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A Home Office spokesperson said: “All applications are considered on their individual merits, on the basis of the evidence provided and in accordance with the immigration rules.

Whilst i also sympathise with the couple there are rules in place for a reason, we are no different from Thailand or any other country

My friend married someone from the USA (she had been living here (UK) with her mother who had married an english man)

Note: 16 when arrived but 18+ when married

They were given 2 years to provide evidence of their relationship (a settlement visa /leave to remain i presume) and a list of criteria that they needed to show after this time

One week before the due date they handed over a bunch of documents that proved, beyond all doubt, their relationship was genuine. However they was told that she had to leave the country immediatley as most of the documents were not from the criteria that they had been given/required. No chance of appeal as no time left

It seems this couple, also, have ignored all the protocols and are now paying the price

28 minutes ago, Almer said:

If you are a UK pension receiver and stay out of the country for more  than 90 days you do not get an annual pension increase 

That is not true

As long as the UK is you main residence you will continue to get a pension increase

However if you are regularly staying out of the UK they would question your residency

13 hours ago, gearbox said:

Ditto. The car manufacturing is going to be decimated the same way as in Australia. All decisions for that will be made offshore as the Brits don't own any car brand now.

worked in car manufacturing for 30 years and the writing has been on the wall  for the last 15 years (absolutely nothing to do with Brexit). Manufacturers are using Brexit as a reason to pull out, its called saving their company image

Manufacturing has been switched to new countries in the EU like romania and turkey where labour was cheap (turkey not in the EU but given nearly the same export deal as other countries in the EU)  still, considerably cheaper than the UK 

The UK, although mostly, was not the only casaulty as some EU countries have also suffered

On 7/14/2019 at 9:28 AM, sandyf said:

Percentages vary across the country with a fairly significant number above the 10% mark, hardly a small minority.

On 7/14/2019 at 9:28 AM, sandyf said:

Most businesses would be fairly reliant on a customer group that was over 10% of its customers

I referenced  your link and to be honest nothing surprised me with both universities from my city well above the 10% 

I am pleasrd that you stated most businesses above and i would agree with that statement, however, my accounts being from 2 lecturers, it was their opinion that so much money could be made from student enrolments it was all about bums on seats (as they stated)

The lobbying by universities to change the visa rules in my opinion can only be seen as an attempt to  enrol more students and hence more income. Nothing wrong with that as it still would put money into the UK economy

Out of term ( my friend has the laundry contract) these halls of residences( basically hotels now) are rented out to tourists (only started last year).

I should mention at a loss last year but only due to bad management as run by the students themselves to a large degree

MY point is/was that these universities are run totally as a business. external/overseas students may  provide a good source of income but by no means provide/support  UK places

My opinion obviously stems from the views of 2 lecturers and observations around campus whilst studying and helping my friend with his laundry contract

4 minutes ago, Percy P said:

I'm a single person but not alone I have two dogs who share my home.The one is white not one foot tall,the other is Brown I took in from the rain. ect

Thats it then problem solved 

All single expats are to take in 2 dogs and we get rid of the soi dog problem at the same time

Happy Days every one a winner

On 7/13/2019 at 3:54 AM, sandyf said:

The UK is desperate for medical professionals but they do little to resolve the problem. Universities have openly admitted they need overseas students to subsidise the domestic students and of those that can afford it is unlikely that many will be very productive.

I don't know where you have got this information or maybe it is just applies to medical professions 

I come from a 2 university city (1 new -college gaining university status  in the last 7 years) and only finished a degree course 8 years ago

Universities are big business, the money to be made is extrodinary 12 halls of residences built and whole areas of the city now occuppied by students in those 7 years

Not only do they get the cost from students they also get grants from the government, for a 4 year course £500 year 1 £350 £250 £175 in latter years

Lecturers would basically give you the questions to the exams so you would be prepared (and the answers in some cases). As one lecturer told me, it's all about bums on seats

Yes of course there are foriegn students (mainly chinese i would say) but the idea that they rely on them is preposterous (but a huge source of income)

overseas students are a very small minority but growing by the year from my observations

22 hours ago, madmen said:

What did these men think would happen when marrying a low educated farm girl/bar girl?

I could not agee with you more. Trying to have an intellectual conversation is like sticking

pins in oneself

Used to think it was more to do with the language barrier and would get better. One young little sprog later, too late

For a lot of people here its not an issue, their either just looking for companionship or on the same level

That said, for me, nothing can compare to the love of a child and you certainly won't be lonely (not for the next 16 years anyway)

Fully understand the reasons for people who say rent but as someone has already implied, the grass is always greener on the other side.

8 hours ago, tracy3eyes said:

Just direct from Halifax Uk using swift. And it arrives FTT

Transferwise has already stated they cannot guarantee the FTT code

Many posters have recieved both

So on the basis that yourself and a few other people have recieved the FTT code we are supposed to think everything is OK?

Are you prepared to risk your extension when you suddenly realise they haven't been coming through this way for a few months and the ensuing panic to try and sort it out

4 hours ago, Thaiwrath said:

No, Article 44 was there so you could have everything your own way.

Very little, if anything, has changed with "your version" of civilian rule, and, one way or another, your days at the helm are numbered. 

Not unless the senate get disolved where he holds absolute power

He probably, now holds more power than before as he  has the will of the senate to warrant any decision he makes.

3 hours ago, stephehr said:

You have to ask yourself the question why did you take them to court?  For your money right.  So let the lawyer deal with it

Are you not reading his post or just picking out bits you want to

The cost of the lawyer will eat up any returns he will see,  or more

10 minutes ago, Jack Mountain said:

TW is not to blame, they always have said from the start that the last leg of the transfer is domestic. 

Not so sure that statement is correct 

Why were Bangkok banks statements always identified as  FTT, until now ?

Bangkok bank has declared that it not due to them

Transferwise has admitted they have changed the way they are doing things now (we have not been told what has changed)

I can only assume they did not have enough liquidity within Thailand until now

Now they state, as always, it is to save us money. This is not about saving us money but about them making more money

i transfer 1 million baht plus and i suspect most people do close to this, so the sums involved will equate to millions,  whether dollars, pounds or any other currency

5 minutes ago, theoldgit said:

Could it be this?

Yes that is it is but if you click on it, it shows a list of other banks that it transfers from 

Definitely not what we all want to see as it specifies an internal transfer not an international transfer 

This could be a big problem for many of us that need to prove an international transfer for our extension 

This is what happens when when you promise more positions than are available to ensure your victory

Having said that he could just make up some more like the 250 for the senate 

2 minutes ago, racyrick said:

What was the code in your bank book?

The bank book only has rom for a 3 digit code.

Thanks

I have online banking to check the money has arrived, always shown as FTT until today

39 minutes ago, mosan said:

What you should do is go to your bank and ask them for an explanation and emphasize why you need said explanation.  Additionally you can ask them to provide you with a letter of explanation (or a Credit Advise at the bare minimum) for immigration purposes.

 

A reply from you on this matter would be greatly appreciated.

Not in a position to at the moment as i'm in the UK and will be for a while

I use the 800k so does not affect me but have been considering changing to a dependant visa/extension

Ultimately it could affect me in the future. I will do as you have suggested but cannot at this time