I am marrying my Indian fiance in India next July, and he has been here in England illegally for 7 years (of which we have been together 3, just so you don't think i am being tricked into getting him a visa). I have looked all over the internet and tried to contact his embassy, but i just can't seem to find any solid evidence of exactly what we will need to do to successfully obtain a visa for him after we are married. Any suggestions very gratefully appreciated!
2006-12-11 20:56:54 · 13 answers · asked by sarah l 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
You can apply for his visa using a sponsorship form and a settlement form called VAF2, complete the application in India (he will have to complete the application or you could do it on his behalf). You will need payslips, to show you can support him when he comes to England, bank statements to show savings also to show you have sufficient funds so not to rely on welfare benefits, also you will need to show that he will have a place to live.
Ideally get all the documents checked the a lawyer before submitting them.
You will also need proof of marriage.
Hope that helps
Also check on the home office website.
2006-12-11 22:00:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
By his embassy do you mean the embassy of India? Because, they can probably give you some information, but the England embassy would give him information also., if that fails try the INS., they truly prefer you call them.unless they tell you that you will need a lawyer, I wouldn't seek one just yet , as many do not unfortunately have great reputatons, Just go direct to the English Embassy , India Embassy and last but not least the INS.with these places checked , he should come up with enough information as to acquire necessary paperwork,.What can you loose.I am sure he has been in England for the past 7 years as a law abiding, tax paying person. ALL should be okay. Good Luck and best wishes to both of you.
2006-12-11 21:10:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
consult a solicitor, contact your home office.
but if he has been in the uk 4 7 years, there should be no immigration issues? i mean if a foreigner has been in the uk 4 over 5 years he or she is intitled to a indefinit to remain, if u can prove that u have been living together 4 those 3 years, he can also get a indefinit to remain
but your best option is to give the internet a skip and go straight to a solicitor
good luck
2006-12-11 21:09:52 · answer #3 · answered by livinia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll need to check the home-office website. If he is here illegally, then chances are you will need to go to his country of birth and get married. The home-office will only consider the marriage valid if a certificate has been issued from his country of birth. They have implemented this measure to try and decrease the number of business marriages on the go.
2006-12-11 21:51:30 · answer #4 · answered by Tamzi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to your local Citizens Advice Bureau or Law Centre if you want support they will give it --or for a private search look up on the web
2006-12-11 21:05:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You really, really want to consult a lawyer for legal advice, rather than ask random strangers who in all likelyhood know little of your country's laws and are just guessing at best.
2006-12-11 21:03:44 · answer #6 · answered by eldad9 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tell him if he wants to marry then you will go to his home land till the paper work is done legally. because u need to be carefull your not getting caught up in this aiding an illegal that could be serious.or are you part of the british goverment because they do it every day sorry only joking with the last bit
2006-12-11 21:06:00 · answer #7 · answered by PETER J 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
why don't you go over to India to live? if he has been in this country illegally for 7 years, he has not paid his way in this country, therefore he dosent deserve a visa,
2006-12-11 21:03:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Home office x
2006-12-11 21:00:02 · answer #9 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Home Office, www.homeoffice.gov.uk/passports-and-immigration/ this should help.
2006-12-11 21:02:57 · answer #10 · answered by jo jo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