Hi all, asking for a friend. My Thai friend is in the UK and suffered abuse by her husband and will be getting divorced. She applied to renew her spouse/settlement visa but it was refused. She wants to stay in the UK as she has made a life and friends here. What options does she have to stay and appeal? Any help would be appreciated.
Additional Comment. I can see some comments have been removed but it is a shame on a site like this that you have some awful comments being made, referring to people as imported etc. Just from trying to get some advice for a friend who has had a visa affected by being abused I have been made to feel unwelcome. I thought the heavily medicated Trolls were mostly on Twitter. Be kind people. Meeting someone from another country does not mean you are importing a bride or wife. I posted because the site is for Visa advice and I had some good comments for my step daughters Visa. To the Trolls, get a life or take some more medication. It may help with the racist nasty comments. To the keyboard warrior's make the same comments to my face and you will get a different reaction. Sorry admin but you have a few nutters on here distracting from people actually trying to help.
TLDR : Answer Summary
A user is seeking advice for a Thai friend in the UK who was divorced after enduring domestic abuse and subsequently had her spouse visa application refused. Suggestions include contacting local support services, such as the Citizens Advice Bureau and specific Facebook groups focused on UK visa assistance. Several users recommend exploring the Destitute Domestic Violence concession and consulting a lawyer specialized in immigration issues. The conversation also touches on the negative comments encountered in the community, emphasizing the need for sensitivity and support for those in similar situations.
