Quote Originally Posted by sassy View Post
When we went to the immigration advisory service in London they told us that we can apply from here and no need to go back to the Philippines. I also thought that you couldn't switch but this guy at the IAS is representing us and he was adamant you can. He also says we can appeal if the visa is refused because my daughter's human rights would be affected if she could not be with her father.
Not convinced by the human rights arguement as you could always live outside the uk eg in the philippines. I hope your advisor knows what if is doing as you are definately applying outside the normal rules.