Do I need a Visa to work in UK if:

robert2000
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Joined: 27 Aug 2008
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Location: Toronto

Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 10:23 am

 

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Hello, I'm a male, 36 married to a dual Canadian/UK citizen. I read somewhere that I may not need a work visa to work in the UK if I'm being joined by my British National spouse who is not in the UK but is here in Canada. Am I on to something here or am I not reading it correctly as per your experiences? Thank you for any assistance you can offer. As you can imagine, it's difficult to try to get a straight answer from websites without having to pay for a 900 service to speak to a UK Border agent! yes, UK Border Services have aprtnered with a 1-900 service!

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BermudaBum
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Joined: 22 Apr 2006
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Location: London

Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 11:09 am

 

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I'm in nearly the exact same boat.
I have been informed that I need to submit a EEA2 (http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/applicationforms/eea/eea2.pdf) form (costs nothing - but can take 6 months).
Be prepared to forfeit both passports, original marriage cert., and bank statements.

Cheerio,
W.

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Joanne
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Joined: 18 Jul 2003
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Location: Stockport

Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 2:05 pm

 

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Robert2000, the EEA2 will not be good for you as it is only for "Only non-EEA or non-Swiss family members of EEA or Swiss
nationals residing in the UK." This does not include family members of a British citizen.

What you need is the spouse visa, this is for someone who is married (or in civil partnership) to a British citizen. It is quite straight forward to apply to this visa, you just need to send all the required documentation , fees are £515 at the moment.

Hope this helps

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robert2000
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Joined: 27 Aug 2008
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Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 10:02 am

 

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Thanks Joanne for the information. As far as you know, is this the process for me, keeping in mind that both my wife and I currently live in Canada? Also, I don't think I mentioned this in my initial post: While my wife is a Dual Canadian / British Citizen (she has both passports) she is a British National via Ancestry. Her parents emmigrated to Canada in 1967 so that's how she has her UK citizenship. I thought this might be important information to include, and thank you for your assistance!

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Joanne
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Location: Stockport

Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 12:07 pm

 

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If your wife is a British citizen it doesn't matter how she got it (ancestry route, naturalisation or other), she has the same rights/obligations as someone born in the UK (to British parents).

And to confirm that the spouse visa it the correct visa for you.
Your wife will be your sponsor and will have to show that she can financially support you (without any help from public funds). You need your visa before moving to the UK.

Good luck !

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robert2000
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Joined: 27 Aug 2008
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Location: Toronto

Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2008 8:59 am

 

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Hello Joanne, thank you for all your help, I really appreciate it.
You don't have to answer this, but I'm curious nonetheless.How come you're so knowledgeable on this subject? The amount of knowledge you must posess in this area is amazing. I am very thankful that you're willing to use this knowledge to help out others like myself.

Wishing you a pleasant Labour Day weekend.

-kindest regards,
Robert.

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Joanne
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Joined: 18 Jul 2003
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Location: Stockport

Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2008 12:52 pm

 

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Hi Robert,

I am happy to help because I was in the same situation once and I had to find the answers to my questions myself (I did not know any expat forums at the time).

I am not an expert but I have a good idea and understand of how the immigration system works in the UK because I applied for a spouse visa in 2000 (September), moved in England end of November 2000. Then a couple of years after , I applied for indefinite leave to remain and now I have my British citizenship (naturalisation).
I have been helping people on forums like this giving advice on different visa (I look often visit the
UK visa website)

Some people get in trouble by not following the immigration rules so I prefer to help the best that I can.

Joanne

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