Quote Originally Posted by emeraldisle View Post
Thanks.
I see now there is not much difference from reading through the old posts and maybe i shouldnt be as alarmed as i first was. When i read the "About us" section out on the home page it quotes...

"ever rush into a relationship, and definitely do not marry in the Philippines, it is more trouble than it is worth, even though marrying in the UK means your Filipino partner can not claim money, work, or leave the country for the first 2 years, this is an acceptable problem. After that time your partner can then claim for UK citizenship. This can take 6+ months to go through, but does make travelling abroad easier."

Thats what sent my alarm bells ringing. Im just glad im not american due to these IMBRA laws that seem to be tearing them apart.
1) i got married in the philippines, floating on the hotel pool didnt have any problems, saved a lot of money and had a fantastic time , and applied for a spouse visa, thou embassy took near 3 months to give an answer, but after i complained my wife got her visa the same day.

2) as for claiming money she cannot claim 'public funds'.

3) work, depends what it says on your visa, if it says your not allowed to work, you cannot, if it dosn't says anythnig about working you can. my wife got a job here after being here a year.

4) i think your wife can leave for up to 3 months? in the first 2 years.