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    Wink Ilr

    Here is my question... Married and very recently wife gave birth to baby boy in the uk ... he now has a british passport... Been here a year, next year have to apply for ILR... pay 950 pounds for the privilege,,, what happens if you apply for ILR but cannot afford the money???? how can the government kick the wife/mother out of the country with an english born child? Cant see that happening........ Any comments on this??


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    Firstly, try not to get too stressed. There is still 12 months to get into gear.

    Personally I don't think it would ever come to worst case scenarios IF some actions would be taken BEFORE visa expiry.

    Indefinite Leave to Remain is really about being able to prove that you both have been/are still living together as man and wife within the rules.

    Regarding your question. It's a sad fact, but anyone who does not extend their current spouse FLR visa, or actually fails to apply for ILR before expiry, will be classed as overstayer. Illegal immigrant.
    Potentially that is a very serious situation, and not one to be contemplated lightly as there are some highly undesirable outcomes.
    Theoretical worst case scenario is expulsion from UK followed by a time limit ban on UK re-entry.

    Just thinking about some of the actions that can be taken before visa expiry:-

    - Consider extension of the FLR as it is significantly cheaper at £500
    - talk to the UKBA. They are human and may actually be helpful.
    - Talk to your MP
    - Talk with the Philippine Embassy about any help they might provide
    - The fee can be paid by credit card. If you have one and have enough spare capacity then that could be a good way to pay off at a more affordable monthly rate.
    - Loan from friends or family

    Has the Life in the UK Test been passed yet ?

    If not, then the ILR application cannot be made until that is completed anyway. Any actions in support of the ILR would be pointless. Without it the only option would be extension of the FLR.

    A last resort would involve the courts and hinge on European Human Rights. This will need legal representation to fight your corner and present the case and unfortunately will involve money. Either legal aid or some other.

    It is very hard on those finding themselves in difficulties and hard times at the moment, but it is only for the moment.

    Remember ILR is not just renewing a visa, it's a permanent residence giving a full range of UK benefits.

    The UK govt fully realise that visas are priced at market value. The perceived value to the applicant instead of a cost recovery basis.


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    Thanks Terpe, some sound advice there... She has taken the L in UK test. passed that months ago..... My point was never about not extending time without approval,, what I was trying to say was, What if a person doesnt have the money, if thats a case to break up a family and send her back to phily, and leave a husband and child in uk, all because of 950 quid, its a bad state of affairs to do that.... I understand all about being able to claim benefits etc etc once ILR is granted, but I get them already.....
    It costs a fortune[/B] to bring a filipino to the UK (VISA, MARRIAGE, ETC) Then you have to fork out more cash after 2yrs to stay indefinitely, then if you want to be naturalised that will cost more money.... seems to me its all about money .......Sad when you have to pay for a wife........ thats what it amounts to..........


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    Quote Originally Posted by Takenoprisoners View Post
    Thanks Terpe, some sound advice there... She has taken the L in UK test. passed that months ago..... My point was never about not extending time without approval,, what I was trying to say was, What if a person doesnt have the money, if thats a case to break up a family and send her back to phily, and leave a husband and child in uk, all because of 950 quid, its a bad state of affairs to do that.... I understand all about being able to claim benefits etc etc once ILR is granted, but I get them already.....
    It costs a fortune to bring a filipino to the UK (VISA, MARRIAGE, ETC) Then you have to fork out more cash after 2yrs to stay indefinitely, then if you want to be naturalised that will cost more money.... seems to me its all about money .......Sad when you have to pay for a wife........ thats what it amounts to..........
    s ... ALL of them. And many of us here would fully agree with you! But the sad fact remains, that - without exception - we've no choice other than to go along with Immigration Rules & Regulations. to "the Club".


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    you cannot apply for ILR without paying as your app would be invalid.
    http://www.filipinouk.com/forum/image.php?type=sigpic&userid=870&dateline=1270312908


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    ' a whole raft of benefits to be exploited, seized and jumped upon when you get the ILR'

    A sorry state of affairs


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    Quote Originally Posted by gWaPito View Post
    ' a whole raft of benefits to be exploited, seized and jumped upon when you get the ILR'

    A sorry state of affairs
    only if your eligible to claim them

    a sorry state of affairs
    http://www.filipinouk.com/forum/image.php?type=sigpic&userid=870&dateline=1270312908


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    Quote Originally Posted by joebloggs View Post
    only if your eligible to claim them

    a sorry state of affairs
    If only

    There's talk that Liar Cameron is being called a modern day Robin hood..... robbing the worker to give to the idle.


