Quote Originally Posted by joebloggs View Post
did you have a date for a hearing ? was there a hearing ?
most visit visa's for a partner will be refused because UKBA do not believe you will go back b4 your visa expires, and they will say your applying for the wrong type of visa, if your married why only a visit visa and not a settlement.

but to getting your visa.
Hello Joe,

There's no hearing, I know that we have a strong case so I requested a paper decision. And yes you are correct - when my husband called them, he was advised that we should've applied for a settlement visa because lots of spouses did not return in the Philippines that's why UKBA's refusing visit visa. Well in my case, I have an attorney that made a sworn affidavit (authenticated) that I will come back to my country as soon as my visa expires. Plus, 4 months ago I'm still working so I have to go back.
Tbh while we're waiting for the decision we actually decided to apply for settlement regardless of what the outcome will be.. But after 3 days we received the decision and my visit visa was allowed.
You asked why visit visa? Like what i said on my response to terpe, showing UKBA that me and my husband spent enough time together will make our application (settlement) more solid.

The most important thing right now is that I will be able to hold the love of my life again After waiting 4 months for the decision...

I guess we made the judge's see the genuine LOVE we have for each other, 100+ happy photos plus tons of supporting documents says it all....

I can't wait to kiss my loving husband... It's driving me crazy