Filipino working overseas on a permit.

[shinx]

Does anyone know if The Border Agency will process a fiance/e visa to UK if the Filipino is working overseas (UAE)???

[vernier caliper]

Hi Shinx. I applied my fiance visa in Dubai on 10 June 2012. I was holding a UAE residence visa. I used VFS Dubai located at Wafi City Mall. There is also one in Abu Dhabi.

[joebloggs]

if your legally there and not a temporary visitor there shouldn't be a problem :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[shinx]

Hi Shinx. I applied my fiance visa in Dubai on 10 June 2012. I was holding a UAE residence visa. I used VFS Dubai located at Wafi City Mall. There is also one in Abu Dhabi.

Ok great to know but I am UK resident, Jessamy there on two year work permit. Want to see if I can get her here...

[shinx]

if your legally there and not a temporary visitor there shouldn't be a problem :xxgrinning--00xx3:

Perfect then :) Jessamy is on a 2 year work contract there.

[vernier caliper]

but I am UK resident, Jessamy there on work permit till November. Want to see if I can get her here...

No worries she can still apply in Dubai even you're in the UK. However, it's better if you can fly and accompany her on the day of the application.

[vernier caliper]

The evidence we submitted are as follows:

Applicant (GF)
1. Original passport (old and new). Ensure the passport is still 6 months valid and has at least 5 empty pages.
2. NSO birth certificate
3. NSO cenomar (singleness certificate)
4. Employment contract
5. 6 months bank statement
6. 6 months payslip
7. Photo - passport size

Sponsor (BF)
1. P60
2. Employment certificate
3. 6 months bank satement
4. 6 months payslip
5. Cash savings
6. Tenancy contract
7. Proof of address (TV licensing, EDf, Telephone bill, Council Tax)
8. Divorce/singleness certificate
9. Birth certificate
10. Sponsors Letter
11. Original Passport
12. Photo - passport size

Proof of Relationship
1. Boarding passes to/from UAE
2. Hotel reservations
3. Pictures together (with GF and family members)
4. Email history
5. Wedding reservation in the UK
6. Wedding plans

[shinx]

The evidence we submitted are as follows:

Applicant (GF)
1. Original passport (old and new). Ensure the passport is still 6 months valid and has at least 5 empty pages.
2. NSO birth certificate
3. NSO cenomar (singleness certificate)
4. Employment contract
5. 6 months bank statement
6. 6 months payslip
7. Photo - passport size

Sponsor (BF)
1. P60
2. Employment certificate
3. 6 months bank satement
4. 6 months payslip
5. Cash savings
6. Tenancy contract
7. Proof of address (TV licensing, EDf, Telephone bill, Council Tax)
8. Divorce/singleness certificate
9. Birth certificate
10. Sponsors Letter
11. Original Passport
12. Photo - passport size

Proof of Relationship
1. Boarding passes to/from UAE
2. Hotel reservations
3. Pictures together (with GF and family members)
4. Email history
5. Wedding reservation in the UK
6. Wedding plans

Can do :) but think also gf will need CESOL Key Test pass??

[shinx]

No worries she can still apply in Dubai even you're in the UK. However, it's better if you can fly and accompany her on the day of the application.

Can do :) and thank you :)

[joebloggs]

No worries she can still apply in Dubai even you're in the UK. However, it's better if you can fly and accompany her on the day of the application.

i dont think the embassy will let you in :Erm:

[vernier caliper]

Can do :) but think also gf will need CESOL Key Test pass??

Never heard about CESOL or maybe what you meant is Cambridge ESOL. Anyway, i forgot to mention the English Requirement. I did take IELTS at the British Council in Oud Metha. Book her test as early as possible, General Test is not frequently offered.

Good luck on the application:smile:

[vernier caliper]

i dont think the embassy will let you in :Erm:

Hi Joe.
VFS Dubai/Abu Dhabi would allow him to come in. Trefor was seating beside me when i submitted my application and he even answered some of the questions raised by VFS Rep. Also, when I did the biometrics he's just a meter away.

[shinx]

Hi Joe.
VFS Dubai/Abu Dhabi would allow him to come in. Trefor was seating beside me when i submitted my application and he even answered some of the questions raised by VFS Rep. Also, when I did the biometrics he's just a meter away.

phew :)

[shinx]

Never heard about CESOL or maybe what you meant is Cambridge ESOL. Anyway, i forgot to mention the English Requirement. I did take IELTS at the British Council in Oud Metha. Book her test as early as possible, General Test is not frequently offered.