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    Quote Originally Posted by gWaPito View Post
    If only

    There's talk that Liar Cameron is being called a modern day Robin hood..... robbing the worker to give to the idle.
    Tell me what government dont? The workers always pay mate.


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    Quote Originally Posted by gWaPito View Post
    ' a whole raft of benefits to be exploited, seized and jumped upon when you get the ILR'
    NOT so if you're Filipino ... by far the most industrious and self-reliant race on the planet!


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    Quote Originally Posted by Arthur Little View Post
    NOT so if you're Filipino ... by far the most industrious and self-reliant race on the planet!
    Hence the amassed brownie points


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    Hang on Arthur,, most Filipino's I know spend most of the day laying on their backs, smoking and drinking Tanduay.... There's not a lot of work in the philippines... (too many people there)....A lot of the very very lucky ones especially in government jobs are so corrupt its hardly called work.....
    But they are lovable people (most of them).... I married one........lol


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    Quote Originally Posted by Takenoprisoners View Post
    ..... most Filipino's I know spend most of the day laying on their backs, smoking and drinking Tanduay....
    Well most Filipino's I know are quite the opposite.

    So what does that tell us then?


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    Quote Originally Posted by Terpe View Post
    Well most Filipino's I know are quite the opposite.

    So what does that tell us then?
    It tells us there are good and bad everywhere...in this case lazy and industrious.

    Many think the British young are also lazy good for nothings but, I can say not the young I know personally.


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    He did say most of the ones he knew..not a broad brush statement.


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    Hi Graham48... No not a generalisation or a sweeping statement.. It is merely an indigenous thing about the Philippines.... It's been that way for decades.. and each and every government has screwed the people so did the yanks... (they screw everyone) so its hardly surprising the way things are.... Religion too must take a huge dose of responsibility giving people false hope and false beliefs.... the place is full of superstitions and stories... all are as realistic as santa claus...... I don't know if the philippines will ever be corruption free... whether it will ever be a country to invest in.. doubt if it will be in my lifetime anyway..... Having said all this, I still think some of the most beautiful and loving and caring women are from there... and there is a lot of good in the country too.... just needs a new direction........... I used to own a couple of bars and internet cafes there.....


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    Quote Originally Posted by Takenoprisoners View Post
    Hang on Arthur,, most Filipino's I know spend most of the day laying on their backs, smoking and drinking Tanduay.... There's not a lot of work in the philippines... (too many people there)....A lot of the very very lucky ones especially in government jobs are so corrupt its hardly called work.....
    But they are lovable people (most of them).... I married one........lol
    So Arthur, put that in your pipe and smoke it


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    Quote Originally Posted by Takenoprisoners View Post
    Hang on Arthur,, most Filipino's I know spend most of the day laying on their backs, smoking and drinking Tanduay.... There's not a lot of work in the philippines... (too many people there)....A lot of the very very lucky ones especially in government jobs are so corrupt its hardly called work.....
    But they are lovable people (most of them).... I married one........lol
    which part of philippines known to you?...

    as for my experiences on looking a job...a week or two is the longest i have waited to get one. its hard to get a job in goverment as all vacant position is all reserve if not limited to the family and relatives of employees already positioned in the goverment.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Takenoprisoners
    Hang on Arthur,, most Filipino's I know spend most of the day laying on their backs, smoking and drinking Tanduay.... There's not a lot of work in the philippines... (too many people there)....A lot of the very very lucky ones especially in government jobs are so corrupt its hardly called work.....
    But they are lovable people (most of them).... I married one........lol
    That's a bit of a sweeping and insulting generalisation if I may say so.

    What work are you engaged in when there ?


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    Ayup lads.


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    Ive come to the conclusion my talents are wasted pounding these lonesome roads at un Godly hours.

    I should of became a journalist and worked for the Daily Sport

    Lighten Terpes...im having a laugh


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    My ex was the hardest-working person I ever met in my life, and that went for her brothers too.


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    .....not to mention the bens spent on drugs to subsidise the thieving.

    I'm an Atheist, and I do not PERSONALLY celebrate any Christian 'festivals', but I respect the right of others to do so, and if they are VERY closely related to me may even be allocated one of my 6 or 8 Xmas cards.


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