hi there.. im new here.. i actually got this link from gina and peters website. i want to commend them first of all for such an informative website. it has helped me and my fiancee a lot.

i was wondering if someone can help me. bec im getting married to my british fiancee in august and we will be applying for my spousal visa after that. my situation with my 8 year old daughter is tricky because i have been married before, now annulled and my daughter will be staying in manila with my mother or my ex husband. she is actually raised by her father.. since i was the one who works and he doesnt. we have long been seperated but still remained in touch, he and his parents also helps me in supporting her. we both decided it is best for her to stay here bec of several reasons. like her adjusting there, her not used to really staying me.. etc.. we both decided that as soon as she graduates gradeschool or high school where in she will be more mature and can already decide for herself i would petition her given the fact that she wants to settle with us there.. also indicated in my annullment papers i have full custody of her. but of course we still shared custody as my ex is, although jobless, a wonderful father to my daughter.

my question is how to go about his during my visa application? will they wonder why am i not taking my daughter? what are the proofs that they will need? will this affect my visa application? also who to go about bringing her when she is older? can i apply already a tourist visa for her whilst im applying for my spousal?

sorry for the many questions but we are just so confused with this matter. hope some one can help me.. thanks..