vinny

Just been reading a few other threads and it seems that the general consensus is for our thai wives to be to keep their maiden names when we get married.

Am I reading this right? does it make things easier for any dealings we/she has in Thailand.

Im not bothered either way and if it makes our lives any easier well all the better.

Yes. She may also now keep her title.

See also Temporary Resident

Visiting Canada

Statistical information: Applications processed at Canadian visa offices

Visiting Canada: Letter of invitation for countries whose citizens require a Temporary Resident Visa to enter Canada

Visiting Canada — Applying for a temporary resident visa outside Canada (IMM 5256):

When should I apply?

Applications should be made at least one month before your intended departure date.

Note: If you are mailing your application, allow up to eight weeks for it to be received as mail services can vary.

See also:

Visa charges

Partner Migration Visa

Partner Migration Visa questions

Partner Visa Options

More info: Immigrating to Canada.

Currently, the requirements includes being free from immigration time restrictions on the day of application.

Cost of applying.

If you are planning to go in October, suggest applying as soon as possible as Visa Wait Times states:

****IMPORTANT NOTE: Processing wait time DOES NOT include the time required for administrative processing. These procedures require additional time. Most administrative processing is resolved within 60 days of application. When administrative processing is required, the timing will vary based on individual circumstances of each case. Therefore, before making inquiries about status of administrative processing, applicants or their representatives will need to wait at least 90 days from the date of interview or submission of supplemental documents, whichever is later. Processing wait time also does not include the time required to return the passport to applicants, by either courier services or the local mail system.

More information: How to register a birth.

See also Rob's Guide To UK Settlement Application Preparation.

VAF4 is correct.

13.17 - Interviewing may be useful.

See also Requirement for Tuberculosis testing for applicants visiting the UK for longer than 6 months.

No need to buy tickets before getting the visa. However, suitable date of travel should be given.

13.5 - Spouses/civil partners and how they qualify:

Guidance on how to assess the above qualifications is given in the remainder of this chapter except for that on maintenance and accommodation which is given in Chapter 9.

If refused, then applying too soon or too late affects rights of appeal (SA (Pakistan) and JM).

See also Transfer your visa to a new passport and Visa fees. However, wonder if 1.12 - Transferring a visa to a new passport is applicable?

See also Thai Document Translation and Samples and Notarial Services > Translations (Foreign Language Documents) > Click here for a list of Translators.

But how the hel_l do I get her the Egypt visa!>?

Ask the Embassy.

We had asked for the full 2 years and got it. I am not sure what would have happened if we had been applying for an FLR to get the 2 years probationary period. Would they have only granted a short FLR to meet the 2 year rule and then expect you to apply for another FLR if you have not passed the test ?

See also £400 For A Month?, FLR mistake?

See also Applying For An Flr Instead Of Ilr ? Be Aware !

She cannot apply for a Fiancé(e) visa from within the UK (295).

Currently, she must apply for a certificate of approval before she can marry, unless she plans to get married at an Anglican Church in England or Wales, after marriage banns or with a religious licence.

However, the UKBA's policy of compelling people to apply for certificates of approval has been fundamentally undermined in the House of Lords' judgement

It's not yet apparent whether the UKBA is still going to require foreign nationals to apply for certificates of approval, but this would certainly seem otiose when the Lords have ruled the requirement as being an infringement of the right to marry.

If possible, I'd hang on a month or so and see what materialises.

Immediately after marriage, if she has valid leave to enter/remain and had been last admitted for longer than six months, she may switch to FLR(M) (285) and subsequently apply for SET(M) (288).

Don't forget to KOL requirements and collect the expected documents for SET(M).

I believe that it's one VAF4 form per person, making a total of 3 forms.

Find a test centre.

Note that Knowledge of language and life in the United Kingdom:

If you are outside the United Kingdom

It is currently not possible to take the Life in the UK test overseas unless you are in Crown or designated service or you are the spouse or civil partner of someone in Crown or designated service. If you are outside the United Kingdom you will have to return to the United Kingdom to take the test.

So, she should take it while she's visiting the U.K., before applying for her spouse visa.

One suggestion is that your wife take the Life in the UK test while she's visiting the UK, if she hasn't yet satisfied the KOL requirements. Then apply for a spouse visa. If she passed the test, then you may be able to persuade the Embassy to grant her ILE, if she had already spent at least 4 years together with you, outside the UK.

Q1 13.5 Spouses/civil partners and how they qualify

Q2 9.8 - Assessing adequate accommodation for couples

Q3 9.3 - Maintenance: General requirements

Q4 General Guidance for British Nationals wishing to marry in Thailand and Guidance for British Nationals Wishing to Marry in Thailand

Q5 the scouser (Davies Khan Immigration Associates)

If he's neither British nor a returning resident, then he would need to apply for a visitor visa.

One suggestion is that your wife take the Life in the UK test while she's in the UK, if she hasn't yet satisfied the KOL requirements. Then apply for a spouse visa. If she passed the test, then you may be able to persuade the Embassy to grant her ILE, if she had already spent at least 4 years together with you, outside the UK.

Your wife's daughter may apply for a child settlement visa. See also Children Visa, CHILD 14 YEARS VISA TO UKcan you please tell me

See also Claiming Child Tax Credit Whilst On Flr, Now we need to apply for ILR.