Visa fees

[Terpe]

Hi Sheldon

Hi all. i am currently considering making my application to bring over my wife and children to uk on a spouse visa..............
Do i fill in a vaf 4a form x 3 has its not really relevent for children the questions are based on adult information, it does not advise about this, just says seperate application.

If these are not your biological children then 3 applications will need to be made. Your wife will need to include the details of the children on her entry visa application form. Each of the children will also need to submit entry visa application. (3 visa fees also) Each on a separate form.
I know what you mean about the VAF4A form, it's not well designed. It'a a generic one-size-fits-all (but actually doesn't)

Will the ukba take this into account when i make my application? obviously i wont have to fork all this out when they are here

The ECO's know what to look for, but mistakes do get made. Please do everything to minimise the risks.
My advice would be to include this information in your sponsor's supporting letter. The application form also requests this financial information.

After i pay my rent, debts, etc i find myself using my overdraft so i am in minus funds.

As it stands right now it's not advisable to submit bank statements in OD. The ECO will think you are living beyond your means and will need to balance out the funds you are already remitting to your wife. Not saying it's a reason for refusal, just saying it highlights areas for detailed investigation.
ECO's generally know 'whats-what' but they are not accountants. Try to always Keep the supporting evidence simple and compliant.
Having said that, we have no idea just how finacial standing will be tested in the future.
If may just be a question of meeting the set income threshhold. Better to put yourself in a compliant position according to the rules now and tyhen just see what come around.

I have inheritance from my father £3000 that my mother has held for me and i am going to transfer that money into my account next month so my bank will be then healthy.

Again, as it stands right now, the ECO will want an explanation on any significant deposits to your bank account. Make sure the explanation is included in your sponsor's letter.It will not present any problem if explained.

.....the mp says i have a human right to be with my family. There is no way to check this as the ukba site do not discuss it? Please advise..

The Human Rights Act Article 8 (Right to Respect for Private and Family Life)
If you have an interest here is a link to read:-
http://www.yourrights.org.uk/yourrig...mily-life.html

This act does not make any provision for family immigration against UK immigration rules. The focus is on disruption to family life that already exits within the EU

I don't know the specific details of your circumstances, but in the case you are not the bio father, but you may need to consider what other documents will be required to allow the children to leave the Philippines.Anyway, just something to think about.

The applications must be made online from the Philippines, each application is reviewed on it's own merits and I would strongly urge you to write a supporting letter for each application. You should cross reference each application in your writing and request that all applications be reviewed together. Often that will work, but sometimes it does not.
In my opinion it's always better to cover the risk that the applications will not be reviewed as a bundle and supply supporting docs for each, even though there will be plenty of duplications.
Many people may suggest that's OTT and not needed, and may even have been granted a visa anyway. That's fine for them. I always believe in minimising risks.

If you do as I advise and I am wrong you will still get the visa's. If you do the opposite and it's wrong you may well be refused.

Sincere best wishes for the applications Sheldon.

[lastlid]

I always believe in minimising risks.

You should have engineered the Titanic, Terpe.

Are you sure you aren't an Immigration Adviser in disguise? Difficult to tell you are an engineer.

I mean that as a compliment.

[sheldon1]

Thank you terpe much appreciated. If i am refused that i will guarantee you i will fight this all the way, using every avenue of media help that i can. This will be a test case.
The visa fees are due to go up from £810 to £826 i can handle that, but i thought i would get a reduction. My main argument is that its costing me the earth to keep them out there, private school fees rent etc, if they were here my bank would be far more healthier. The children are mine by the way. Lets see what happens, and lets get ready to rumble.
W.H. A. T.C.H. T.H.I.S. S.P.A.C.E
THANKS

[Terpe]

Thank you terpe much appreciated. If i am refused that i will guarantee you i will fight this all the way, using every avenue of media help that i can. This will be a test case.
The visa fees are due to go up from £810 to £826 i can handle that, but i thought i would get a reduction. My main argument is that its costing me the earth to keep them out there, private school fees rent etc, if they were here my bank would be far more healthier. The children are mine by the way. Lets see what happens, and lets get ready to rumble.
W.H. A. T.C.H. T.H.I.S. S.P.A.C.E
THANKS

Sheldon,
If the children are yours, then if they haven't already got British passports you should immediately get that sorted.
No visa's needed for British Passport holders.

[joebloggs]

Sheldon,
If the children are yours, then if they haven't already got British passports you should immediately get that sorted.
No visa's needed for British Passport holders.

if your the bio father get them british passports, its costing more than you think if they were in the UK you could have got child benefit (£130-ish) a month and maybe tax creds.