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Immigrating to the UK
- Thread starter AchmatK
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I don't understand. The poster of the blog that you gave a link to also does not understand. Not even UK Immigration lawyers understand. No one understands.
What I do understand is what I stated about UK using residency based state medical as does Portugal. I was not comparing rules between 2 sovereign states. Residency based is residency based in all countries.
Much like Capital Gains Tax on movable property (shares) is residence based in South Africa and residence based in Portugal and residence based in the UK and residence based in France and ...and... and. All are the same thing despite being different countries so your remark doesn't cut it.
The link I quoted was from the UK parliament written in April of 2018 that you did not read as it takes an hour to do so. It is very comprehensive but in short the CSI will "probably" not be required.
What I also know is that the Secretary of State also recently stated that he will waive the requirement for CSI in the coming months.
However, this requirement will not apply after Brexit as the EU directives will revert to the domestic law where it will be disregarded.
EDIT: I apologise to the OP for hijacking his thread.
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If you are interested I have a long running blog on another SA forum on how we exited SA via SARS and SARB and the requirements on registering residency in an EU country. Red tape and frustrations are all logged there. It is 24 pages long and has almost 100 000 views. We are now relocating after 4 years once again so will keep it going.
Had I read my own blog before emigrating I would have saved a ton of money and had less cardiac events.
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AchmatK
Honorary Master
Slight hiccup as our Muslim marriage from 2001 was never registered at Home Affairs. Its never really been an issue for us in the 17 years.
My "wife" still has her maiden surname as we decided to have her keep her surname.
When the time comes, I will be applying as an unmarried partner.
The process is similar and we will need to provide evidence of living as a married couple. We have a ton of evidence for this already with 2 property bonds and municipal accounts in both our names and a ton of photos. Foster care order is also in both our names.
My "wife" still has her maiden surname as we decided to have her keep her surname.
When the time comes, I will be applying as an unmarried partner.
The process is similar and we will need to provide evidence of living as a married couple. We have a ton of evidence for this already with 2 property bonds and municipal accounts in both our names and a ton of photos. Foster care order is also in both our names.
The Voice
Honorary Master
Yeah just give them as much paperwork as you can. Remember, like the consultant who helped me get over here said, they're unlikely to ever interview you - their decision is based on what they have in front of them on the day, i.e. everything you submitted, and they'll use it all to paint a picture of you and your wife/partner's life together: whether it's legitimate, or a sham, but most importantly, whether it's worth approving, or rejecting. Don't give them the opportunity to even consider the latter: submit as much as you can, from as far back as you can.
AchmatK
Honorary Master
We found a way for me to apply before she returns to the UK basically eliminating the need for her to first work in the UK for 6 months prior to my application.
As a British citizen not in the UK, I can apply for a partner visa if her current South African income is more than £18 600 per year and she has a job offer in the UK with a start date within the first 3 months of her entering the UK.
We will be going this route if we can get a job offer from her South African employer for a position at their UK offices.
As a British citizen not in the UK, I can apply for a partner visa if her current South African income is more than £18 600 per year and she has a job offer in the UK with a start date within the first 3 months of her entering the UK.
We will be going this route if we can get a job offer from her South African employer for a position at their UK offices.
Negotiations about Brexit has been concentrated on EU members in the UK and the fact that they have been ducking back in droves is a concern to the UK.
New regulations have been negotiated and put in place on a daily basis over the past week and will continue next week.
This will include UK citizens with non EEA spouses.
The registration will be simplified from about 50 pages to a few minutes on a laptop or smart phone.
New regulations have been negotiated and put in place on a daily basis over the past week and will continue next week.
This will include UK citizens with non EEA spouses.
The registration will be simplified from about 50 pages to a few minutes on a laptop or smart phone.
Dave
Honorary Master
Link to these new regulations that have been put in place this week?
AchmatK
Honorary Master
Dave
Honorary Master
Unfortunately I think he’s making it up again, there’s been nothing on the news here about any changes to the regulations.
Checking the .gov.uk website and there’s no updates to the regulations since August.
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/immigration-rules/updates
The only update in October (but almost 3 weeks ago) was to announce an intention to increase to the NHS surcharge.
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/increase-to-immigration-health-surcharge-gives-nhs-extra-funding
This is an email I received from HO.
Fri 12 Oct, 15:27
to me
This is the latest information on the EU Settlement Scheme for EU citizens in the UK. You are receiving this because you have requested email updates from the UK government.
The Home Office has been working to develop a new scheme which allows resident EU citizens and their family members to obtain the UK immigration status they will need in order to remain here permanently.
The EU Settlement Scheme will be fully open by 30 March next year. EU citizens and their family members will have until 30 June 2021 to apply, in line with the draft Withdrawal Agreement.
Testing is already underway. Since August, EU citizens working for a small number of NHS trusts and universities in the north west of England, and students at those universities, have been able to apply for status under the scheme.
A new phase of testing will begin next month. It will involve many more organisations across the UK, including higher education institutions and organisations in the wider health and social care sector. Testing the system with real applicants helps the Home Office ensure the new system operates effectively when it opens fully.
You do not need to do anything for now. EU citizens eligible to apply in the latest test phase will receive information from their employer.
Further information about the scheme can be found on GOV.UK.
Fri 12 Oct, 15:27
to me
This is the latest information on the EU Settlement Scheme for EU citizens in the UK. You are receiving this because you have requested email updates from the UK government.
