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[andy222]

Hi my name is Andy from the midlands. I have just joined here and read some of the posts. Some characters on here and its great. Been to the philippines 4 times now and love the place. Im getting married there soon and hoping to bring her over here until i retire (if this government allows me to).. I suppose all of you have seen the proposed changes on the UK BORDER AGENCY website?

[joebloggs]

which changes

[Arthur Little]

which changes

Which PARTICULAR changes?? ... they ALWAYS seem to be implementing changes of one kind or another!

[andy222]

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/ne...llingmigration
Have a look.

[Maria B]

welcome to this friendly forum Andy & congratulations to your upcoming wedding in the Phils.

Haven't read or heard the proposed changes that u mentioned yet. But whatever it is, don't let words take u down...enjoy your journey with your wife to be.

[andy222]

Thanks Maria its a stressful time to say the least with all the documentation we require but we will get there. Thanks again. By the way I love the phils.

[Maria B]

By the way I love the phils.

[andy222]

Really looking forward to boracay yipeeeeeeeeee.

[Maria B]

oh surely u will enjoy the sun, sea & the sand.
The thought is, you're with your loved one

[Arthur Little]

... anyway, Andy ... to the filipino/uk forum, and goodluck with your plans.

[andy222]

Thanks mate. The proposed changes are they are going to stipulate a amout of money which you can support your spouse when they come here. http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/ne...llingmigration. There is other proposals too.

[andy222]

Basically they are making it more difficult for foreigners to get into the country.

[lastlid]

In short, the government’s proposals include:
· defining more clearly what constitutes a genuine and continuing marriage, to help identify sham and forced marriages;
· introducing a new minimum income threshold for sponsors of partners and dependents, to ensure that family migrants are adequately supported as a basis for integration;
· extending the probationary period before partners can apply for settlement in the UK from 2 years to 5 years, to test that relationships are genuine and to encourage integration into British life;
· requiring partners and adult dependents aged under 65 to demonstrate that they can understand everyday English (B1 level on the Common European Framework for Languages) when they apply for settlement;
· exploring the case for making 'sham' a lawful impediment to marriage in England and Wales, and for giving the authorities the power to delay a marriage where sham is suspected;
· working closely with local authorities to ensure that vulnerable people are not forced into marriage;
· reviewing the full right of appeal for family visitor visas, and inviting views on whether there are circumstances (beyond race discrimination and human rights grounds) in which an appeal right should be retained.

[andy222]

Read on lastlid. Thats not all of it.

[Arthur Little]

· extending the probationary period before partners can apply for settlement in the UK from 2 years to 5 years, to test that relationships are genuine and to encourage integration into British life;

So WHAT'S new about the proposals you've listed? most of THEM are ALREADY in force - apart from the one I've quoted above?

... oh well ... if that one's implemented, it'll allow married couples 3 more years to save up for ILR!

[andy222]

yes its the second time we have been there. Oh and congratulations on passing your test.

[Maria B]

yes its the second time we have been there. Oh and congratulations on passing your test.

that's great...
thank u...passed my test last Sep 2010 at the Wolverhampton Public Library.

[andy222]

oh well im only a year behind with my congratulations.. Sorry

[lastlid]

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/si...ily-migration/

[andy222]

ok lastlid i have read it. I agree with it but its 30 years too late.

[Maria B]

don't be....was just wondering if you're talking to me

[andy222]

Yes I was Maria.

[joebloggs]

they are proposed changes, and no doubt there will be court cases challenging any changes, then there is always article 8 , the gov has a record on winning court cases ..

the findings from a High Court judicial review should be published this month concerning the English language test because there are claims it contravenes their rights to a family life and is discriminatory. also I'm sure there is a case concerning the minimum age being raised to 21.


http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/ukne...ourt-told.html

[Englishman2010]

Welcome Andy, and good luck with your other half's application

[andy222]

Thanks englishman much appreciated. And thanks to joebloggs for his imput. But this government will do as it pleases you just wait and see.

[Arthur Little]

Thanks englishman much appreciated. And thanks to joebloggs for his imput. But this government will do as it pleases you just wait and see.

... as does EVERY successive government - we hardly need a crystal ball to tell us that!

[andy222]

I agree Arthur!

[Arthur Little]

That's why ... MY advice to you would be to "get cracking" with your wife's application ASAP!

[Arthur Little]

That's why ... MY advice to you would be to "get cracking" with your wife's application ASAP!

I'm SERIOUS, mate ... there's no time to lose!

[andy222]

That's why ... MY advice to you would be to "get cracking" with your wife's application ASAP!

You know how it works Arthur it will take at least 6 months for the process of getting my future wife over here. I will just wait and see what happens. Thanks again for your support everyone.