Hi Im Nigel,just joining tonight

Hi,really glad i stumbled across this forum,im sure ill get some help,so many thanks in advance
I have a Filipino Girlfriend and our wish is to marry in her country,maybe settle down there,not sure yet,but im not sure if could sustain financially in the Philipines,being partially disabled i work part time so rely on government help,my question is,which im sure is the most asked question lol,if we marry in my girlfriends country am i entitled to then bring her and her two siblings to the UK,ive tried reading various write ups etc but very confusing,i have been led to beleive that the new immigration laws state that you have to be earning a said amount or above plus further additional on top for each sibling if you want them to return with you,she is happy to live in either country,i have had all the jibes about after a visa and money etc but it certainly isnt the case here so i would appreciate no negative replies regarding that thanks,we hope to marry in may on my next visit,so that is the question,as a Brittish citizen myself what would i have to do to be able to bring her home with me,i would appreciate any help at all,many thanks,Nigel

hi Nigel--welcome to the forum. no-one on here will criticise or poke fun at you as regards visa or money--most of us have gone through all that.

if you decide to try a settlement visa for your g/f and her kids--you will be the sponsor--and there are financial requirements you will have to meet--unless you are in receipt of specific disability-related benefits.

have a long read through this--and feel free to ask any questions.


https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/270484/VAF4A-Appendix2.pdf

that really decent of you to mention that firstly,yes im sure most get it,but you know whats real or not,as im guessing is the case with you,really appreciate your response,and illk have a good look through,i am on dissabillity so ironically in this case it might actually work out to be in my favour,many thanks again for taking the time to help,many thanks,Nigel

Hi Nigel, welcome here - it's a friendly supportive place and I second what bigmac said. Lots of info here so have a read and good luck

Hi Nigel welcome to the forum. You don't worry about negative replies as you won't get any. You came to the right forum. They're all very helpful here.

If you are in receipt of any benefits with regards to your disability you will be excempt to meet the income threshold but you will meet the financial requirement through adequate maintenance. Have a read through the form I attached that will help you understand more about the financial requirement.

reqally appreciate all the help so far,thanks to all,Nigel

To the forum and good luck!

Hi. Welcome to the site and good luck with your quest. Keep us updated with your progress please. Regards John

to the forum

Welcome to the forum!

Ask any question you might have even if you think they are mundane or far fetched.

Welcome to the forum.

Welcome to the forum Nigel

If you have PIP/DLA,then that will cover the financial part of the visa,just need show your award letter and bank statements.

her siblings---? do you mean her brothers or sisters ?

many thanks for all the welcomes and info,really helpful and very appreciated,so glad i joined,it really hjas eased my mind to be in company of people with the same dilemas etc,thanks again friends,Nigel

we plan on getting married in May,very exciting times,im sure you will realise that the profile pic is of my Fiancee Myrna lol,not me,after being widoed for nearly 6 years she has relit a flame that i never thought could be ignited again ,there are a couple of pointers that ill be asking the forum advice on,so hope i dont end up being a pester,many thanks again,Nigel

Welcome aboard Nigel!

Thanks Dave for the welcome,and all others,very nice to meet a great bunch of non judgemental people who appreciate each others concerns,had so much negative from other avenues it can be tough,so i was so pleased to find this forum,in the couple of days ive been a member has already been invaluable.,many thanks again to all,Nigel

Hi Bigmac,apologies i didnt notice your added question,its her children age 3 and 7,many thanks,Nigel

have you worked out the cost of the visas and other fees required for the 3 of them ?