I lived in the US for 32 yrs, I had a green card but got a drug conviction in 97. Changed my life around and got remarried in 2002. My husband has an old drug conviction as well - he is a US citizen. The UK won't allow him to come here because of that. My whole family is in the US, I have a grandson I've never seen and I can never go back. We are fighting UK Immigration but I'm so tired of all of it. His charge was for personal possession - he has also been clean now for 6 years. We talk on the phone every day. I work hard in the social sector and pay my taxes and live a quiet life. All I want is for my husband to join me here and for us to get on with our lives.
Yes - we made mistakes, who hasn't? We both turned our lives around - I can't go there and he can't come here - isn't this beyond punishment? This is turning into a life sentence. This will be the third Xmas away from my family - enough is enough already.
2006-12-13 03:28:18 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
The two people who suggested moving to the Netherlands or Ireland are correct. However, what you will need to do is as follows. You will need to exercise your European Economic Area treaty rights in respect of freedom of movement. You can do this by taking up employment in an EEA country, other than your home country, e.g. Spain, Ireland, etc. Your spouse should then be entitled to join you while you are exercising those rights as a Third Country National. He would be advised to apply for a Freedom of Movement Permit, to enable him to work.
However, I strongly advise you to contact proper legal advice. You should check www.oisc.gov.uk to identify an acredited service.
2006-12-15 11:24:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a shame, but at the end of the day your husband has a drug conviction and must be treated the same as every other applicant. There is nothing to stop the rest of your family visiting you so I am unsure as to why you have not seen your Grandson.
Maybe the idea of moving to the Netherlands (or other country) isn't as daft as it may originally sound, that way you and your husband can be together.
2006-12-13 03:40:03 · answer #2 · answered by mark_virgin 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It does seem very hard on you. Is there no where you can both go and live and start a totally new life. You must have chaffed off the US for them to say you can never go back to see your family. I don't understand this immigration business. They let in loads of people who don't work and live off the state, and go to the city to nick and pickpocket, but the people that want to change and live a better life get punished. I don't know what the answer is. But good luck anyway and stay off those rotten drugs.
2006-12-13 03:36:49 · answer #3 · answered by bluegizmored 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I feel every bit of your pain my husband was dipped from the states due to the new laws that were introduced any kind of felony means instant deportation i am a uk citizen and will now be trying to sponsor my husband to the uk i am not sure what kind of fight we will get but after reading your message i realise that my husband will never get here even though i am a law abiding citizen who has never broken the law and work and dose not rely on the goverment for handouts ....... keep your chin up god is good in everything that he dose
2006-12-15 04:40:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
the problem is with the UK, we have big problem with convicted criminals entering the UK already. Such as rapists, terrorists etc. The governement is under pressure already.
it's a tough one, yes you made mistakes but unfortunately yours reflect on your immigration status.
2006-12-13 03:33:19 · answer #5 · answered by Abdul 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
good luck . If you both work now, book a holiday where you can both go and also try Dublin. It close from home.
2006-12-15 10:30:10 · answer #6 · answered by teranova 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Moral to that story is
DON'T DO DRUGS KIDS
I dont know what you do gooders cant see here..........DRUGS.............
It would be a different story if your kids DIED fron a herion overdose
2006-12-15 06:31:23 · answer #7 · answered by Lion Head 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Move to another country. You both deserve a fresh start. I heard Australia was nice.......
2006-12-13 04:17:39 · answer #8 · answered by precious02k 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Why dont you both try to move to the Netherlands
2006-12-13 03:31:22 · answer #9 · answered by Comnec1 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
ROFLMAO......Serves both of you druggies right!!!
2006-12-13 05:30:44 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