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My friend is a foreign national but has Indefinite Leave to Remain. Can he claim Child Benefit? — by Maria Mason — last modified 2008-08-18 13:40

I have a friend who is a Somali national, he will have been in living and working in the UK for five years in October and he has Indefinite Leave to Remain. He returned to Somalia two years ago to get married but has had a long struggle to get his wife and child into the country. The have just arrived, in the last few weeks, having been granted visas. However, he has been told he is not eligible for Child Benefit. Is this correct?

My wife is Chinese and we married in March 2008. Is there a quick way for her to get a UK passport? — by Maria Mason — last modified 2008-08-18 12:30

My wife is Chinese and we married in March 2008. Is there a quicker way to get her a UK passport than doing the two year temporary visa and one year permanent leave to remain and then, after that year is up, applying for citizenship?

Complaining about the conduct of a customs officer... — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2008-07-29 15:04

My question is about a customs officer at Leeds/Bradford airport. She walked into the reception area of the airport after my mother had passed through customs with no problems. She demanded my mum's case and keys, and took it back through with her refusing to let my mum be present whilst it was searched. I'm sure this is against the law as she could have stolen or planted something in her case. Please can you advise?

Overstayed US visa led to me subsequently being refused entry: what can I do to gain a visa in future? — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2008-07-17 21:41

I over stayed my holiday visa by 8 days and was subsequently refused entry to America. I have been to the American embassy in London more recently they have still refused my application. My circumstances have changed since then - I now have more commitments such as a mortgage etc. What do I need to do to visit America again? - please advise my situation

I want to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain but my husband has been convicted of an endorseable offence. Will this affect our application? — by Maria Mason — last modified 2008-07-15 15:26

I'm currently on a Work Permit and I will be applying for Indefinite Leave to Remain (UK Residency) in few months carrying my dependants as well. My husband was convicted of an endorseable offence, Code MS90 + fine + 6 points, will this affect his/our application? Is MS90 considered minor offence?

My friend spent some time in prison ten years ago, will he be refused a Visa to enter the USA for a holiday at Disneyland? — by Maria Mason — last modified 2008-07-01 14:33

Does America hold details of British people's past criminal records? We are considering family holiday to Disneyland but our friend who is considering going with us served some time in prison ten years ago (no convictions since). Will he be able to get a Visa?

I am an American and have lived in the UK since 2002. I am considering divorce and wonder if I can continue to live in the UK after the divorce? — by Maria Mason — last modified 2008-05-29 20:34

I am an American and have lived in the UK since 2002. I am married to a German citizen and we have had two children. We are considering divorce and am wondering whether I can still live in the UK with our children after we divorce or should we only separate so that I can continue to live in the UK?

My wife is on a Student Visa and I am on a Dependent Visa. Can we apply for indefinite leave to remain in the UK? — by Maria Mason — last modified 2008-05-12 11:22

My wife came to the UK as a student in 2001 and then we had two children, both of whom were born here. My wife is still on a Student Visa and I am on a Dependant Visa and working. Is there any way that we can apply for indefinite leave to remain in UK?

I came to the UK in March on a two year Spouse Visa. Do I have to wait before applying for indefinite leave to remain or can I apply now? — by Maria Mason — last modified 2008-05-12 10:52

I came to the UK in March 2008 on a two year Spouse Visa. My wife and son are British born and we married in 2001. We all spent more than five years in Pakistan. My question is, do I need to wait prior to applying for indefinite leave to remain or can I apply now?

I am considering setting up an employment agency for care home staff from the Philippines: what is the current visa situation for getting them work permits in the UK? — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2008-05-03 09:47

I am interested it setting up an employment agency specialising in home care or care home staff, recruiting staff from the Philippines. I wondered the best way to go about this? Can I hire the staff on local contract in the Philippines then will be able to get them UK work visas as contractors? Or would I have to recruit them directly to come here so they would be working under UK employment law (minimum wage, insurance, etc.).