Good luck on the application:smile:

yup CESOL thanks again for valuable info

[shinx]

Hi Joe.
VFS Dubai/Abu Dhabi would allow him to come in. Trefor was seating beside me when i submitted my application and he even answered some of the questions raised by VFS Rep. Also, when I did the biometrics he's just a meter away.

great info

[shinx]

i dont think the embassy will let you in :Erm:

:(

[Arthur Little]

VFS Dubai/Abu Dhabi would allow him to come in. Trefor was seating beside me when i submitted my application and he even answered some of the questions raised by VFS Rep. Also, when I did the biometrics he's just a meter away.

:gp: there, Rose. There's long been a bone of contention on this forum as to whether sponsoring partners are permitted to accompany visa applicants inside the British Embassy building in Manila. Now ... whereas I've consistently maintained they ARE - based on the fact that I WAS when Myrna applied for hers back in January 2009 - others say theirs WEREN'T and had been told to remain outside ... thus leaving me wondering whether the decision depended on the "mood" of the security guards on
duty at the entrance. :doh

[shinx]

phew :)

but still a bit confused if Jessamy's work permit would allow her to be processed in the UAE as I myself am not a UAE resident...

[Arthur Little]

There's long been a bone of contention on this forum as to whether sponsoring partners are permitted to accompany visa applicants inside the British Embassy building in Manila.


If say, partners do happen to go along, I feel it's IMPORTANT they're allowed inside ... for the sake of providing applicants with much-needed moral support at a particularly stressful time for the parties involved. :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[vernier caliper]

but still a bit confused if Jessamy's work permit would allow her to be processed in the UAE as I myself am not a UAE resident...

My husband (boyfriend status that time) is also a UK resident, as in working and living in the UK. He has no UAE residence permit. And because UAE visit visa is free for British he used to visit me on weekends, flight to Dubai on Friday after his work and return to UK on Sunday evening.

[vernier caliper]

If say, partners do happen to go along, I feel it's IMPORTANT they're allowed inside ... for the sake of providing applicants with much-needed moral support at a particularly stressful time for the parties involved. :xxgrinning--00xx3:

I do agree with you Arthur. In addition, its another indication that the relationship is possibly genuine.

[vernier caliper]

... thus leaving me wondering whether the decision depended on the "mood" of the security guards on duty at the entrance

:smile: I do agree with you again Arthur. Other considerations are the size of the room, the number of applicants already in, and the verbal behavior approach of the couple.

[joebloggs]

but still a bit confused if Jessamy's work permit would allow her to be processed in the UAE as I myself am not a UAE resident...

and not many of us Brits are residents of the Philippines but we applied for a spouse or fiancee visa at the British embassy in manila because that was the closest British embassy to where our partner was a resident and your partner lives in UAE :biggrin:

[shinx]

My husband (boyfriend status that time) is also a UK resident, as in working and living in the UK. He has no UAE residence permit. And because UAE visit visa is free for British he used to visit me on weekends, flight to Dubai on Friday after his work and return to UK on Sunday evening.

Thankyou for that clarification so sorry if I had misunderstood your good info. I was just in Al-Ain (where Jessamy works) for 4 days via Abu Dhabi and had a great time. Looking forward to returning.

[shinx]

and not many of us Brits are residents of the Philippines but we applied for a spouse or fiancee visa at the British embassy in manila because that was the closest British embassy to where our partner was a resident and your partner lives in UAE :biggrin:

seems I am thinking too much :)

[vernier caliper]

so sorry if I had misunderstood your good info

No need to apologize Shinx, I understand where you're coming from. Its always good to raise question than assume. Also, this forum is very helpful so if there's any information you still need, don't hesitate to ask.

[Terpe]

Shinx, have you reviewed the UKBA requirements for the visa?

Can you comply with the Financial Requirement for example ?

[shinx]

Shinx, have you reviewed the UKBA requirements for the visa?

Can you comply with the Financial Requirement for example ?

Yes have reviewed it my salary is more than the minimum required and soon will have 6 months payslips. I am not sure about how any savings are calculated and or when required perhaps calculated by salary. We have 2 years contact one meeting and getting my own apartment for 2 very soon...

[Terpe]

Yes have reviewed it my salary is more than the minimum required and soon will have 6 months payslips. I am not sure about how any savings are calculated and or when required perhaps calculated by salary. We have 2 years contact one meeting and getting my own apartment for 2 very soon...

Good.
Only savings over £16,000 can be counted towards any shortfall in required income. There is a calculation for it.
Be sure that EACH one of the 6 monthly payslips meets the minimum, otherwise consider category B

Good luck

[shinx]

Good.
Only savings over £16,000 can be counted towards any shortfall in required income. There is a calculation for it.
Be sure that EACH one of the 6 monthly payslips meets the minimum, otherwise consider category B

Good luck

ok good information ty so much