Remarried 2nd wife before Decree Absolute

[An520]

Hi

I got re married in Pakistan in Jan 2016, my divorce from my first wife was completed in April 2017 (decree absolute). I am a British citizen, my daughter was born in march 2017 in pakistan with my current wife my daughter has recieved her British passport in july 2018. Now I need to apply for my wife visa for uk what options do I have as I understand it may not be straight forward as I was not free to marry under uk law for spouse visa purposes. Any advice would be much appreciated.
Thanks

[equitydealer]

I assume your marriage in Pakistan was registered with NADRA and not just an Islamic one? If registered, your marriage won’t be recognised here.

[Casa]

Your marriage won't be recognised as under British law you weren't legally able to re-marry before your Divorce Decree Absolute was granted. Therefore a Spouse Settlement visa will be refused.

Most who have found themselves in this unfortunate situation apply for a fiance visa and marry in the UK.

[An520]

Thanks for the information.

On the fiance visa route, on the visa application do i tick yes to i am married or tick no.

UKBA are aware I am married in pakistan as I submitted my nadra marriage certficate for my daughter's British passport application.

Again your replies are appreciated

[equitydealer]

That’s the problem, they know you’re married. In Pakistan you’re legally married, in the UK it’s not recognised. Messy.

Might need to get professional advice on how to proceed.

[An520]

Yes it's messy
I have spoken to 2 different immigration lawyers who both gave 2 different answers.
Read a few threads on here and it seems as Fiance visa is the way forward.
Just the application form asks the question about marriage so not sure to put yes or No on it .

[minsurfnet]

My personal experience is that, if you're truthfully explain your situation the chances are good. If you're separated more than 2 years with your ex-wife and the divorce proceeding was going on then explain that as well.

[An520]

Hi Minsurfnet
Unfortunately my divorce proceedings started after the 2nd wedding as my 2 year separation came up in April 2016.

Have you been in a similar scenario ?

[Miyash]

Hi Minsurfnet
Unfortunately my divorce proceedings started after the 2nd wedding as my 2 year separation came up in April 2016.

Have you been in a similar scenario ?

we are in same boat.but we have remmarid and have applied again, as previoysly was refused .now waiting since jan,2018 for decision.lets see wt will be the outcome of our application.

[An520]

Did u remarry in pakistan ?
Have u now applied and waiting for spouse visa?

[Miyash]

Did u remarry in pakistan ?
Have u now applied and waiting for spouse visa?

we remarried in Azad kashmir bcz my husband belongs to there and previously our marriage was registered in pakistan nadra thats why did not remarried in pakistan may be they dont register it again.in azad kashmir there are different rules and Govt aswell thats why we did it.now plz pray for positive response from HO we are waiting since last 8months.

[minsurfnet]

Hi Minsurfnet
Unfortunately my divorce proceedings started after the 2nd wedding as my 2 year separation came up in April 2016.

Have you been in a similar scenario ?

Yes, i pretty much the same but a bit more complicated. It's a good idea that you do Nikah ceremony again, take new NikahNama to Nadara Union Council and re-register your marriage. Send new NAdara Marriage certificate along with Urdu Nikhanama and explain it. Make sure you also get FRC (Family registration Certificate).

[Miyash]

Hi Minsurfnet
Unfortunately my divorce proceedings started after the 2nd wedding as my 2 year separation came up in April 2016.

Have you been in a similar scenario ?

Yes, i pretty much the same but a bit more complicated. It's a good idea that you do Nikah ceremony again, take new NikahNama to Nadara Union Council and re-register your marriage. Send new NAdara Marriage certificate along with Urdu Nikhanama and explain it. Make sure you also get FRC (Family registration Certificate).

dear misurfnet what is your scenario can you plz share??

[An520]

Is it not easier to go down the fiance route.? HO are aware of my marriage as I applied for my daughter's passport nadra marriage certficate and wedding pics were sent. At that time FRC was also created.

[Miyash]

Is it not easier to go down the fiance route.? HO are aware of my marriage as I applied for my daughter's passport nadra marriage certficate and wedding pics were sent. At that time FRC was also created.

cant suggest anything before our visa get approve.we r jst waiting now.will update u as soon as receive any news .i read on net, there are mamy cases like us.and some of them have remarried and got visa.but have to wait .

[An520]

Your marriage won't be recognised as under British law you weren't legally able to re-marry before your Divorce Decree Absolute was granted. Therefore a Spouse Settlement visa will be refused.

Most who have found themselves in this unfortunate situation apply for a fiance visa and marry in the UK.

Casa. Can u guide me or your opinion on how to answer the marriage question on a fiance application.
Thanks

[An520]

Can anyone guide me on how to answer the marriage question if im going on a fiance visa route.

[Casa]

Can anyone guide me on how to answer the marriage question if im going on a fiance visa route.

You can explain the situation in the 'any other information' section.

[An520]

Thanks Casa.
I will do that. The way I'm looking at it is answer the question as yes to married and then obviously explain the whole situation in detail of why I am applying for fiance visa. Would that be the best way?

[Miyash]

Hi Minsurfnet
Unfortunately my divorce proceedings started after the 2nd wedding as my 2 year separation came up in April 2016.

Have you been in a similar scenario ?

Yes, i pretty much the same but a bit more complicated. It's a good idea that you do Nikah ceremony again, take new NikahNama to Nadara Union Council and re-register your marriage. Send new NAdara Marriage certificate along with Urdu Nikhanama and explain it. Make sure you also get FRC (Family registration Certificate).

hi congrats u got the visa for ur family.i just want to ask did u also remarry after decree absolute??

[minsurfnet]

Hi Minsurfnet
Unfortunately my divorce proceedings started after the 2nd wedding as my 2 year separation came up in April 2016.

Have you been in a similar scenario ?

Yes, i pretty much the same but a bit more complicated. It's a good idea that you do Nikah ceremony again, take new NikahNama to Nadara Union Council and re-register your marriage. Send new NAdara Marriage certificate along with Urdu Nikhanama and explain it. Make sure you also get FRC (Family registration Certificate).

hi congrats u got the visa for ur family.i just want to ask did u also remarry after decree absolute??

Thanks, I can't share few things here, but in my case no it's not.

[An520]

Hi All
I will be applying for the fiance visa. Have a few questions
1. I have bank statements printed from the branch stating my address and also states the branch sort code I got them printed from. Is this sufficient?
2. In the application it states how long you intend to stay. Now this is a fiance visa with a view to extend to spouse, how to i answer this?

Thanks

[seagul]

Hi All
I will be applying for the fiance visa. Have a few questions
1. I have bank statements printed from the branch stating my address and also states the branch sort code I got them printed from. Is this sufficient?

yes

2. In the application it states how long you intend to stay. Now this is a fiance visa with a view to extend to spouse, how to i answer this?

say anything longer than 6 months or say forever which wont make any difference.

Thanks

[An520]

Thanks Seagul

[An520]

Can anyone guide me on how to answer the marriage question if im going on a fiance visa route.

You can explain the situation in the 'any other information' section.

Hi Casa
The application form doesnt ask the marriage question,
In the additional information section , I will let them know why I'm applying for the fiance visa rather than spouse. As the application form is for my wife so this information will be coming from her or would it be ok if I wrote from my perspective. Hope it makes sense
Thanks