looking to get married but was under impression I had to have long term visa first as well as required money seasoned in bank, but if I had come on visa exempt I had to go back to UK to change.
I thought if you came in visa exempt you couldn't change to visa in country, I'm in same situation, and saw somewhere else that is the case, I don't want retirement I just want non O, so I can eventually get married.
I did my 14 day ASQ then went to immigration 12 days later they gave me 60 day extension no questions asked, they also said to call again for another extension later, came in on 30 + 15.
yes, I believe I now know what I need it's just the process, and the information to make it possible, I think the best bet would be to either go to immigration and ask them directly for options or ask agent, but hoping not to do either to be honest as putting my head on radar.
yes thanks George but I need to work too, hopefully starting contract in Vietnam soon, so at the moment just need extension of time to get marriage sorted
I need to mature the money in the bank I understand that, that's why I placed in there straight away after confirming with bank accounts still open etc.
My house is approx 80% finished now, girlfriend is going to start blue book process this week I believe (no idea how long this takes) but getting married soon too, just need the best way forward. Came on 30 day as sold up in England with nowhere else to stay