Where to start? sons USA girlfriend wants to move to UK to be with him.

hannahp

scooby088 wrote: »

Completely agree, how long will it be before this story appears in take a break.

OP you have been given some very good advice on the forum and I guess no one has anything else constructive to add to the advice already given, I am afraid there are no easy ways round your sons predicament. And I guess that you will need to talk to your son giving him all the facts, you may have done this already but I doubt it.

If I had known that posting a question on this forum was going to lead to comments like this and assumptions with little or no basis then I wouldn't have bothered. I have already stated several posts ago that I would have a chat with my son.
But clearly with the taste of blood the dogs need to be fed.
I despair at comments like the 'take a Break' one.
What a useless contribution!
I don't need anymore advice now thanks.
If anyone else sees fit to post sarcastic comments I will treat it with the silent contempt that is now obviously necessary to end the silliness.

*Robin*

OP this organisation supports Autistic people, helping find suitable employment which values their mental strengths:

http://uk.specialisterne.com/

Apologies if you're already aware of them.

ragstorags

This is why I'm scared to post on here^^

hannahp

ragstorags wrote: »

This is why I'm scared to post on here^^

Unfortunately it happens too often, one wrong comment not even that sometimes and the mob descends.
I didn't criticize any advice, only defended myself against inaccuracies or rudeness and people who clearly have not read the thread properly.

Luckily I haven't experienced this sort of ignorance first hand very often, but unfortunately my son does and i was trying to help him, I won't use a forum again to ask for advice.

A big thank you to Robin for the link, I was unaware of this organisation.

FBaby

I think the reason why posters reacted as they did is because your posts read as if you'd already assumed they were going to be married, enjoying a family together here in the UK and leading your son to believe that this indeed was feasable.

Your first post refers to them as enjoying family life together in the future when they're seem to be at a no later stage than long distance girlfriend/boyfriend stage, with both not in a position to financially support each other.

I think it is because of this information that the posts derailed, but you have indeed received very good immigration information, and we can only hope that you are taking this in a way to encourage your son to either review his/your views on his ability to hold a job long term, or help him go through the very difficult acceptance that he might not be able to take things forward with this particular person.

In any case, I genuinely wish your son good luck because it must be heartbreaking to realise that the laws and immigration does impact of your emotional choices, and that is for anyone in the world.

SnooksNJ

hannahp wrote: »

Who said that and on what grounds ?
I am simply asking if there is a legitimate way to help some one immigrate?
Why should she not be allowed, if she is prepared to work & contribute?

Because your son doesn't make 18,600 and since the US isn't a war torn country the view is if they want the right to a family life move to the US.
Here's a link to someone who received some kind of discretionary visa.



http://talk.uk-yankee.com/index.php?topic=84331.0
https://www.facebook.com/HelpingSaveTheKellyFamily/

peachyprice

JasX wrote: »

Fine have it your way if, the OPs son is completely useless and unwilling to contemplate EVER saving, EVER working, EVER applying themself in any way whatsoever the answer is a very short

"It's never going to happen"

I apologise for suggesting varied options that could be achieved if the OPs son (or girlfriend) were prepared to apply/stretch themselves a bit. Thank you for pointing out this was an error on my part.

I will in future refrain from encouraging people in any way, and as you point out simply assume they are thoroughly feeckless and useless with zero hope of achieving anything from the outset

I withdraw my previous suggestions and information on possible visa routes.

Happy now? :A

You really do struggle with comprehension don't you. Maybe they don't teach it so well on your fluffy planet.

What has OP written to suggest that her autistic/disabled son is a) going to turn into a hardworking go-getter overnight and b) all his health worries are going to get better in the near future so that he can get a well paid job and won't be a health burden on another country?

Oh, that's right, NOTHING.

clint_S

barbarawright wrote: »

I didn't say that all advisors are good. i just pointed out that it is against the law to give immigration advice if you aren't qualified. The OP has received some good advice on this thread but also some *terrible* advice

There is no requirement to be qualified, you simply have to be registered or be members of certain professional bodies. This is why people who charge sometimes also give terrible advice.

clint_S

MissMoneypenny wrote: »

The rules changed in 2010 and now she must work at that company for at least 12 months before she can move to the UK on a temporary visa only (no longer leads to British citizenship since 2010).

Plus the UK has raised the standard of that visa so that it is hard to get, and it looks like they may raise the standard again very soon.




Since 2010 only 20,700 of these visas are now given each year and very difficult to get, plus the company must now carry out a Resident Labour Market Test to show they couldn't find anyone else to do the job and can only bring in people to do graduate level jobs.

Plus it looks the governmnet will soon make the minimum wage for that visa to be 30k and make the company that employs them pay an amount each year they have a foreign worker, with that money being used to train Brits.




Nope, the UK changed that too. He must work in the other country, must be married to her and must prove he has moved his centre of life to that country for at least 6 months i.e. give up his DLA and intergrate into that countries culture. On return to the UK he wont be able to claim DLA or PIP for 2 years.



Nope.that has changed too. Did you read your link? No longer leads to British citizenship. They must have worked for their employer for 12 months. The employer isn't a resident of the UK. They can only stay for a maximum of 6 months or less than that if their employer leaves before. Basically, that is now for those people who visit the UK and want to bring staff with them, but while in the UK they must pay them the UK minimum wage etc.

Please point out where I stated anything would lead to British Citizenship. I was talking about Visas and moving over. Since all your Nope are really yeps but doesn't give you citizenship, which I never said it did, you seem to agree with what I said.

clint_S

MissMoneypenny wrote: »

Would you show me the link to that law please.



I'll agree with that, but what makes you think that paid advisors don't give bad advice too?

It is a criminal offence for a person to provide immigration advice or services in the UK unless their organisation is regulated by the Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC) or is otherwise covered by the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/how-to-become-a-regulated-immigration-adviser/how-to-become-a-regulated-immigration-adviser