Say the worst happens and your settlement visa is rejected, what can you do ?

Appeal, and waiting months is hardly a viable alternative in my case, though it obviously remains the absolute fall back position. But can you do anything before then, to address the issue in Thailand, to counter their decision, to appeal in Thailand so to speak ? If so, what can you do and are there time periods ?

I don't like to think negatively but I am sure that many who hope for the best could do with an update on the options available should the worst happen.

Easy to say but stop worrying.

Most applications are approved.

As long as you have proved each requirement you should be fine.

Dont worry. If they refuse the application you can submit further information to prove they are wrong.

Yep, if the worst came to the worst, then when you start the appeal process, the first thing that happens is that the application is put in front of the EC Manager. If he feels that your appeal is likely to be succesful then he can overrule the refusal, otherwise pass it to the home office for appeal.

but like you have been told, stop worrying. I met my wife in thailand in january, married in march, visa approved june.