About brian rogers Expertise I have been a United Kingdom Immigration Officer for many years and am now retired.I am willingto offer advise on all matters of United Kingdom Immigration. Who needs a visa and who does not? Where to apply for work permits. In particular I have found that many people are worried about marriage to UK citizens and the rukes connected with that I can help
Experience Before being an Immigration Officer I was a Captain in the Merchant Marine. I feel that I have a good understanding of many cultures
Expert: brian rogers Date: 5/14/2001 Subject: isle of man immigration
Question my boy-friend lives on the island. i want to move there. i have been searching for info on the steps i need to take but have had no luck. we do want to get married eventually but we don't want to be in a big rush about it. the british consulate said i would have to marry him within 6 months but there has to be another way. if you know what i will need to do it would be greatly appreciated
Answer Hi Jamie,
I am afraid that the British Consulate is right. You can apply for a fiancee visa but that means that you have to be married within six months.
The only exception is if you are a British Commonwealth citizen between 18 and 26 years of age. Then you could apply for a working holiday visa. That is not available to non Commonwealth citizens.
Sorry I cannot be of more help
Brian
