amongst our friendly "crew", Cap'n Morgan! 'Tis indeed, a "rum" deal, that we Brits are forced to to endure - at the hands of our esteemed political masters - in trying to being our legally married, non-EU partners to the land of our birth, these days. Yet, somewhat conversely, other European counties expect this small island to open its borders to all and sundry, in the wake of the ongoing refugee crisis.

Sorry I'm unable to offer constructive advice, personally ... as my Filipino wife came here more than 61/2 years ago. Immigration Rules have got a lot tougher since then, unfortunately.

But, if I may say so, you strike me as being someone who's prepared to make whatever "sacrifices" might be deemed necessary in order to fulfill your objectives, and I wish you well.