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amazing really as it has been 45 for many years even though people live much longer nowadays and do not automatically retire at 65 !

wow- what a horrific story and I assume it was a liberal government who did this altghough "liberal" is hardly the way to describe them as my daughter in perth always says . My friend's wife actually was not taking that test to get Uk citizenship but to get pernanant residence after her 2 year period . It was a rule brought in by the witch Theresa May , in 2010 after the nasty party got power and she was Home secretary . You will knpw about the Windrush generation too and it was TM's work .

the Tory government does that too and an old friend of mine whose wife from Thailan lived with him in UK for 2 years and then failed the life in UK test and had to return to Thailand . They visit easch otherr twice a year thanks to Theresa May .

yes , I am in Uk which is reason I must adopt a different strategy in conjunction with my daughter . apology accepted . rules change every year of course but there have been no major changes as you might know apart from one not yet introduced , ie sponsor assessment . The other fairly recent one is that sponsor also needs p;olice certificate as well as applicant . For me, suggesting I consult an agent is NOT really advice and fails to answer a specific question I might ask hoping somebody had a similar minor problem . Of course I know agents exist and do not need telling me it is so as if I am too dim to know it ! ( smile ) . When every response pushed me to an agent , it gets a bit irritating even if I was a saint which I am not . It equates to brexiteers here repeating the same nonsense again and again based on what they have seen in Murdoch right wing rags and other rags , ie slogans and soundbits . thanks for good wishes when we commence the process later this year or early next year after seeing more European countries and much more here in "pommyland" .

Not into red flags or blue flags as I am a Lib Dem ! maybe should learn to listen and to understand plain English . of course my wife and I would have lived together at time visa application is lodged and yet another post suggesting an agent who is not necessarily an expert .lET IT DROP PLEASE !!

that is irrelevant as nobody gave advice or assistance on an issue as you know if you read the responses apart from TOOTS unless you say that recommending an agent is "advice" ! Why do you tell a lie by saying i suggested is is an easy process ??. I never said that as obviopusly much preparatory work and I went through it years ago and no problems encountered . So if you wish to be critical of me you can but do not misquote me please . Thanks . it will be quite a while before my wife submits her application and she can do most of it herself anyway with my input as she is fluent in English language and highly intelligent .

yes, it is obselete Toots and even the links give the well know ERROR 404 mesage . Anyway , thanks for trying to help sport .

respectfully i had hoped for a comment or advice on a sp;ecific matter but almost every reply included a suggestion to contact an agent . what advice given are you referring to , advice to get an agent ? i do not take umbrage to use your word but did not come on thread to be told about agentgs as fully aware they exist and of course constantly looking for new business which is understandable . But constantly being advised to contact an agent is mildly irritating with respect . sorry for typing errors . One lie about me saying I did not need to supply evidence is going too far as OF COURSE I never said or intimated that . EVIDENCE is the key to a successful application as anyone knows ! Thanks

by the way , what is your motive by talking nonsen se about visa officer being nice to me and my wife and about NOT needing to provide evidence ? Or do you just enjoy insulting me ? ( wry smile ) . It seems to be about just scoring points with you and acting for agents -comes across like that !

I think that link is quite old Toots and refernce to march 2017 and embassy in Moscow . is it so please ?

I think that link will explain that visa centre is now in serbia I think but no longer necessary to submit application in person nowadays as done online . I think the rules and requirements are the same as devised in OZ and all embassies must comply. If I am wrong ,, pleaase tell me and did you sponsor a russian lady yourself if not impertitant to ask ? you are correct about this forum where every question is answered by saying " get an agent as sounds complicated " ! ( smile )

I will read it later thanks . Of course I do not know everything and not sure why you say that . Just because I never use agents does not mean I know it all but beither do agents who make conflicting statements . anyone reading the notes on government sites knows just ] about everytjhing as they say clearly what type of EVIDENCE is needed . it makes Marisa's comments about me quite ludicrous

now you are being infantile and talking MNONSENSE and shows what you are all about ! iDid I ever say I need not provide evidence ? Stop making such silly comments . I notice you dod not answer my question about the thread but just keep repeating what you have said and pushing the agents .

re. your final p[ara , even the governmemt site states it is whethe a realtionship is genuine and not just the time a couple have lived together . An old man could marry a very young woman and live together for years . the officer would still be suspicious in that situation and earlier posts talked about mail order brides which is obvious and no contribution to the debate but just being passimistic . One would think that only 10% of partner applications succeeded anD it is probably nearer 90 % . be positive and honest with immigration and success likely PLUS being very thorough .

marisawright , so what thread was it on and was it on this site please ? I would be interested to read about it and I assume he still got his or her visa after a lot of hassle . thanking you