If a man from the UK is going to bring his Asian woman to his country to live as family, the couple should consider obtaining Fiancee Visa for the woman, as it is the most appropriate choice from the point of view of subsequent legalization. UK Fiancee Visa is valid for 6 months, within which the woman must enter the UK and marriage must take place. As soon as the marriage takes place, the woman may apply for Spouse Visa valid for 2 years and then for the UK permanent residency known as Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR).
Eligibility
The application is to be submitted by the Fiancee in person in her country of residence. It is very important to provide a complete package of documents, as they are crucial for the success. The following is the list of documents you will need, as the requirements can change, you may need to refer to your visa center for details:
The average time for application processing is one month. If they are unable to take the decision from the submitted documents, the lady will be invited to the interview. She will be asked questions to determine whether the relations are genuine and alike. If the lady can speak English, it's her advantage. If the officer is satisfied with the answers, the lady will be issued the visa.
If the Fiancee has children under 18, they can enter the UK with her. They will also need to have the application form completed and the documents collected. The Fiancee must provide the evidence that her children's father agrees to the children coming to the UK. Alternatively, the children can join their mother after marriage.