[HXM872]

Hi,

I have a query regarding my situation. In 2015, I sponsored my ex-wife for UK spouse visa and she came to UK. Over the years, we got separated & divorced and she stayed in the UK by getting ILR based on domestic violence (DV). Now, I am looking to marry another person in Pakistan and sponsor her application for UK spouse visa. As my ex-wife had obtained ILR based on DV, would that affect UK spouse visa for my new wife ? and what can I do to satisfy HO ?

Thanks

 

[clever-octopus]

It might affect this spouse visa, yes. It matters most that you have a genuine and substantial relationship with Wife 2.0, but a history of DV which was reported to the Home Office will certainly be investigated and probably will not be taken lightly. I would recommend you solicit legal counsel for the visa application, since you will definitely want to address this in a sensitive manner and be forthcoming about the situation. It would be best if you can provide evidence that you have received treatment, e.g.: anger management counselling

 

[Crawford]

Can't you 'look' to marry someone in the UK?

With over 60m inhabitants one would have thought there would be someone you would be attracted to.... just asking ........