Getting my mrs to the UK

[hk blues]

13 hours ago, bobthebuilder said:

I hope so, common law man and wife, does that apply here?

The Family Code of the Philippines does not recognize common law marriage per se but acknowledges the rights of individuals in a live-in relationship, especially concerning property acquired during the partnership.

[hk blues]

13 hours ago, bobthebuilder said:

Steve, you would think so right? However, it is feasible that the UK and Phils embassy view that in a different light. I just got a message from somebody whose wife, ( married to an English guy ) with land and houses in her name with a 25k income per year, was refused and sent me the letter of refusal. Seems even with all that the UK government didnt trust her to not over stay.

Perhaps because they don't meet the minimum income requirement of 29K per annum? They fell at the 1st hurdle. 

[bobthebuilder]

8 hours ago, hk blues said:

Perhaps because they don't meet the minimum income requirement of 29K per annum? They fell at the 1st hurdle. 

Thanks for your messages. Yes it seems so, but this is a Filipino income, which is above a norm I would imagine, this is generated from a business she/they have here, so I would have thought that was something you would not want to neglect.  The reason given was they were afraid she might not go back to the Phils? The partners income - the UK husband, i get being assessed like that.

[OnMyWay]

On 5/7/2024 at 7:30 PM, fillipino_wannabe said:

VFS is who the UK government outsourced the visa applications to rather than doing it at the embassy, they're not like an agency that will actually help you.

Yes, that is what I understand.  Australia uses them.  My wife and step-daughter had to go to their Makati office for Australia biometrics.  No major issues.  They have an appointment system.  They might have other offices for different countries.

[bobthebuilder]

20 hours ago, OnMyWay said:

Yes, that is what I understand.  Australia uses them.  My wife and step-daughter had to go to their Makati office for Australia biometrics.  No major issues.  They have an appointment system.  They might have other offices for different countries.

Thanks for telling me that. Did you end up getting visas or passports?

[OnMyWay]

2 hours ago, bobthebuilder said:

Thanks for telling me that. Did you end up getting visas or passports?

This was to get Australian Visitor Visas, which are required for a Filipino to visit Australia.

[bobthebuilder]

On 5/9/2024 at 6:52 PM, OnMyWay said:

This was to get Australian Visitor Visas, which are required for a Filipino to visit Australia.

Hi, yes i realise that, just wondered on the success using the agency, as that is one option im considering.

[OnMyWay]

26 minutes ago, bobthebuilder said:

Hi, yes i realise that, just wondered on the success using the agency, as that is one option im considering.

You are not understanding what VFS is.  They are a BPO, Business Process Outsourcing.  They are not an "agency".  I did not have a choice to use them.  It was mandatory.

A "visa agency" like you are referring to is a company the helps people apply various types of visa, for a hefty fee usually.  I have never used one.

Actually, I have U.S. visas pending for my wife and step daughter.  I do it myself.  No agent involved.

 

[bobthebuilder]

8 hours ago, OnMyWay said:

You are not understanding what VFS is.  They are a BPO, Business Process Outsourcing.  They are not an "agency".  I did not have a choice to use them.  It was mandatory.

A "visa agency" like you are referring to is a company the helps people apply various types of visa, for a hefty fee usually.  I have never used one.

Actually, I have U.S. visas pending for my wife and step daughter.  I do it myself.  No agent involved.

 

Thanks, I dint know that. I don't understand if I have to apply to the UK embassy first or to VFS? Is there a difference?

A business that charges a fee dependent upon what service you use? According to their website.

Yes, Im just finding out that others have had to use their services when applying to an Embassy, was that what happened to yourself?

[OnMyWay]

5 minutes ago, bobthebuilder said:

Thanks, I dint know that. I don't understand if I have to apply to the UK embassy first or to VFS? Is there a difference?

Follow the instructions on the UK Embassy website.

6 minutes ago, bobthebuilder said:

Yes, Im just finding out that others have had to use their services when applying to an Embassy, was that what happened to yourself?

Yes, the Australian Embassy directed us to VFS.