visa question

[saintpeter48]

my wifes 2 year visa is due for revue or renewal in june next year, what is the law re critrea for getting a permanent settlement visa or to renew for a further 2 years please, thankyou.

[ChuffingHell]

That will depend on what kind of visa she is on - working holiday, spouse, student, highly skilled...all have different terms and conditions.

[saintpeter48]

its a spouse one i suppose, we were married in thailand and applied for and was granted a 2 year visa just after, i was told i could apply for a permanent visa after 2 years but have since heard conflicting versions of the criterea.

[Buenchico]

See paragraphs 281 to 289 here:
http://www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk/lawandpolicy/ immigrationrules/part8

For further information, contact the Immigration Enquiry Bureau on 0870 606 7766. (0900 to 1645 Monday to Thursday. 0900 to 1630 Friday. The website of the Border & Immigration Agency states that it's easier to get through later in the day). Alternatively send an e-mail to
[email protected]

Chris

[saintpeter48]

thankyou very much buenchico, most helpful, now i've got to try and decipher the small print and give them a call. regards pete