Hypothetically Speaking ...

[Arthur Little]

... what would happen to a Filipina wife if her British husband were to die within the 27 months' validity period allowed for settlement? Could she, as his widow, still be eligible to apply for 'Indefinite Leave To Remain' in the UK? Or is it more likely the Home Office would "send her packing" back to her homeland, pronto?

[Northerner]

I think the home office would send her packing.. In fact, I am pretty sure this has happended a few times (although don't quote me on that) and in each case they have told the lady in question to move on...

Cold hearted as they are

[darren-b]

I think the home office would send her packing.. In fact, I am pretty sure this has happended a few times (although don't quote me on that) and in each case they have told the lady in question to move on...

Cold hearted as they are

The rules actually allow the bereaved spouse to apply for ILR as long as the marriage was still subsisting at the time of the death. See paragraph 287(b)

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/po...ivil_partners/

Obviously you may be able to point to cases whether the HO refused ILR, though you may be thinking of people who were here on a fiancee visa who had not yet married and applied for FLR. In these cases it would not be possible for them to extend their visa.

[LEAHnew]

... what would happen to a Filipina wife if her British husband were to die within the 27 months' validity period allowed for settlement? Could she, as his widow, still be eligible to apply for 'Indefinite Leave To Remain' in the UK? Or is it more likely the Home Office would "send her packing" back to her homeland, pronto?

http://filipinaroses.com/showthread....t=husband+died

[KeithD]

Why would she want to remain in this of a country?

[somebody]

Why would she want to remain in this of a country?

She could move from Wales into England so not that bad.

Seems to be alot of TNT's who think otherwise Sir

[Arthur Little]

The rules actually allow the bereaved spouse to apply for ILR as long as the marriage was still subsisting at the time of the death. See paragraph 287(b)

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/po...ivil_partners/

Thanks Darren ... that's reassuring to know!

[Arthur Little]

http://filipinaroses.com/showthread....t=husband+died

Much obliged to you for posting this useful link, Leah.

[bornatbirth]

... what would happen to a Filipina wife if her British husband were to die within the 27 months' validity period allowed for settlement? Could she, as his widow, still be eligible to apply for 'Indefinite Leave To Remain' in the UK? Or is it more likely the Home Office would "send her packing" back to her homeland, pronto?

are you planning on dying arthur?

just tell her to put you in the freezer until she as her passport?

[Northerner]

are you planning on dying arthur?

just tell her to put you in the freezer until she as her passport?

I neither endorse nor pass further comment on the above statement!

[Arthur Little]

are you planning on dying arthur?

Nope, not really ... best to be prepared, though!

Nice one! ... nearlyed myself, laughing ...

just tell her to put you in the freezer until she as her passport?

Cryonics, eh?

[scott&ligaya]

Serious business though, I am currently coming to the end of my 3 mth probation with my new employer. Upon completion my company life insurance comes info force at 6 times annual salary!!!!!!!!!!. Ligaya may be tempted to bump me off... hehehehe only kidding darling in case you read this

[Happy_Now]

hmmm
I praise the Lord, God healed my husband.
The doctor is limited compaired to our healer. They cant believe that cancer is gone but it truly happens. Thanks to those who prayed for us

Anyway,
for me, if this case will happen. (Hindi ako natatakot) Very sad of course but Im happy to go home, and go for ministry.
I want to help widows in our town and show my care

[Sophie]

hmmm
I praise the Lord, God healed my husband.
The doctor is limited compaired to our healer. They cant believe that cancer is gone but it truly happens. Thanks to those who prayed for us

That's really good news happy_now, it's a great miracle indeed I'm really happy for you and for your hubby

[aposhark]

Why would she want to remain in this of a country?

They keep coming, especially from Poland.
Must be the NHS

Or our wonderful weather.

[Arthur Little]

... Or our "wonderful" weather.

One good reason for LEAVING ... !