Quote Originally Posted by Arthur Little View Post
... and why NOT? It makes sense for two understandable reasons that immediately spring to mind:

1. It provides the person from the other country - moreover, a completely different culture - with an ideal opportunity to sample the UK lifestyle ... not least, the infamous British Climate which, as we all know full well, is far from being amenable to everyone's tastes

AND

2. Pricewise, Visitor Visas work out at approximately one tenth of the cost of those required for Settlement purposes
The fiancee visa is much more easily obtainable, that's not just my opinion.

Yes, it costs more ( the cost of a quinny buggy) than the visit variety but, it puts the onus on his British partner who is bound to be in much better financial shape.

Then they can do all the roaming and discovering our green and pleasant land to there hearts content....at least for 6 months.