Mum told me not to...............................
Mar 16th 2006, 9:00 pm
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Mum told me not to...............................
marry a toyboy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My OH is 9 years younger than me
we have been together 15 years and married for 13 of those but our CO needs further proof of an ongoing relationship 
No reason behind the request but our agent seems to think it's because of the age difference so after being on cloud 9 last week cos things were moving we are now getting copies of bank statements, joint bills and statements from rellies and friends to prove that we are indeed a couple
If mum was still alive I bet she would have said 'told you not to marry a toyboy!'
Ah well back to the bottle
Loz x
My OH is 9 years younger than me
we have been together 15 years and married for 13 of those but our CO needs further proof of an ongoing relationship No reason behind the request but our agent seems to think it's because of the age difference so after being on cloud 9 last week cos things were moving we are now getting copies of bank statements, joint bills and statements from rellies and friends to prove that we are indeed a couple
If mum was still alive I bet she would have said 'told you not to marry a toyboy!'
Ah well back to the bottle
Loz x
Mar 16th 2006, 9:20 pm
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Re: Mum told me not to...............................
Originally Posted by loz
marry a toyboy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My OH is 9 years younger than me we have been together 15 years and married for 13 of those but our CO needs further proof of an ongoing relationship
No reason behind the request but our agent seems to think it's because of the age difference so after being on cloud 9 last week cos things were moving we are now getting copies of bank statements, joint bills and statements from rellies and friends to prove that we are indeed a couple
If mum was still alive I bet she would have said 'told you not to marry a toyboy!'
Ah well back to the bottle
Loz x
My OH is 9 years younger than me
we have been together 15 years and married for 13 of those but our CO needs further proof of an ongoing relationship No reason behind the request but our agent seems to think it's because of the age difference so after being on cloud 9 last week cos things were moving we are now getting copies of bank statements, joint bills and statements from rellies and friends to prove that we are indeed a couple
If mum was still alive I bet she would have said 'told you not to marry a toyboy!'
Ah well back to the bottle
Loz x
(Shouldn't have said that they could be watching and this could be why I am still waiting for a CO after 5 1/2 months)
You enjoy your young(er) man
Mar 16th 2006, 9:42 pm
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Re: Mum told me not to...............................
Originally Posted by loz
marry a toyboy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My OH is 9 years younger than me we have been together 15 years and married for 13 of those but our CO needs further proof of an ongoing relationship
No reason behind the request but our agent seems to think it's because of the age difference so after being on cloud 9 last week cos things were moving we are now getting copies of bank statements, joint bills and statements from rellies and friends to prove that we are indeed a couple
If mum was still alive I bet she would have said 'told you not to marry a toyboy!'
Ah well back to the bottle
Loz x
My OH is 9 years younger than me
we have been together 15 years and married for 13 of those but our CO needs further proof of an ongoing relationship No reason behind the request but our agent seems to think it's because of the age difference so after being on cloud 9 last week cos things were moving we are now getting copies of bank statements, joint bills and statements from rellies and friends to prove that we are indeed a couple
If mum was still alive I bet she would have said 'told you not to marry a toyboy!'
Ah well back to the bottle
Loz x
Oh b****y hell - my OH is 11 years younger than me. We've been married for 9 years, together for 12 and have 2 kids - what more evidence can they need. Reminds me of when I wanted a home birth with DD 2 and they came up with any reason possible to stop me (I got my way BTY)...
Lou
Mar 16th 2006, 9:49 pm
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Re: Mum told me not to...............................
Originally Posted by loz
marry a toyboy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My OH is 9 years younger than me we have been together 15 years and married for 13 of those but our CO needs further proof of an ongoing relationship
No reason behind the request but our agent seems to think it's because of the age difference so after being on cloud 9 last week cos things were moving we are now getting copies of bank statements, joint bills and statements from rellies and friends to prove that we are indeed a couple
If mum was still alive I bet she would have said 'told you not to marry a toyboy!'
Ah well back to the bottle
Loz x
My OH is 9 years younger than me
we have been together 15 years and married for 13 of those but our CO needs further proof of an ongoing relationship No reason behind the request but our agent seems to think it's because of the age difference so after being on cloud 9 last week cos things were moving we are now getting copies of bank statements, joint bills and statements from rellies and friends to prove that we are indeed a couple
If mum was still alive I bet she would have said 'told you not to marry a toyboy!'
Ah well back to the bottle
Loz x
The visa blokes will want to see personal correspondence, photos of the happy couple together, testimonials from friends who have watched your love grow over time, etc. In other words, things which prove that you have a deep and abiding relationship.
I have been advised that the officials who review people's applications will also keep an eye out for photos with different scenes and different clothes, demonstrating a genuine life together. (Apparently some people who try to fudge their application with a sham marriage, often shoot a whole roll of film in the same set of clothes!)
