Voluntary work

[wasted]

I have just joined the forum as I'm looking for info for a friend who's fiance has just arrived here in the UK. We were wondering if it is allowed to take unpaid voluntary work while under the restrictions of a fiance visa. I did a search here and found this posted by Darren-b:

The guidance for visitors on the ukvisa's website says

You cannot:

take paid or unpaid work
produce goods or provide services in the UK, or
sell goods and services to members of the public.

I can't find it on the ukvisa website but it does answer my question.

CHEERS!

[joebloggs]

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/ukresidency/eligibility/partnersandchildren/fianceeorproposedcivilpartner/

When your fiance, fiancee or proposed civil partner arrives in the United Kingdom, he or she will normally be granted permission to stay here for six months, but he/she must not work.

After you have married or registered your civil partnership, you husband, wife or civil partner may apply to stay here. If we approve the application, we will give your husband, wife or civil partner permission to live and work here for two years.

[wasted]

Thanks.

I had thought there might be an exception for unpaid voluntary work, but it seems not.
My wife and I have found it very beneficial to do volunteer work, and i had suggested to my friend that it would be a good way for his girl to get used to things here in the UK.

[joebloggs]

paid or unpaid work , it's still work :doh

so don't take the risk, wait til she has FLR first :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[September]

Listen to joe blogg, difinitely N-O

[jonathan47]

wait for flr you dont want to get deported !!

[wasted]

Thanks. it's clear to me now! NO WORK paid or unpaid.

[jaishann]

Thanks. it's clear to me now! NO WORK paid or unpaid.

for 6 months let her be the Lady of leisure :) but its not really 6 months coz i remember i was here june 2006 and married july 2006 then worked nov 2006

[shiera]

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/ukresidency/eligibility/partnersandchildren/fianceeorproposedcivilpartner/

When your fiance, fiancee or proposed civil partner arrives in the United Kingdom, he or she will normally be granted permission to stay here for six months, but he/she must not work.

After you have married or registered your civil partnership, you husband, wife or civil partner may apply to stay here. If we approve the application, we will give your husband, wife or civil partner permission to live and work here for two years.

hi joe!how long will it take usually for the approval after you get married so someone can work?thanks.

[darren-b]

hi joe!how long will it take usually for the approval after you get married so someone can work?thanks.

If you book a personal appointment (£200 extra) and it gets approved that day then immediately, if you go for a postal application I think currently it's a few months waiting time.

[jaishann]

If you book a personal appointment (£200 extra) and it gets approved that day then immediately, if you go for a postal application I think currently it's a few months waiting time.

thats correct same day - premium

[Arthur Little]

for 6 months let her be the Lady of leisure :) but its not really 6 months coz i remember i was here june 2006 and married july 2006 then worked nov 2006

:iagree: Being a 'lady of leisure' will provide her with endless opportunities to get a proper "feel" of what it's like to live in the UK. It'll also enable her to meet lots of different people ... and build up a circle of friends in her new neighbourhood and beyond.

Moreover, the spare time can be utilised to plan ahead ... and even give her some :idea:s as to the type of work she'd like to undertake once her Further Leave to remain has been granted. I wish her well!

[shiera]

If you book a personal appointment (£200 extra) and it gets approved that day then immediately, if you go for a postal application I think currently it's a few months waiting time.

thank you very much for the info darren-b:)

[wasted]

: to get a proper "feel" of what it's like to live in the UK. It'll also enable her to meet lots of different people ... and build up a circle of friends in her new neighbourhood and beyond.


I think that is what it's all about, getting a feel of whats going on and how things are done. That's why I believe in the value of volunteering, besides helping others you can get a lot of good experience, meet people etc. No rush though. One step at a time. De ba?:)