let him see my feelings but i miss him so much. He said no work is really making him sad becuase the longer we are apart the more I fear I will loose him, he said he would never do that to me but its always there in my mind as we live so far apart. i just dont know what to tell him or how to advise him.

[IainBusby]

Update from me. My husband lost his job and is again out of work. He lost his father due to ill health and now said he wants to come here with me to live as he has nothing left in uk. Can anyone advise me, my husband wants to sell house and move here, what shall i do, should he come?

I think that if he has just lost his father he should pause and take stock before making any rash decisions. Events such as these can make people do things that they would not normally do so I think he would be better to take some time to reflect and when he has really come to terms with his loss then he should decide if this is what he really wants to do.

At this moment in time things are grey and cold in the UK, he is also unemployed and if you couple this with a death in the family especially around Christmas time, that would surely make anyone feel depressed. In the Philippines things are warm and sunny and also, his wife is there waiting for him. But I think he needs to be sure that this is what he really wants to do for the long term and not just a way to escape the way he is feeling at this point in his life which is quite understandable.

Iain.

[ViesVies]

I think that if he has just lost his father he should pause and take stock before making any rash decisions. Events such as these can make people do things that they would not normally do so I think he would be better to take some time to reflect and when he has really come to terms with his loss then he should decide if this is what he really wants to do.

At this moment in time things are grey and cold in the UK, he is also unemployed and if you couple this with a death in the family especially around Christmas time, that would surely make anyone feel depressed. In the Philippines things are warm and sunny and also, his wife is there waiting for him. But I think he needs to be sure that this is what he really wants to do for the long term and not just a way to escape the way he is feeling at this point in his life which is quite understandable.

Iain.
Thank you Ian for replying. My husband just says to me that he is not working, his mortgage loan will finish when he is about to retire and he may as well sell his house and join me here. He said house worth much more now than he bought it for and his time to leave uk is now. I said the same as you to wait as it is a huge change in life and it is different living and working here but he is getting advice and planning. I wont stop him for I miss him so very much and I dont want him to make mistake but I know deep in his heart his mind is made up. He understands working will be harder for him and here and I tell him he might not even find work but he is set in mind to come. I read on site that non filipinas will not find work and if they do money is not like he used to, this i explained and much more in detail but he still has mind made up. He just wants advice now on what to do in UK after selling his house and i said I write on here to see if I get replies but again I will tell him your advice and see his reply. He said finding work there is impossible and I said it no different here, even worse and less pesos. Thank you for your reply and i will tell him your advice. many thanks viesvies

[IainBusby]

Thank you Ian for replying. My husband just says to me that he is not working, his mortgage loan will finish when he is about to retire and he may as well sell his house and join me here. He said house worth much more now than he bought it for and his time to leave uk is now. I said the same as you to wait as it is a huge change in life and it is different living and working here but he is getting advice and planning. I wont stop him for I miss him so very much and I dont want him to make mistake but I know deep in his heart his mind is made up. He understands working will be harder for him and here and I tell him he might not even find work but he is set in mind to come. I read on site that non filipinas will not find work and if they do money is not like he used to, this i explained and much more in detail but he still has mind made up. He just wants advice now on what to do in UK after selling his house and i said I write on here to see if I get replies but again I will tell him your advice and see his reply. He said finding work there is impossible and I said it no different here, even worse and less pesos. Thank you for your reply and i will tell him your advice. many thanks viesvies

It will be almost impossible for him to work in Phils, so unless he has savings or can invest the proceeds fom the sale of his house in something that can sustain him financially for the rest of his life, I would advise him to think again.