Does leaving behind a business and child count as proof of intention to return for UK Visa?

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To prove that your partner intends to return then the immigration authorities will look for several things to prove a strong intention to return.

  1. Family connections.
    That she leaves a child behind with their grandparents is good. Bring a copy of the child's birth certificate to prove this together with the letter from the grandmother you mentioned

  2. Job or business If they own business then show that this is registered in their name, the business bank account details etc. should be enough to prove this. That the business has little income going through the account should not be a problem. (they won't care how successful the business is).

If you can show tax returns for the business and that you employ others, then this also helps.

But, if it is not sufficient for her to live on independently, and she depends on you financially then this will probably be seen in a negative light.

  1. Possibility/intention to stay in the UK. If she has done previous visits and left without overstaying then this helps. Assuming she doesn't turn up with all of her/your worldly possessions in your luggage, and only have enough items for the duration of your stay then this also helps to prove that you don't intend to stay.

They will also look for evidence of wanting to stay. So if she applied to university or for a job or carries her CV with her, then this indicates that she might be planning to stay longer so would count against her.

Also, just apply for the minimum visa you require. If you for example apply for a multi visit 2 year visa for the first ever visit they are likely to reject it. Apply first for a single visit to "build history" of successful travel with the authorities. Then later you can apply for a multi-visit visa.

Then they will want to check that you both have a place to stay, can afford to stay etc. As you are paying for her then you will need to prove this. A hotel for the entire stay (or the address of your parents if you will stay there) Sufficient funds in cash, or in a bank account, access to credit cards etc. for your stay Suitable health insurance etc.

But the fact That you live and work in a different country (Singapore) compared to her unfortunately will not help your case! The authorities will look into and consider if you plan to live together in the UK. So if you can prove your residency in Singapore, prove that you have a job and intend to return (letter from employer), etc. this will help a bit.

If you can show frequent travel between Singapore and the Philippines to visit her then this might help you. If you were already married for some time then this would also help.

I hope that you will at least arrive on the same flights into the UK.

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