tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5020146007708530033.post5154422817727476640..comments2023-12-19T05:27:09.911+00:00Comments on <b>BritCits</b> : Letter from the mother of a British citizenstevenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08698922877414169622noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5020146007708530033.post-73738131616564470112016-01-08T00:17:07.239+00:002016-01-08T00:17:07.239+00:00I have a different but same situation right now. I...I have a different but same situation right now. I am battling to remain in UK since 2012 to be with my mother who is now a british citizen and my brother. I came to UK as a tourist i supposed to go back to my country but there was a situation I stayed in UK. Since then the Home office denied my indifinite to remain as an adult dependant, they say all the ties and family are back to my country and my life is in there. By 2013, I met my ex partner,an EU Citizen and a year later we had a baby. Because of my immigration status my partner and i got separated and i'am taking care our daughter a 5 months old who is breast feed since june 2014. By August 2014 I applied as derivative residence card a primary carer of my 1 year old daughter, an Eu National. The home office refuses because of that my ex partner have a share responsibility and can take care my daughter. and also my mother who is british can take care of her. But it is all wrong my ex-partner, haven't prove to my daughter any financial and care since we got separated he even cut the communication between us after he return to his country. My mother is full time working and yes she provide us financially but she is not qualified to look after my daughter. I would appreciate any advice or help in my situation you can give me. Thank you so muchbabes_12https://www.blogger.com/profile/05366047250530892052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5020146007708530033.post-43487215112115246072015-07-05T16:24:28.226+01:002015-07-05T16:24:28.226+01:00Hi there, I'm writing to you in desperation. M...Hi there, I'm writing to you in desperation. My partner and I are facing a tough time appealing for him to remain in the UK. Our back story- we met in the USA in November 2013, I visited three times for short stays during 2014 and in October 2014 he came here on a visitor visa (he is a U.S. citizen, I'm s British citizen and have lived in England all of my life). The plan was for him to go back and forth until we could marry and apply for a spouse visa (although I'm currently self employed and not earning the required amount), BUT then I fell pregnant. We applied for leave for him to remain using the FLR-O form, hoping that the pregnancy and impending birth (due 8th September) would be enough to allow him to stay under human rights grounds. We have just received a letter of refusal but that we have the right to appeal, which I think is our only hope for us to stay together as a family. I'm currently going through divorce proceedings with my ex husband and hope that by the hearing, I will be free to marry. I'm not sure if that helps the situation. I also have two children with my ex husband, who have established a very close bond with my partner. He is unable to work, drive and support us financially and therefore, I am forced to work through any maternity period I would have otherwise had, trying to build up enough to get us closer to the required earnings. The worry and stress is obviously eating away at me and I'm not sleeping, I feel that it's affecting my health. I don't know what our options are, other than to appeal and pray that he will be allowed to stay once the child is born, under human rights grounds. I would really appreciate ANY advice or help you can give me, I'm at my wits end. <br />RegardsMitchell84https://www.blogger.com/profile/07786909276497095000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5020146007708530033.post-7906764874101555282015-05-07T19:43:44.667+01:002015-05-07T19:43:44.667+01:00Hi, how was the hearing?Hi, how was the hearing?Sonelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02211471596106408777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5020146007708530033.post-6662671527925294062015-01-17T02:45:42.076+00:002015-01-17T02:45:42.076+00:00Hi Brit cits. I have a similar story with the moth...Hi Brit cits. I have a similar story with the mother. I am also a mother of a british 1 year old baby. im currently breastfeeding him and my husband who is a british citizen got stage 4 chronic renal disease. we already went to the tribunal and we won the case. unfortunately home office has sent another appeal to the higher court they want to deport me and make a fresh application back home. for what??? im already here in the uk by the way. when we go back home we cant afford to live there because we have no job in there. my husbands condition is another thing. if something we dont want to happen, happen we have no money to pay for the medications and treatment. and the fact that my baby depends on me is another hindrance of me to be deported. Our schedule of appeal to court qill bw on 21 of January. I am really terrified as as to what will be the result of the hearing. still hoping for them to approve my spouse visa as we already spent thousands of money for this case. Can anyone give me advise regarding my situation. or anybody has the same situatiin with me that visa has been granted.??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5020146007708530033.post-35451135064888259672015-01-15T15:37:52.496+00:002015-01-15T15:37:52.496+00:00Hi Phineas..it seems like ti may have been better ...Hi Phineas..it seems like ti may have been better to wait for that letter confirming the DLA before applying; not sure on appeal how a judge will view 'new' information. Good luck with the appeal, and if appeal is not successful by then at least you should hopefully have the DLA letter and re-applying will be a smooth process. if in any doubt, please do seek specialist legal/immigration advice.Sonelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02211471596106408777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5020146007708530033.post-11047300508635618682015-01-15T15:19:01.983+00:002015-01-15T15:19:01.983+00:00My application has been refused , reasons being t...My application has been refused , reasons being that my spouse do not earn 18,600.