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

[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

[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

[ViesVies]

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

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.

[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 ..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]

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:

[Leo]

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

[pennybarry]

Im so sad that we should wait 6 months sigh:

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

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!

[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]

Im so sad that we should wait 6 months sigh:

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

[jaishann]

Im so sad that we should wait 6 months sigh:

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.

[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.

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