Visa help

[Mac M]

Met my wife in 2004 - married 2008 - then separated soon after. In total, we had 3 x 6 month visas for her. Met my gf in 2011 and have a full record of our relationship. It's just taken ages to get the divorce together in this country. Thanks for your help

[joebloggs]

Met my wife in 2004 - married 2008 - then separated soon after. In total, we had 3 x 6 month visas for her. Met my gf in 2011 and have a full record of our relationship. It's just taken ages to get the divorce together in this country. Thanks for your help

Sounds like you shouldn't have a problem then.

This might be helpful if you're going to apply for a fiancée visa but risk of refusal might increase

SET1.17 What if the divorce / dissolution process is not yet finalised?

An entry clearance should not be refused for this reason alone. The ECO would normally expect to see evidence that the divorce / dissolution proceedings are well under way.

While the divorce / dissolution may well come through within the 6-month Leave to Enter (LTE) period, thereby enabling the couple to marry, the ECO should be aware that divorce / dissolution proceedings may take longer than 6 months to resolve.

Should one of the partners still be waiting for a divorce / dissolution to come through at the end of the 6-month LTE period, they may apply to UK Visas and Immigration for an extension of stay. Once married, the applicant may then apply for Leave to Remain (LTR) as a spouse.

https://www.gov.uk/government/public...-yet-finalised