<br />I am so disappointed, on the letter of decision a paragraph outlines the fact that I and my wife claim that we are an exempt to meeting the threshold income. <br />We have applied for PIP formely called DLA but our application is still pending with them and non of their staff knows when my wife will be booked for an interview. <br />Also I have decided to appeal but but with no supporting documents from PIP I will have to just feel the appeal form, pay the fee and let them know that I am still waiting for our application to PIP TO BE fully processed. <br />I decided to appeal by writing, given that I believe it's just a letter from PIP that will bring us through. <br /><br />Please let me know if I am on the right route and any suggestion is highly welcomed. <br /><br />Contact ; davlan.pd@gmail.com <br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14123668741547737602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5020146007708530033.post-27619954271370832092015-01-15T14:36:22.110+00:002015-01-15T14:36:22.110+00:00Hi Phineas, you lose nothing by politely asking th...Hi Phineas, you lose nothing by politely asking them for an update, given the mismatch between your application processing and their estimated timescales. However just heard of a citizenship application taking 6+ months....part of it could be linked to keeping numbers down pre election, or over burdened staff. Keep us updated and best of luck.Sonelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02211471596106408777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5020146007708530033.post-43566858851957636962015-01-15T14:34:53.310+00:002015-01-15T14:34:53.310+00:00I'm sorry to hear that, but as you'll see ...I'm sorry to hear that, but as you'll see from this site, its the position of many families. What was the reason for the refusal?Sonelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02211471596106408777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5020146007708530033.post-24840941935234136552015-01-08T00:38:39.862+00:002015-01-08T00:38:39.862+00:00Thanks Steven, it's been 11 weeks now since I...Thanks Steven, it's been 11 weeks now since I applied for a spouse visa. <br />I know of someone who received his biometric card in 8 weeks. <br />May be it's because my wife does not earn exactly £18,600 <br />In this case I am abit worried that they will put my application on hold and refuse it later as I have heard from some people. <br />My question is should I write to them asking them why it's taking long.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14123668741547737602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5020146007708530033.post-68794428828370801482015-01-06T12:09:41.522+00:002015-01-06T12:09:41.522+00:00Hi Phineas - the estimates on the website can vary...Hi Phineas - the estimates on the website can vary enornously. I think my wife was past the 95% point when we got our initial entry visa!<br /><br />It depends on the station, the time of year, and many other factors. It's nerve-wracking for sure but in and of itself you should bear that in mind.<br />stevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08698922877414169622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5020146007708530033.post-41986764977846430402015-01-06T11:54:19.409+00:002015-01-06T11:54:19.409+00:00I've just found out that my wife , an American...I've just found out that my wife , an American, has been refused entry to come and settle with me and our three kids. All girls aged 10,7,4. This is an absolute nightmare. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5020146007708530033.post-30245759740764658992015-01-06T03:00:51.337+00:002015-01-06T03:00:51.337+00:00This info was updatee on the 31 /December /2014.
...This info was updatee on the 31 /December /2014. <br />Also, I rang them a couple of times but they say that my application has been processed by 85%. <br /><br />I am abit worried. <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14123668741547737602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5020146007708530033.post-33999927718133335272015-01-06T02:56:57.688+00:002015-01-06T02:56:57.688+00:00Yeap I meant a settlement visa also called spouse ...Yeap I meant a settlement visa also called spouse visa. <br />On the ukba website it says that they normally take 8 weeks to process applications and this info has been uAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14123668741547737602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5020146007708530033.post-41124392498887366412015-01-05T21:19:10.359+00:002015-01-05T21:19:10.359+00:00Presumably you mean a settlement visa? Who told y...Presumably you mean a settlement visa? Who told you it would take no more than 8 weeks? Perhaps contact them to follow up.Sonelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02211471596106408777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5020146007708530033.post-60645269139734202852015-01-05T12:45:15.782+00:002015-01-05T12:45:15.782+00:00Hi, I am into a similar situation. I am married to...Hi, I am into a similar situation. I am married to a brit citizen and we live together in London.<br />We have no children yet and we love each other so much. She is not currently earning £18600 but we have enough money to support ourselves here in the Uk...<br />Also, she went back into full time studies in September 2014 to become a qualified teacher ( 4 months left) . And before my visa ran out, in October 2014 I applied for a UK residence permit. <br />They say it should take no more than 8 weeks to process but mine has been in their cupboards for more than 11 weeks now.<br />I am looking forward to take a job offer now but I can't cause they still have my passport. <br />I don't know what to do given that it's more than 8 weeks now since then. <br />Please help Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14123668741547737602noreply@blogger.com