I am a licensed Immigration adviser in New Zealand. They are the same. All above answers are 90 percent correct. Incentive to return.
Solution. Apply for a student visa. Any short course even English. Always approved. No incentive to return required. Then while inside uk after study she apply for visitor visa to explore after heavy studies. Always get approved. Good luck. Jan Barnard from Greatlife Immigration Services Ltd.
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