I have just thought of something else, the Home Office will also want to know why are her children in the Philipines, who is taking care of them, and also, are the children coming to UK, if not ? why not ? they wont like the idea of her children being left there, while she works here, even less so, when you decide to marry, they will take the view that the children should be with the Mother, as Forum Admin says, you need to really check your position with the Home Office, its likely as Keith says, that they may allow your marriage, and allow your partner to stay in the UK, however, as Forum Admin says, you will need to apply anyway through a special regional centre from 1st February 2005, as the home office will want to scrutinize the application, this was brought out to prevent EEC nationals being used for bogus marriages.
I know its a bummer, but sadly, its been brought out as a protection, the fee is higher as well I understand.
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