Need info on 2 years visitor visa!!

[AishwaryaGhandhi]

Can someone please help me with this.
We have applied 2 years visitor visa for my mother. She is coming to UK for around a month feb end - April 1st week.
She will be visiting us again on July 1st week.
Will she have any problem at immigration when she comes on July? Should there be 6 months gap for every visit she makes?

Hoping to get some answers.Thanks!!

[CR001]

How long will she stay when she comes in July?

[tangocharlieroger]

There shouldn't be any problem(s), provided if some basic things are followed.
1. You said she plans to come in Feb (didnt say when she want to return), and then you said again she plans to come in Jul (no idea when planning to return).
Anyways, whenever she comes she should have return ticket. This return should be within 180 days of touching UK soil. (means she cannot stay in UK for more than 180 days).
from data you gave, i assume she will come in Feb and then probably return in March, April, May or even June, its fine. There is no such thing, that you need to have a gap of 180 days between 2 visits. (means spending 180 days in India/Pakistan before making second visit), this is wrong assumption.
Yes each time when she visit, she should have some enough evidence to provide about her purpose of visit. (again with return ticket). also she should know where she is satying, she has no issues with accomodation, funds etc.
Rest i am sure, everything is smooth.
Many Rehards - s. Hussain

[Wanderer]

Applied for or got?

It would be rare to get anything other than a six month validity visa they first few times....

[AishwaryaGhandhi]

Thannk you so much for the clarification Hussain. She is coming for feb 15 - apr 3rd. Next visit will be July 1st week to November end.

There shouldn't be any problem(s), provided if some basic things are followed.
1. You said she plans to come in Feb (didnt say when she want to return), and then you said again she plans to come in Jul (no idea when planning to return).
Anyways, whenever she comes she should have return ticket. This return should be within 180 days of touching UK soil. (means she cannot stay in UK for more than 180 days).
from data you gave, i assume she will come in Feb and then probably return in March, April, May or even June, its fine. There is no such thing, that you need to have a gap of 180 days between 2 visits. (means spending 180 days in India/Pakistan before making second visit), this is wrong assumption.
Yes each time when she visit, she should have some enough evidence to provide about her purpose of visit. (again with return ticket). also she should know where she is satying, she has no issues with accomodation, funds etc.
Rest i am sure, everything is smooth.
Many Rehards - s. Hussain

[AishwaryaGhandhi]

Applied for or got?

It would be rare to get anything other than a six month validity visa they first few times....

She has visited us before with 6 months visitor visa. Have applied for 2 years this time.

[AishwaryaGhandhi]

First visit with 2 year visa - Feb 15 to Apr 3
Next will be July 1st week to November end

How long will she stay when she comes in July?

[Wanderer]

Applied for or got?

It would be rare to get anything other than a six month validity visa they first few times....

She has visited us before with 6 months visitor visa. Have applied for 2 years this time.

How many six months visas?

[AishwaryaGhandhi]

Hi,
She visited us once with 6 month vistor visa , she stayed for 2 months that time.

My friend's mom got 2 years visa last month, she visited only once with 6 month visa too. So I am guessing my mom will be getting as well! will know next week.

[CR001]

My friend's mom got 2 years visa last month, she visited only once with 6 month visa too. So I am guessing my mom will be getting as well! will know next week.

Not necessarily. It is all based on evidence your mom provides of strong ties to home country, not staying longer than stated on previous application etc. Just because someone else got one, doesn't mean another person will definitely get one.

[Frontier Mole]

Be very careful to ensure your Mum never stays beyond 180 days in any rolling 12 month period.

The time scales proposed will take her beyond the 180 days so is not acceptable. First stay will not be an issue obviously but adding in the return visit will be too long. Sos one way or another the two trips together can not add up to beyond 180 days.

[Casa]

As Frontier Mole has advised, visiting over the 180 days in a rolling 12 month period would mean that your mother is spending more time in the UK than she is residing in her home country, which is not permitted.

[AishwaryaGhandhi]

Thanks Frontier for the info. I will make sure that she stays for less period in July visit.

Be very careful to ensure your Mum never stays beyond 180 days in any rolling 12 month period.

The time scales proposed will take her beyond the 180 days so is not acceptable. First stay will not be an issue obviously but adding in the return visit will be too long. Sos one way or another the two trips together can not add up to beyond 180 days.

[AishwaryaGhandhi]

Ok Thanks. I have solid dates. she is coming this time for Feb 16 to March 28
Next time i will book for July 1st to November 5. Will that be ok? It comes around 170 days.

As Frontier Mole has advised, visiting over the 180 days in a rolling 12 month period would mean that your mother is spending more time in the UK than she is residing in her home country, which is not permitted.

[Casa]

The frequent visits may flag up a warning.