Theresa May 'planning new clampdown on immigration'

[joebloggs]

i think its more than just hear say, the letter was sent to Clegg i believe, and it was not so long ago the libs wanted an amnesty for illegals , was it a lib who leaked it

[Iani]

Well if it was (bound to be) then they should have the political nerve to say "no way, this isn't workable, think again".

Totally putting aside any personal emotion about this, if all immigration was stopped, then the country would stagnate, and frankly we don't have to look far to find home grown examples of "don't it make you prowd to be British innit".

Introduce the harder English test, introduce say a ban on benefit entitlement for - ummm - 5 years of working and paying into the pot - and we're talking about people who want to work and would contribute to the economy.

Introducing some new rule purely aimed at meeting some tory proposal of cutting immigration, and aimed in a scattergun fashion, well that is frankly barking. Yes we know immigration has got crazy in the last few years, and we also know where many of the real problems are. Everyone makes fun of towns becoming "Little Poland", but really, few actually have reason to seriously complain about them. No-one cares about Aussies coming over, few care if a few hundred thousand Chinese students are here - we all know who actually cause problems.

Plus, frankly, if it was this easy - put up the salary needed to bring in a partner - then surely someone would have done it already. I can't put my finger on it, but there's something about this proposal which says both "unworkable" and "illegal".

Plus, we all know the biggest immigration is from within the EU - and there's not a rats ass they can do about this. Well if they think it's bad now, wait until Turkey joins

Can't we have a general election

[andy222]

If this £25000 limit does come into play. Is it worth putting a visa application in and fighting the refusal. Thats my question to you guys,?

[lastlid]

If this £25000 limit does come into play. Is it worth putting a visa application in and fighting the refusal. Thats my question to you guys,?

If you can afford it, maybe. Thats the answer from my gut, but not an experts answer.

[lastlid]

"May claims raising the support level will "differentiate between genuine and non-genuine relationships". But forced marriage won't be prevented by these rules. It is also rare: about 400 cases a year. High incomes and long waits are no guarantee against sham marriages either, despite what the tabloids claim".

This has been extracted from the article that I made the link to in my earlier post. I think this sums the governments approach up well.

[andy222]

If you can afford it, maybe. Thats the answer from my gut, but not an experts answer.

The way I look at it is I have come this far I might as well give it a go even though I am the wrong colour.

[stevie c]

Visa applications, Appeals, FLR's ILR's, Citizenships all way overpriced...they won't be happy until all the genuine applicants are bankrupt

Forgot too mention english tests , life in the uk tests..... Disgracefull

[stevewool]

the trouble is stevie, what choice have we

[stevie c]

No Choice Steve our women PAY OR STAY as simple as that

[andy222]

I predict a riot,

[lastlid]

The way I look at it is I have come this far I might as well give it a go even though I am the wrong colour.

Hopefully it wont be necessary Andy. But if it gets that far I genuinely wish you all the best. I know you know we would be with you all the way.

[stevie c]

I predict a riot,

Reminds me of the Clash song White City Riot....But seriously where will all these expenses & red tape end for genuine marriages maybe when they have made almost impossible to bring your wife/fiancee here

[andy222]

Yes I tried to explain to the wife today. Its not easy as she has just passed the english test. All the studying and expense for nothing.

[stevie c]

Andy when will you be submitting the visa application?

[Iani]

Fella, ok I am not the one to talk, as I am a right miserable , however saying it's all for nothing, well we really don't know yet.

I've had the worst day after upsetting my g/f last night over this, and I've had a 24ct telling off from just about everyone I know.

Don't make the same mistake and upset her just yet if you can.

It's just - we really don't know what the government are planning, or more to the point, what they can really get away with.

As for this, well even if they do get it in place, remember what happened when they put in the rule on age for spouses...........that had to be scrapped not so long after. If they do this, they might be forced to U-turn.

Or of course, this could be it, game over, but we don't know. Easy to say, hard to do (impossible for me) but it's not worth worrying until the facts are there.

[stevewool]

wise words iani, that the trouble with men they say, we all jump at the first thing and our ladies just take it in there stride

[andy222]

Hopefully it wont be necessary Andy. But if it gets that far I genuinely wish you all the best. I know you know we would be with you all the way.

Thanks lastlid I know that you guys will provide information you are a great crowd.

[andy222]

Andy when will you be submitting the visa application?

I was hoping october time mate to get them here for christmas.

[stevie c]

Andy what a fantastic christmas present that would be....I trully hope this happens for you & your'e good lady

[andy222]

Cheers mate we can only do our best.

[stevie c]

Yes Andy thats all you can do & no one can ask for more

[stevewool]

can you bring the date forward andy, to bring your wife here

[joebloggs]

I worked it out i had paid over £4,000 for visa fees and tests for the misses and 2 kids and that was years ago.

only hopes are the judges and courts, if that fails, labour get back in power and scrap it.

move to a European country and exercise your treaty rights and use the family permit.

am sure they will be ways around this anyway.. dont give up hope , look at Tony and Simm they got their wives here.

also what happens to retired people, disabled people ? will it apply to them or will there be exceptions ???

[lastlid]

can you bring the date forward andy, to bring your wife here

Yes. What are the chances of slapping in an application before June 1st?

[andy222]

No chance mate. If i could i would.

[joebloggs]

Theresa May

google Teresa May 4th one down is an eye opener

[lastlid]

Theresa May

google Teresa May 4th one down is an eye opener

You mean the ghoulish picture or the Landsley sulk or the rebellion or......government braces for legal fight.....

[joebloggs]

You mean the ghoulish picture or the Landsley sulk or the rebellion or......government braces for legal fight.....

not THeresa May , but Teresa May - without the 'H'

4th one down - Teresa May, strip tease by EARLYDOORS

i'm not posting the link becuase i would have to ban myself

[lastlid]

not THeresa May , but Teresa May - without the 'H'

4th one down - Teresa May, strip tease by EARLYDOORS

i'm not posting the link becuase i would have to ban myself

My "Family Filter" is on at work here.

[lastlid]

If i could i would.

Andy's comment on Theresa May