cowman1

Hello.  My wife was granted a settlement visa and we have been in the uk now for about 3 weeks.  I am going to be studying for a year, so therefore I am not required to pay council tax.  However, do we still have to pay because my wife is living with me in the same house?   The thing is, we have a small child and he will need looking after, in between nursery sessions.  If my wife was unemployed ( and English) I think she would not need to pay, but part of the terms of the visa  state that she cannot claim public funds.I have no intention of doing this, but I am a bit unsure where we stand regarding council tax.
When we applied for the visa, we used my parents as sponsors and state we were staying with them, which we did for a while.  However, we have now moved into a small house as it was getting a bit claustrophobic!

Thanks if anyone can offer any advice.

Hi.

My wife was granted her settlement visa last month (yippee!) and we will be travelling to the UK in a few weeks time.  I was just wondering what we should take with us?  We have her passport, a translation of her birth certificate and her TB test certificate.  The thing is, my wife has read on other websites that she needs to provide the actual TB original X-ray itself, as well as the certificate.  I can't even remember ever seeing this.  Can someone confirm if this is the case, or whether just the certificate will suffice?  

Also, regarding her I.L.R, are there any documents we will need to obtain from here, that will be required.  My wife has been informed that she needs to get a Thai Police clearance CRB check done from here, before we leave, as it will be needed when we apply for the ILR in 2 years time - can someone confirm whether this is true?

Also, one more thing, I have read that it is important to get her name on any bills, etc, and get her an N.I. number.  Is she able to open her own bank account?

Thanks if anyone can help.

Hi.  I am due to leave my current job in Thailand, to go back to the UK next month.  I am currently on a non-imm visa (that expires early next year) and I have a work permit.  The thing is, I really need my last month's pay from my employer, which will come through about 2 days before I leave.  I would love to give my employer notice now about the fact I am leaving, but they have often held employee's money back in the past (or not paid them at all), so I may have to just leave without letting them know in order to ensure I get money that is rightfully owed to me.  

Anyway, I was just wondering what is the best thing to do, in terms of my work permit / visa?  Can I just leave the country with it still running, considering the fact that I will not be returning for at least a year.  Can I cncel it myself?  If I do cancel it do I have to leave the country the same day?  Also, can it be cancelled with just a phone call?

Thanks if someone can offer any pointers, much appreciated!

Hi.  

I mentioned this in another forum, but thought people may be a bit more clued up here!  Anyway, basically I am trying to sync the TV coverage of the world cup, with a radio feed.  The radio is currently about 5 seconds ahead of the TV, which is not ideal.  Anyone know if there is a simple way to do this?  If I could sort it out it would make for perfect viewing, and possibly satisfy a few disgruntled farangs in Thailand!

Thanks if anyone can help!