Advice needed on criminal record - again

[SimonTS]

Having posted here a few months ago, I have an alternate situation which I could do with advice on. In order to work around the issue of my current record, my gf is looking at getting a holiday visa to Switzerland (to visit her aunt and cousin who both live there), so that I can travel there and meet her. That way we can get the photos we need as proof of having met, to back up all our on-line chats, Skype and mobile calls etc. Then the next step will be for me to actually get a job so I can support us both. I know - a load of obstacles, but we both want to get past them all.

Anyway, now to the question(s);-
1) Will my record stop her from being able to get a visa? I can't see any reason why it should, but I would rather check. If you can't give me a definitive answer, then could you tell me where is the best place to contact to ask this question.
2) Does anyone know of a good immigration lawyer who takes on legal aid work and would be able to advise me on this sort of stuff?

Thanks in advance for your help guys and gals.

[Terpe]

SimonTS

1. It's your g/f who is applying for a visa to visit her family. You have no input or
impact on HER application whatsoever. Period.

2. For any future visa applications you are considering together, and as a first step look here:-
http://oisc.homeoffice.gov.uk
Maybe even a free consultation would be helpful, or a simple 1 hour paid session.

May I suggest you review the UKBA website to gain a better background understanding of the whole UK visa possibilities.

Good luck

[SimonTS]

Thanks for that Terpe,

I am aware that I will have no bearing on her visa application to visit her family in Switzerland. I was wondering about when she comes to apply for a fiancee visa to the UK. I have looked at the UKBA site and can find no reference to anything from the sponsor side other than the normal - financial, records of contact, photos together, accommodation etc, but want to be certain.
Thanks also for the link to the OISC - I will have a look there and try to find an adviser.

Thanks again.