Originally Posted by nonthaburi

Think she may struggle with that spouse visa , although if she has ILR, maybe she can. I'm not sure.

Family members, she should take a good long look at the rules there. Methinks no chance.

Originally Posted by Gazza-d

Loads of the nurses in my area have their spouse with them so unless thing have changed.

Originally Posted by Crystal Dale

To change the subject completely, my wife's sister got married in PH this June to a soldier in the PH army. She's a nurse here in Uk. Apparently, they have to wait 6 mths for a marriage certificate (according to my wife) then her plan is to apply for a spouse visa even though she's not yet a British citizen, and to also get some of his family members here.
The nurse has been here between 3-4 years and doesn't plan to move back to PH unless I suppose she can't ever get him over here.
When I got married in 2011 I was in PH just 3 weeks for the whole process and was given a certified copy of the marriage certificate before flying home but it seems things are different know?

Originally Posted by Thairetired2016

Why are you so insecure? Asian girls will exploit this.

Originally Posted by Crystal Dale

being single all my life and only getting someone interested in me because I could possibly give them a better life over here is the reason why I'm insecure.

Originally Posted by Crystal Dale

being single all my life and only getting someone interested in me because I could possibly give them a better life over here is the reason why I'm insecure.

Originally Posted by spouse of scouse

You deserve better. Aim higher.

Originally Posted by Thairetired2016

I dare say that going for an Asian girl who doesn't have your level of education or a career, you have a great chance to end up with a "gold digger". A foreigner is the way for a better life for them.
"Over here" I guess is UK. Surely you should be able to find a partner/wife who wants a companion and not just a money supplier. Most women nowadays have a career and are independent. Or may be you mix in the wrong circles? Join a club, sports, dancing, reading or whatever, go on a group tour to somewhere you want to see. You will meet single ladies. This is what I would recommend to my son if I had one.

Originally Posted by Crystal Dale

I wouldn't call her a gold digger and I didn't think that I was foolish to get involved with an Asian and from a poor background but looking back now and with the knowledge I've acquired, it's fair to say I was naive but it was such an exciting opportunity to be with someone from a different culture. Yes, I need to move on and try meet an honest lady over here. Joining clubs can help with that, you're right.

Originally Posted by Crystal Dale

Thanks and maybe I do

Originally Posted by Gazza-d

Loads of the nurses in my area have their spouse with them so unless thing have changed.

Originally Posted by Crystal Dale

I don't have a grudge against my wife's sister , who I call Florence, but is it right that she gets her husband here (If she ever manages it) yet me as a British citizen can't get my wife....? Florence obviously worked hard to get a nursing qualifications and be accepted by the NHS but I'm British so have more of a right to a family life than she does. I'm being punished just for wanting to be with someone who happens to be an unskilled Asian.

Originally Posted by Pollyana

You, as a Biritish citizen, could sponsor your wife to join you and stay permanently, if you metthe requirements.
Florence could not sponsor her husband to stay permanently, unless she is already ILR or a citizen

If Florence is just in the UK on a work visa her husband can only join her and stay while that lasts

Originally Posted by nonthaburi

Call me old fashioned but is there anything wrong with just going out getting drunk and talking to people in a bar club etc. You might surprise yourself.