Hello all,
My girlfriend filipino is a work permit holder of just over 3 years, currently valid until 2010.
She is going through the annulment process (currently ex-parte?) and we're working on the basis that she will be awarded sole responsibility of the 3 kids, ages 5, 8 and 10.
She's keen to get them over here to the UK asap - ideally this summer.
We are trying to understand exactly what needs to be done and when...I'll list the points we have noted below....if any of you could chip in with experience or knowledge on any of the points, I would be very grateful...
Doing the application as just my girlfriends name or to include me too? (we currently live together)
Application gets sent to the embassy in Philippines and anywhere else too?
Comprising of:
6 months payslips
6 months bank statements
Sufficient cash at bank (£????how much is enough?)
copy of work permit
Letter from employer (certificate of employment)
Copy of residency Visa
Assuming the annulment is granted - the surname of my girlfriend will change back to her maiden name? If this is the case, would this cause a problem with the existing paperwork (Passport, residency visa, work permit etc etc) - would all this need to be altered before submitting the application?
We need to provide 'adequate accomodation' for the kids - this will require a house move, is there a minimum period of time that we would be required to be in posession of that property prior to the application being made?
Would anyone be able to point me in the direction of any other info on the internet if think it's relevant..
many thanks in advance for assistance...