I have attached images of the guideline documents to give you some idea of the material you will need to provide. It is pretty serious stuff.
Take care not to underestimate the volume (or intimacy) of the evidence they will ask to see.
And best of British luck to you all.
Mar 16th 2006, 9:59 pm
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Re: Mum told me not to...............................
Originally Posted by Vash the Stampede
For other people reading this thread, be aware that the process involved in this type of application can feel uncomfortably intrusive at times.
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Mar 16th 2006, 10:05 pm
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Re: Mum told me not to...............................
Long story,
Had 3 wedding ceremnonies 2 wedding certs, have two wedding albums (wedding cake smaller in 2nd) third selection of wedding photos and all this happened in under a month!!!!! (not a freak religion either!!!) All to the same guy (he had his chance to get away more than once!!!)
Hope they don't start asking to see more proof then we've sent - nightmare!!!!
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Had 3 wedding ceremnonies 2 wedding certs, have two wedding albums (wedding cake smaller in 2nd) third selection of wedding photos and all this happened in under a month!!!!! (not a freak religion either!!!) All to the same guy (he had his chance to get away more than once!!!)
Hope they don't start asking to see more proof then we've sent - nightmare!!!!
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Mar 16th 2006, 10:05 pm
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Re: Mum told me not to...............................
Originally Posted by Vash the Stampede
For other people reading this thread, be aware that the process involved in this type of application can feel uncomfortably intrusive at times. (I have this advice from my twin brother, whose American wife was grilled rather thoroughly.)
The visa blokes will want to see personal correspondence, photos of the happy couple together, testimonials from friends who have watched your love grow over time, etc. In other words, things which prove that you have a deep and abiding relationship.
I have been advised that the officials who review people's applications will also keep an eye out for photos with different scenes and different clothes, demonstrating a genuine life together. (Apparently some people who try to fudge their application with a sham marriage, often shoot a whole roll of film in the same set of clothes!)
I have attached images of the guideline documents to give you some idea of the material you will need to provide. It is pretty serious stuff.
Take care not to underestimate the volume (or intimacy) of the evidence they will ask to see.
And best of British luck to you all.
The visa blokes will want to see personal correspondence, photos of the happy couple together, testimonials from friends who have watched your love grow over time, etc. In other words, things which prove that you have a deep and abiding relationship.
I have been advised that the officials who review people's applications will also keep an eye out for photos with different scenes and different clothes, demonstrating a genuine life together. (Apparently some people who try to fudge their application with a sham marriage, often shoot a whole roll of film in the same set of clothes!)
I have attached images of the guideline documents to give you some idea of the material you will need to provide. It is pretty serious stuff.
Take care not to underestimate the volume (or intimacy) of the evidence they will ask to see.
And best of British luck to you all.
They MIGHT go indepth, however when we applied for my Hubby's spouse visa they didnt at all.
We gave pictures, a letter from each of us telling how we met and where we see our relationship heading etc, some financial statements and just 2 letters from my family and not too much else.
They didnt ask for any more than that and we didnt feel like they wanted anything more in depth.
I am 4 years older than my Hubby and we had been together for 3 years in total and married for 1 year when we applied.
Dont be TOO terrified if you have a genuine relationship and you are applying for visa. Its not always that bad.
Hels
Mar 16th 2006, 10:05 pm
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Re: Mum told me not to...............................
Originally Posted by Vash the Stampede
For other people reading this thread, be aware that the process involved in this type of application can feel uncomfortably intrusive at times. (I have this advice from my twin brother, whose American wife was grilled rather thoroughly.)
The visa blokes will want to see personal correspondence, photos of the happy couple together, testimonials from friends who have watched your love grow over time, etc. In other words, things which prove that you have a deep and abiding relationship.
I have been advised that the officials who review people's applications will also keep an eye out for photos with different scenes and different clothes, demonstrating a genuine life together. (Apparently some people who try to fudge their application with a sham marriage, often shoot a whole roll of film in the same set of clothes!)
I have attached images of the guideline documents to give you some idea of the material you will need to provide. It is pretty serious stuff.
Take care not to underestimate the volume (or intimacy) of the evidence they will ask to see.
And best of British luck to you all.
The visa blokes will want to see personal correspondence, photos of the happy couple together, testimonials from friends who have watched your love grow over time, etc. In other words, things which prove that you have a deep and abiding relationship.
I have been advised that the officials who review people's applications will also keep an eye out for photos with different scenes and different clothes, demonstrating a genuine life together. (Apparently some people who try to fudge their application with a sham marriage, often shoot a whole roll of film in the same set of clothes!)
I have attached images of the guideline documents to give you some idea of the material you will need to provide. It is pretty serious stuff.
Take care not to underestimate the volume (or intimacy) of the evidence they will ask to see.
And best of British luck to you all.
