Hi guys
Just joined the forum, and I wonder if I can ask - as you are more knowledgeable than me - some advice?
My girlfriend is currently working in the middle east, originally from Phillippines, but hasn't been home for a few years - long and personal story.
We originally met through a friend of a friend on Facebook, got on like the proverbial. We've met twice, and I'm going over to visit whenever I can.
A bit about her, she has savings, and owns property in the old country (Which her parents live in).
My divorce is pending, should be sorted by summer this coming year. There is no question this will happen, my ex and I have a very good post-marriage relationship. We just weren't compatible, married for the wrong reasons, are closer friends now than before....yes, crazy world isn't it.
I was wondering if she could possibly come to visit me in the UK this August-September.
A search though on this forum, suggests this is a non-starter lol.
There would be no question I could support her - it's the "can it be proven she will leave" bit. Of course she will - but that's what they all say, is what UK borders will think.
Regarding the proverbial fiancee visa - the other sort of visa - well it's early days in our relationship. I think it will come to that, I've never felt this way about anyone before (awww - fetch a bucket), but as I said, it's early days, and my divorce isn't settled, so I can hardly apply for one of those...or can I?
I'm an adult, if you think it's frankly "Forget it Ian for now", that's fine. I just wanted to ask all your opinion.
Be great if she can come visit, bonding and all that (and I intend proposing to her about this time, not that she knows this mind), but if it can't be, then it can't be.
Thanks in advance. I'm looking forward to contributing on this forum too.
