spouse in pakistan
Oct 14th 2009, 2:37 pm
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spouse in pakistan
hello all,
I've recently moved to the UK with 3 of my children. I am a british citizen along with 2 of my kids. My husband is a pakistani, and currenly resides in pakistan, and he too, is planning on moving to the UK via spouse visa. I just dont know the best way to go along with a spouse visa. To my knowledge, the best way for my husband to get a visa would be to apply for a settlement visa, but I dont know if thats efficient and quick. I'm currently staying at my uncle's house, and I do not have a place of my own, yet. Should I rent out an apartment? Would that be easier for my husband to get his visa? Does anyone know how long it usually takes for one to get a visa through their spouse? What documentation would I be needing?
Any information would be very helpful.
I've recently moved to the UK with 3 of my children. I am a british citizen along with 2 of my kids. My husband is a pakistani, and currenly resides in pakistan, and he too, is planning on moving to the UK via spouse visa. I just dont know the best way to go along with a spouse visa. To my knowledge, the best way for my husband to get a visa would be to apply for a settlement visa, but I dont know if thats efficient and quick. I'm currently staying at my uncle's house, and I do not have a place of my own, yet. Should I rent out an apartment? Would that be easier for my husband to get his visa? Does anyone know how long it usually takes for one to get a visa through their spouse? What documentation would I be needing?
Any information would be very helpful.
Oct 14th 2009, 2:44 pm
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Re: spouse in pakistan
oh sorry one more thing. I have a son of the age 17, and he is an american citizen, and he too is here in the UK. is there a way for my son to continue living in the UK legally by extending his stay? can he work/study?
Oct 14th 2009, 5:14 pm
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Re: spouse in pakistan
If you are a UKC isn't your US son a dual national?
Other than that, you can finds lot of info on visas for spouses etc at www.uk-yankee.com
Other than that, you can finds lot of info on visas for spouses etc at www.uk-yankee.com
Oct 15th 2009, 4:24 pm
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Re: spouse in pakistan
US citizens cant have dual nationalities..right?
Oct 17th 2009, 1:32 am
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Re: spouse in pakistan
From what I have read it looks like he keeps his US citizenship forever, but to pass on US citizenship he must live in the US for 8 years (could be less I forget exactly) and two of those years must be after age 15. Other than that he'd be a dual national with full US and UK passport so long as you are eligible to pass on citizenship to him, and aren't UK citizen by descent.
Oct 17th 2009, 1:49 am
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Oct 17th 2009, 5:14 am
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