Don't these things usually apply to spouse visas? We married here 9 years ago!!!!!!!!!
Mar 16th 2006, 10:08 pm
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Re: Mum told me not to...............................
Originally Posted by charles.edington
Don't these things usually apply to spouse visas?
We married here 9 years ago!!!!!!!!!
Mar 16th 2006, 10:10 pm
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Re: Mum told me not to...............................
Originally Posted by Hels
They MIGHT go indepth, however when we applied for my Hubby's spouse visa they didnt at all.
We gave pictures, a letter from each of us telling how we met and where we see our relationship heading etc, some financial statements and just 2 letters from my family and not too much else.
They didnt ask for any more than that and we didnt feel like they wanted anything more in depth.
I am 4 years older than my Hubby and we had been together for 3 years in total and married for 1 year when we applied.
Dont be TOO terrified if you have a genuine relationship and you are applying for visa. Its not always that bad.
Hels
We gave pictures, a letter from each of us telling how we met and where we see our relationship heading etc, some financial statements and just 2 letters from my family and not too much else.
They didnt ask for any more than that and we didnt feel like they wanted anything more in depth.
I am 4 years older than my Hubby and we had been together for 3 years in total and married for 1 year when we applied.
Dont be TOO terrified if you have a genuine relationship and you are applying for visa. Its not always that bad.
Hels
She's only one year younger than me, and we'll have been married for two years by the time we apply.
But if necessary, we have boggins of proof; they'll be sorry they ever asked to see anything!
Mar 16th 2006, 10:11 pm
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Re: Mum told me not to...............................
Originally Posted by Grayling
It's the price everyone has to pay for those who DO try to fiddle the system.
G
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I believe they have a section on the forms which reads:
People with "wives" called "Dave" need not apply.
Mar 16th 2006, 10:14 pm
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Re: Mum told me not to...............................
Originally Posted by Vash the Stampede
Yes, exactly - and a bloody good thing too, in my opinion! I don't want some dodgy geezer and his "wife" sneaking into my country under false pretences.
Especially if his "wife" is called "Dave."
Especially if his "wife" is called "Dave."
V funny vash - I agree wholeheartedly though...
Mar 16th 2006, 10:14 pm
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Re: Mum told me not to...............................
Originally Posted by loz
marry a toyboy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My OH is 9 years younger than me we have been together 15 years and married for 13 of those but our CO needs further proof of an ongoing relationship
No reason behind the request but our agent seems to think it's because of the age difference so after being on cloud 9 last week cos things were moving we are now getting copies of bank statements, joint bills and statements from rellies and friends to prove that we are indeed a couple
If mum was still alive I bet she would have said 'told you not to marry a toyboy!'
Ah well back to the bottle
Loz x
My OH is 9 years younger than me
we have been together 15 years and married for 13 of those but our CO needs further proof of an ongoing relationship No reason behind the request but our agent seems to think it's because of the age difference so after being on cloud 9 last week cos things were moving we are now getting copies of bank statements, joint bills and statements from rellies and friends to prove that we are indeed a couple
If mum was still alive I bet she would have said 'told you not to marry a toyboy!'
Ah well back to the bottle
Loz x
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Mar 16th 2006, 10:15 pm
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Re: Mum told me not to...............................
Originally Posted by loz
marry a toyboy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My OH is 9 years younger than me we have been together 15 years and married for 13 of those but our CO needs further proof of an ongoing relationship
No reason behind the request but our agent seems to think it's because of the age difference so after being on cloud 9 last week cos things were moving we are now getting copies of bank statements, joint bills and statements from rellies and friends to prove that we are indeed a couple
If mum was still alive I bet she would have said 'told you not to marry a toyboy!'
Ah well back to the bottle
Loz x
My OH is 9 years younger than me
we have been together 15 years and married for 13 of those but our CO needs further proof of an ongoing relationship No reason behind the request but our agent seems to think it's because of the age difference so after being on cloud 9 last week cos things were moving we are now getting copies of bank statements, joint bills and statements from rellies and friends to prove that we are indeed a couple
If mum was still alive I bet she would have said 'told you not to marry a toyboy!'
Ah well back to the bottle
Loz x
Mar 17th 2006, 5:35 am
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Re: Mum told me not to...............................
That seems really strange to me too !!
I am 11 years older than my partner and we had no problems getting our Spouse Visa. We had known each other for just over 2 years and had lived together for 18 months at the time of applying. We weren't asked to provide any further proof of our relationship. Seems a bit weird that someone who has been married for 13 years should be asked for more proof
Wendy
I am 11 years older than my partner and we had no problems getting our Spouse Visa. We had known each other for just over 2 years and had lived together for 18 months at the time of applying. We weren't asked to provide any further proof of our relationship. Seems a bit weird that someone who has been married for 13 years should be asked for more proof
Wendy