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[RAFPhil]

Hello everyone,

I am a new member, and recently married.

Currently am based in North Yorkshire but from the North West. My wife Jean lives in Manila Navotas.

I have travelled to the Phils 8 times to be with my g/f now wife, love the people but not a massive fan of the food..........Balut

Or the British Embassy after the insanity of getting the docs ready for the wedding. Cert of no impediment on the wrong paper WTF!!!

I have joined the site for advice on my spouse visa if I should use an agent any recommended and hopefully to meet new people for when my missus arrives in the UK (fingers xed).

Hello all!!

[Jamesey]

Welcome!

You'll not find many fans of the balut here!

[Rosie1958]

Welcome to the forum, Phil

[grahamw48]

Welcome to the forum (and N.Yorks) Phil.

I think most here would say you were wasting your time and money on 'agents'.

In fact, you've struck lucky, because we have some kind, generous and experienced members who will be able to guide you through the whole process...at no cost to you at all.

Have a look through the forum section dealing with spouse visa applications first though, then ask away.

[stevewool]

you dont need a agent, you do need lots of money , welcome and just ask any question like Graham says

[Terpe]

Welcome aboard Filipino UK Phil

As others have said, agents / immigration advisors are not really needed unless there are some major complications with the application.
The thing is that you don't want to forget or miss anything. You don't want to cut any corners, you do want to be sure all requirements are done and dusted, all supporting documents included.
In short be fully compliant with immigration rules and minimise all risks.

Most people do it themselves and very successfully too.

But.... if you really can't give the time and attention needed, or you feel there are some weaknesses or complications that pull down your self-confidence, then by all means consider getting some help.
There's more than enough here on the forum, but if you've got the budget get some professional assistance.

You can always double check your advisor's advice here

Also do be sure that whoever you take on has experience with similar application cases to yours.

There's a lot of people out there just waiting for your money. There are no short cuts or guarantees for a spouse visa. Remember advisors cannot do the real work for you, they cannot collect all the documented evidence. You still need to do that yourself.
All they can do is ask you to supply information and the UKBA required documentation.

Above all do not engage any agent in Philippines.

[Dedworth]

Above all do not engage any agent in Philippines.

If you'd had a tenner for every time you gave this correct advice ....................

[Michael Parnham]

Welcome to the forum Phil, good luck with your future plans!

[bigmarco]

Hi Phil and welcome to the forum

[Arthur Little]

, Phil ... lots of good, FREE advice to be had on this friendly website - without going to the unnecessay expense of hiring an agency.

[RAFPhil]

Cheers everyone

Yep organising the A1 test now AND a big thankyou already to TERPE for the thread on what to do.... AWESOME, the UKBA website may as well be in text Tagalog!!!!!!

[Dedworth]

Are you in the Royal Air Force Phil ?

[Terpe]

Are you in the Royal Air Force Phil ?

That's what I was thinking too............

[gWaPito]

Hi Phil...Welcome to the forum..Good luck with your wife's spouse visa application

It's not a lottery..if you tick all the boxes, you're gonna get your wife here to the UK, no problem

Cheers
Gwaps

[RAFPhil]

Yes I am in the RAF, 90SU RAF Leeming.

[raynaputi]

Are you in the Royal Air Force Phil ?

That's what I was thinking too............

Based on his username, that's what I thought too .. Keith's been with the RAF..but oh soooo long story why he left..it involved chicken.. hence he's trying to eat all of it as a revenge hahaha..

Anyway, welcome to the forum Phil!

[Akilah Blythe]

Welcome to the forum. I agree with the other members, it isn't necessary to consult any agents unless the situation is not straight forward. It might be worth for you to search through this friendly website about spouse visa and you'll come up with loads of advice. In addition to that, you can go to home office/ukba website for the list of requirements.

[stevewool]

.. Keith's been with the RAF..but oh soooo long story why he left..it involved chicken..

you cant just leave it there rayna, tell us more

[raynaputi]

you cant just leave it there rayna, tell us more

When he joined the RAF, he said he and some of the lads there got food poisoning. The food served that time, which was chicken, wasn't cooked properly and they got salmonella. Unfortunately for him, that started all the health problems he has and doctors don't know why up to this date.

So now, as a revenge, he never stopped eating chicken and wants to eat every chicken in the world! Hahaha

[Dedworth]

Yes I am in the RAF, 90SU RAF Leeming.

My Mum & Dad were both in the RAF - I hope the visa process runs swift & smooth for you

[highlander01]

Welcome Phil...

[rhaichard]

welcome to the forum where you can find the answer to all your UKBA questions ...