Follow your gut it's rarely wrong !
No way would I pay full upfront, all kinds of excuses could follow. Stage payments would be a compromise. Complete X get Y build a relationship.
Married Visa, GO TALK to them and find out, areas etc as always will vary.
Its because of this inconsistency you are potential danger. what has happened in one area doesnt follow it will automaticaly happen in another. SPEAK to the people in YOUR area they are the one who will unltimately take action. Get it from the horses mouth.
There have been many reports over the years of people claiming what you are saying here, and many have come "unstuck". From a a guy just sat in his wifes bar, to guy helping his wife sell chicken from a roadside stall. Immigration if they are of a mnd, will do what they are going to do! Technically you should not be there.
Realistically, throw the dice ! I definitely wouldnt be checking people in. It onbly takes one phone call. one video and your sunk !
Dont risk it is my advice. Keep a very low profile.
There is nothing wrong with the place, only your attitude toward it.
If its a good paying Job, take it and give yourself 6 months if you can't adjust or settle, leave. You won't know until you do it.
Personally, it would suit me just fine as I live in the sticks anyway. I love the partial isolation. Enjoy the trips to bright lights occasionally makes those much more enjoyable.
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