Visa For Step Son

[grayfield18]

Hi

My position is slightly different.

My wife is in the UK since Nov 5th 09. She is on a spouse 2 year visa.

She has a son aged 8.

The father has had no involvement at all.

A document has been sworn before the local mayor to assert sole responsibility.

The son is in the regular care of a sister in the home town, whilst my wife supported him from Bangkok where she works and regularly visits. She also has the care of him in Bangkok during the school holidays.

All the financial aspects of his life are dealt with by her and now by me as she is not working in the UK.

All the decisions are made by her on his school etc etc.

They are in regular - daily contact on the phone.

I have done a sponsor letter, but now thanks to the postings above have read the UKBA guidance.

I have met the child on regular occasions and we have holidayed together. We got married in Thailand and there are lots of photo's etc of us together as well as my parents and English friend who came to the wedding.

I will amend the letter as it has not gone to the embassy in Bangkok yet.

Is there anything else that people might think helpful to mention.

I have been a bit worried by other "experts" telling me that it is impossible as she does not have permanent leave to remain.

[7by7]

You seem to have everything covered.

She can bring her son to the UK while still on a spouse visa.