What does a D/Man gain from marrying a English woman?

[Fresh one]

If you have no money, investments, only rent a house so no assetts etc.....

[Fresh one]

Also once married is the D/man free to visit the UK when and as he wants?

[TOOBER_SDQ]

Originally Posted by Fresh one

If you have no money, investments, only rent a house so no assetts etc.....

He will have the enjoyment and the pleasure of being married to an English woman. For some men, that is enough.

[AnnaC]

Generally speaking the mind set of some Dominicans is that the grass is always greener on the other side if only they could get off the Island and have the opportunity be become rich or at least make lots of money.

Once married would you leave your husband behind? No, you would want him with you so of course sponsorship would follow. Not sure of UK laws, you need to look into your laws but getting married doesn't give him the freedom of visiting any time unless he applies for a visitor visa.

More info here UK Border Agency Visa Services Home Page

[Fresh one]

Sorry this is not my husband but my mums, well hes not yet but she has just announced they are planning it for next year.

Dont want to say to much i know she looks on this site.

But her reason for it is so he can visit here!!!!! And i dont think it is as easy as you get married and a week later he can hop on a plane as and when.... ????

[Fresh one]

Anna, when you say sponsor what would she have to do?

She would have to supply cash?

[Fresh one]

Its ok i should look before i post!

Found it!

I'm just not sure this is the best thing for her to do!

Older people have told me to let her get on with etc.... Should i?

[AnnaC]

Here's a few threads for you to read on UK visas if you haven't read them yet.


form VAF4 (fiancèè visa for UK)

Vistor visa for the uk

If he has no money it will cost her no matter which way you look at it. Applications cost money and she would have to show that she can support him if it's for a settlement visa.

Not a good enough reason to get married. This is only my opinion but if your Mom is at the age of looking for fun and not wanting an everlasting life together (24/7) it would be cheaper financially and emotionally for her to visit him in the DR as often as she can afford it. It's more exciting that way.

But that's only my opinion.

[catcherintherye]

You should offer your advice once, and explain your reasons for your opinion. if asked. Other than that, just ask her to please to think it through, not to do anything impulsively, and then back off, but stay in touch.

Allow her the space to think about things for herself and let her live her life, as you would want to be allowed to live yours.

The important thing is to keep an open lines of communication going. She might eventually begin to see what's up. Don't push her away or make her feel like she has to prove something to you.

Go slowly and respectfully, and be there to subtly point out the contradictions to her as they arise.

Good luck, and be patient.

[Fresh one]

Thanks for the advice i will back off. Tell her to write a will and then back off ha

Just one more questsion, do you think it is wrong for me not to attend this wedding?

I mean i have been to the Dom a few times and right now have no desire to come back until i have seen more of the world, however my Mum is upset that i have said i would rather spend the cash and go somewhere else.

Seen as she is only doing it for easy access for them to see each other and they dont plan on living together, how will this effect me? Not like i need to go meet my step farther haha

Or should i be there to support?