Quote Originally Posted by spinynorman View Post
Hi Raynaputi,

Thanks for taking the time to reply again. I managed to speak to someone in the registry office and was told that as long as there is evidence presented over here of any name change then it is ok for the CENOMAR to have a different name to the visa / passport. So, for expediency my fiancee will use her married name.

Phil.
I think it's wise to submit the visa application under the current passport name of your wife provided the passport will not be up for renewal any time soon.

Knowing the UKVI you may, or you may have needed to submit additional papers. It really alwayss depend on the caseworker and whether or not they decide to escalate.
In principle there'd be no problem either way ...............usually.

Personally I would not take any immigration advice from anyone at your registry office.
Time and time again they have given totally incorrect advice. They certainly know very little about immigration law and I'd guess zero about Philippine documentations.

I just wondered why you didn't want to submit the visa application with the existing passport with your wife's married name together with all the existing annulment documentation as proof of being free to marry?

Yes, you are quite right that generally when a previous marriage is annulled (found to be void ab initio or not valid in law to start with) then the person is considered single.
(provided the last annulled marriage was the only previous marriage).

Good luck with the Fiancee Visa application
The Fiancee Visa does fall for some additional scrutiny so do be sure to submit the needed documentations supporting Genuine and Subsisting Relationship as well as well as providing an intention to marry and live together.

It's actually impossible to prove an intention, and likewise no concrete evidence can be provided. Even receipts for a wedding dress and ring do not prove an intention.

If they believe the relationship is genuine then they usually believe a marriage will take place.

Of itself, any kind booking at a Register Office or church is not proof that a marriage will take place.

However the ECO can reasonably expect that couple will have made some tentative plans for the wedding.
Any evidence at all, however small, that's available to show that wedding arrangements have been discussed / shared or are in hand will help in this respect.

Think about including any facebook messages, e-mails or texts that specifically refer to wedding plans:-

- Where and when
- Rings, dress, cake, catering, reception
- Guests, invitations
- Any quotations relating to wedding arrangements (just demonstrates that the couple have some intention)

Also try to establish a communication chain between you and the registry office inquiring about setting a wedding date.
Give them when you intend to get married and they will tell you that you both physically have to be there to set a date.
Reply back for instructions and info and they will email you back a price list and what you have to do. Could all be done by e-mail

Good luck with the application