Friend might be being used for a visa

scooby088

InsideInsurance wrote: »

Again, so do you shop everyone you meet that you think may foreign to the UKBA because there is no evidence they arent an overstayer?

The OP admits they dont know the facts but "has a bad feeling about the relationship". Do you not think that this may colour their guess at what the situation is?

It would appear, or at least as it was first posted, that the guy has a valid visa until September and he has concerns that it cannot be renewed. All of these sound plausable, we all know the current government is trying to reduce the number of foreigners in the country. I would take the bracketed "student" with a large pinch of salt.

As said again I would shop someone who I thought to be illegal in the sense that I knew they were doing it illegally, just the same as I would if someone was claiming benefits they weren't entitled to. If the OP has a problem then it's up to her/him to do something about it.

Jox

I know some "illegal immigrants", they are lovely, decent people who have come to this country to provide for their families who live in countries where there are no employment opportunities and corruption.

They have spent thousands on legal fees to try to formalise their status, their lawyers have written countless letters to the home office to ask them to give an answer one way or another and month after month, year after year the letters are ignored.

These people have been in this country for years without seeing their mother or father, their grandparents have died in the country where they are from, and their grandchildren have been unable to attend the funerals.

These people have children of their own in a limbo situation.

Who are we to judge others who leave a horrible situation to try to make life better for themselves and their families. They do the crappy jobs that someone from this country probably wouldn't get out of bed at 6am in all weathers to do.

The history of this country is built on immigration, we choose to make some people illegal because of where they come from.

If someone has the money they can apply for a visa (no guarantee that they will get it and they won't get the money back).

It is a misconception that people come to this country for benefits, perpetuated by the right wing press, they want to work and contribute to society in a positive way not live a miserable existence on benefits.

Good luck shopping them, the home office will do nothing about that either. There is a massive back log of files that they have to get through, doesn't seem like they are in a hurry to clear it any time soon.

avantra

InsideInsurance wrote: »

Wow, how amazingly racist people are. I didnt realise people still believed so strongly this country is the land of milk and honey.

My uncle got similar "advice" from family, friends and random people about his Colombian girlfriend, that she was just after his money, just wanted a visa etc from people that had never met her, knew nothing about her and so were judging her purely on the basis of what country she happened to be born in. Well, 60 years on he still has his house and his wife and 4 children, 5 grand children and the first great grandchild is on the way.

Its a pity that after 60 years and increasing globalisation that as soon as you mention a third world country that most people assume the person is up to no good.


To the OP - you have no right to interfere with someone else's relationship and I would tell you exactly where to go if you were my friend and you asked to look at my wife's documents.

As a friend, you have expressed your concerns and they have been noted. As a friend your job is now to support her and if it turns out to be a true relationship then be happy for her and apologise. If it does turn out your right then to be there to help pick up the pieces without gloating or saying "I told you so".

Did you sign a prenup when you got married? Did you consider your partner was only with you for ulterior motives or don't any UK/EU males do that?

I agree, keep your nose out for your sake and her, if she need to make a mistake in order to learn so be it.

My wife is foreign and I was also warned by the good souls at the time that she is after money and passport, 17 years on she works for the MOD and we adopted two British kids. Tarring with a thick brush should be left in the last century please.