The Home Office has been working to develop a new scheme which allows resident EU citizens and their family members to obtain the UK immigration status they will need in order to remain here permanently.
The EU Settlement Scheme will be fully open by 30 March next year. EU citizens and their family members will have until 30 June 2021 to apply, in line with the draft Withdrawal Agreement.
Testing is already underway. Since August, EU citizens working for a small number of NHS trusts and universities in the north west of England, and students at those universities, have been able to apply for status under the scheme.
A new phase of testing will begin next month. It will involve many more organisations across the UK, including higher education institutions and organisations in the wider health and social care sector. Testing the system with real applicants helps the Home Office ensure the new system operates effectively when it opens fully.
You do not need to do anything for now. EU citizens eligible to apply in the latest test phase will receive information from their employer.
Further information about the scheme can be found on GOV.UK.
This is the latest on healthcare and speaks about British expats but
it is reciprical.
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/...ign=govuk-notifications&utm_content=immediate
This is the latest procedure for visas. Still in BETA phase.
https://legalcentre.org/files/UK_UK_New_Services_Oct_2018.pdf
it is reciprical.
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/...ign=govuk-notifications&utm_content=immediate
This is the latest procedure for visas. Still in BETA phase.
https://legalcentre.org/files/UK_UK_New_Services_Oct_2018.pdf
AchmatK
Honorary Master
This is really off topic as my OP is clear that I will be applying as the unmarried (non EU) partner of a British citizen.
If it was a general UK immigration thread, your post would be better suited. Also Quoting who you are replying to makes it clearer.
I understand that the UK has very strick immigration rules but these are not insurmountable if you meet all the requirements, which I do.
Step 1: Apply for my partners Right of Abode
2: Secure her job offer in the UK starting within 3 months of her arrival there that meets the minimum income requirements of £18 600 per year.
3: Complete my A1 IELTS test
4: Get my TB certificate
5: Compile evidence of our relationship akin to a marriage.
6: Submit my visa application with all supporting documents.
7: Pay visa fees and IHS
8: Complete biometrics
9: After visa is granted we will finalise the adoption of our 2 Foster children.
10: After adoption order is granted we will register an overseas adoption at the GRO in the UK and providing them with a copy of the south African adoption order. South Africa is a signatory to the Hague convention and the adoption will be recognised in the UK.
11: Request long form birth certificates for both children from the GRO.
12: Apply for British passports for both children as they will have British birth certificates.
If it was a general UK immigration thread, your post would be better suited. Also Quoting who you are replying to makes it clearer.
I understand that the UK has very strick immigration rules but these are not insurmountable if you meet all the requirements, which I do.
Step 1: Apply for my partners Right of Abode
2: Secure her job offer in the UK starting within 3 months of her arrival there that meets the minimum income requirements of £18 600 per year.
3: Complete my A1 IELTS test
4: Get my TB certificate
5: Compile evidence of our relationship akin to a marriage.
6: Submit my visa application with all supporting documents.
7: Pay visa fees and IHS
8: Complete biometrics
9: After visa is granted we will finalise the adoption of our 2 Foster children.
10: After adoption order is granted we will register an overseas adoption at the GRO in the UK and providing them with a copy of the south African adoption order. South Africa is a signatory to the Hague convention and the adoption will be recognised in the UK.
11: Request long form birth certificates for both children from the GRO.
12: Apply for British passports for both children as they will have British birth certificates.
All the latest info can be read on this link. The article on EU members ducking back in droves and has UK worried can be found here as well. I have used up my free reading and now have to pay to read more so you would need to find it yourself.
https://www.freemovement.org.uk/
https://www.freemovement.org.uk/
Dave
Honorary Master
So absolutely nothing to do with the rubbish you made up and posted earlier?
And for Pete’s sake, LEARN HOW TO QUOTE.
@ signates. Not sure when you are to enter the UK but you can only enter under domestic law. Your common law spouse being British can sponsor you but she would need 6 months pay slips as proof that her income averages £ 18 600 pa. This is your first problem.
Things have changed drastically over the past few weeks and I have been reading up on it for countless hours and asking questions on immigrationboards.com and I am still not sure how I am going to do it. Perhaps we will just rock up there and ask for the correct and cheapest method for Pre - Settled status or LTR.
It will no longer be necessary to travel back to SA should you have to change your visa type or extend it. I would think you could arrive there with any visa and apply for LTR with your wife as the sponsor.
Things have changed drastically over the past few weeks and I have been reading up on it for countless hours and asking questions on immigrationboards.com and I am still not sure how I am going to do it. Perhaps we will just rock up there and ask for the correct and cheapest method for Pre - Settled status or LTR.
It will no longer be necessary to travel back to SA should you have to change your visa type or extend it. I would think you could arrive there with any visa and apply for LTR with your wife as the sponsor.
Arthur
Honorary Master
Signates, blessings upon you and your wife for making the world a better place. This is a radical thing to do, and I am very touched by your generosity. May your plans work out as you wish. You and your family are an asset to the human race. Thank-you.
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ItsJustJack
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Link?
Yes. You are absolutery correct and what anyone posted in the first half of last week will no longer be correct either. What we post this week may be incorrect next week. Maybe this is why HO told me to sit on my hands and do nothing until after March 30 2019 to latest 30 June 2021.
