I have now spoken to a couple of immagration lawyers, first said it would be rejected because of the deportation from HK and the 6 month sentencing and the only chance would be on the appeal the second said the application could be accepted initaly but it was unlikely due to the authorities thinking she would be coming just for a visa and the appeal would most probably be needed. Why do you think the settlement visa would be any more successfull than a fiancée visa? If We marry in the Philippines do we need to try and live their for a period?
