sebastian Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 Hi, A couple of questions for you. Does a UK settlement visa automatically allow the applicant to work? How long in advance of the application should she book her ticket? How long on average does it take for a decision? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuddleypete Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 hi there when you are in the uk on a settlement visa ,you are allowed to work ,but not claim any benifits, iam sure when gu22 or scouse read your post they will put you right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GU22 Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 Does a UK settlement visa automatically allow the applicant to work?Depends on the type of visa. If a spouse visa then yes, one can work immediately. If a fiance or civil partnership visa them no, one cannot work until after the marriage or registration of the CP and FLR has been obtained.How long in advance of the application should she book her ticket?Do not book the ticket until after the visa has been issued.How long on average does it take for a decision?If the application is good enough to be decided on the paperwork alone then it should be a matter of a few days. If an interview is required then it depends on how many people are ahead in the queue. It could be as long as 3 months, I'm afraid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebastian Posted September 20, 2006 Author Share Posted September 20, 2006 (edited) Does a UK settlement visa automatically allow the applicant to work?Depends on the type of visa. If a spouse visa then yes, one can work immediately. If a fiance or civil partnership visa them no, one cannot work until after the marriage or registration of the CP and FLR has been obtained.How long in advance of the application should she book her ticket?Do not book the ticket until after the visa has been issued.How long on average does it take for a decision?If the application is good enough to be decided on the paperwork alone then it should be a matter of a few days. If an interview is required then it depends on how many people are ahead in the queue. It could be as long as 3 months, I'm afraid. I am applying for the visa as girlfriend, we have been living together in Thailand for over 1 year. Is that a civil partnership? What's CP and FLR? Do we have to apply for a work permit aswell? Edited September 20, 2006 by sebastian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the scouser Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 Sebastian, Civil partnership (CP) is the contract akin to marriage in to which homosexuals enter; i.e. it's the gay equivalent of getting married. FLR means further leave to remain and is what is granted by the Home Office once someone's current permission to stay in the UK is about to expire. You can seek to bring your girlfriend to the UK as your unmarried partner, but, in order to qualify for this, you must have been in a relationship akin to marriage for at least 2 years. Cheers, Scouse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebastian Posted September 20, 2006 Author Share Posted September 20, 2006 Sebastian,Civil partnership (CP) is the contract akin to marriage in to which homosexuals enter; i.e. it's the gay equivalent of getting married. FLR means further leave to remain and is what is granted by the Home Office once someone's current permission to stay in the UK is about to expire. You can seek to bring your girlfriend to the UK as your unmarried partner, but, in order to qualify for this, you must have been in a relationship akin to marriage for at least 2 years. Cheers, Scouse. Ok thanks, So basically I need to get married which means returning to Thailand or apply for a fiance visa and then she can't work. Also I need to prove we intend to marry in the UK right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinny Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 See also Guidance - Husbands, wives and partners (INF 4) Fiancé(e)s/proposed civil partners and how they qualify Spouses/civil partners and how they qualify UK Visa Application Centre's checklists: Settlement - Fiancé and Settlement - Spouse Royal Thai Embassy's General Guidance for British Nationals wishing to marry in Thailand British Embassy's Guidance for British Nationals Wishing to Marry in Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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