Visitor & Family class visas

[julian]

Reading all the posts I doubt that there was no one before thinking of this, but I was wondering if it's possible and alos achieveable to apply for a visitor visa for my wife while we have a sponsorship application undergoing. Has anyone tried something like this and what happened? Any shared story will be highly appreciated.
Moreover I know that they just want to filter out any con but I am curious what would be cosidered as good proofs for a genuine marriage? And, let's say that the age difference is a bit big, would this be a reason for deny a spouse visa?
Thanks
Julian

 

[Gdaymate]

Hi Julian

No story to share but I have read quite a few on various forums and it seems a lot of people have applied for visitor visas and been successful. Just think carefully about the reasons that you put on the application, ie putting "to visit my husband" would probably not be wise! Better to put something like visiting friends which is truthful without giving the game away. Also remember the immigration officers at the border won't know whether or not you've put in an application and I wouldn't mention it.

If it's a genuine marriage then it follows that whatever proofs you have are genuine - there are no "proofs" that are considered better than others because each case is different. Just be honest and give them everything you've got.

As for the age difference, I would be sure to include some comments about that in response to the "additional evidence" questions eg, why/how it works for the two of you. I don't believe you would be denied just on this issue if your application is complete and comprehensive.

 

[tamee]

as far as the age difference, it depends on the country your comming from, some countries will deny you right to immigrate based on the difference between your religion and or age and or social background etc, this is only what i have read has happened to others, i do not know from a legal or expert point of view, only from what i have read and been told.

 

[julian]

Thanks for the tips. Today I was feeliing kind of bad because of the situation, being just married and separated from my wife and I was wondering if they want to prevent arranged marriage why don't thet make a clause like if the marriage ended before 3 years the sponsored spouse should be deported back to the country of origin. At least if it's a con they have to stay together 3 yrs; maybe they will fall in love eventually .
And anyhow, no one can guarantee a marriage, so what's the purpose of going through this long periodd of waiting; it won't stregthen the relationship but there might be risks to weaken it. On the other hand living together is a proper way of buildinig up a family.
Just a rant from an unhapilly "just married"' husband.