Had 1st part of spouse visa but left uk before 2 years

sarahbell777 · Post by **sarahbell777** » Mon Jan 11, 2010 1:47 am

Hi, I am AMerican married to a UK citizen (married in London) - we were granted a spousal visa in June 2006 (Limited leave to remain for 2 years)/ Then we left the UK in Dec 2008 to travel and live in Australia on a year working holiday visa. We are currently in Australia.

Now we want to return to the UK for a short time (we are actually now applying for my spouse's US immigration but must be in the UK - London - to apply and wait for the US visa).

Does anyone know what I have to reapply for in order to be able to go back to the UK and work? Or did I lose my chance when I left the UK?

Thanks for any help!

Post by **PaperPusher** » Mon Jan 11, 2010 2:14 am

Hello

Your dates do not add up. June 2006 - December 2008 is more than two years.

Did you apply for indefinate leave to remain and get this before you left the UK?

Post by **vinny** » Mon Jan 11, 2010 2:29 am

If you didn't apply for ILR, then did you overstay for more than 28 days before leaving the UK?

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Had 1st part of spouse visa but left uk before 2 years

Had 1st part of spouse visa but left uk before 2 years