Beakersful

And in the same vein, how do you explain to your kids from a previous marriage that you won't be coming back soon? Another worry over this situation.

captainflack

Indeed, we were completely honest with all questions from UKBA but like that Ian Foot bloke on Come Fly with Me, they'll disbelieve anything you say even if it is true and you have no reason to lie anyway. I was told in 2006 to my face by UKBA officer that I was a liar because I claimed to own a company in Dubai 50/50 with my brother (which was true), but the officer claimed this was not possible, and I must have a local partner because 'she knew a bit about Dubai'.

So I can speak with first hand knowledge when I say UKBA employs borderline retards who are rude, lacking in any social skills and who'd be out on the street with a boot up their backside if they were at any private company.

As for my parents, they already know that my kids will grow up Brazilian. Britain has done squat for me except try to make my life miserable, that's why I've spent as much of my life as possible outside the place. As Brazilians, they have so much more opportunities in life, and have a fair chance of watching their national football team actually win a WC or three in their lifetime.

scot47

Having a foreign spouse is now an incredibly complicated business for those of us who are subjects of Her Britannic Majesty.