None of the women are "criminal" per se, but all, including your own GF, are trying to take advantage of relatively lax immigration policies. Good luck on finding a country with more relaxed immigration policies.harry_potter wrote:This is correct. Every other time we just walked through without any problem. On the last time she was taken in to a room without explaination. They didn't question her. Just made her wait for a few hours (didn't even give her water) and then took her fingerprints and released her. No dialogue.She probably didn't have to say a thing if she walked through ICA with him next to her. Even girls pulled into that office don't generally have to "explain" anything, they just have their bios taken for next time.
Does this mean we will not be able to do this again? Next time she will be refused entry?
As I said, in many ways this very strict policy is admirable. I came from the UK where the borders are literally an open door to anyone that wants to come. Most can't even speak English and have no skills, they park themselves immediately inside the benefits system which is why taxes are so high in the UK. Anyway, that's another story and doesn't help me with my situation.
My choices seem to be:
1. Marry her.
2. Move to a country that has more liberal views on marriage and\or more relaxed immagration policies.
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Hmmm... I didn't realise I was getting my "panties in a bunch". I'm just trying to get information. Maybe you have misunderstood me.sundaymorningstaple wrote:...it's not much use getting your panties in a bunch over it. Don't be a big girls blouse because you cannot have your way. Every country has their own policies. This is Singapore policy. As they are so fond of saying, If you don't like it, you know where the departure gate is at Changi.
Actually, moving to another country is looking like the way out. I will not be going back to UK though, it's a sh*t hole.
I was just hoping there was a way for us to continue our relationship in Singapore. It seems there isn't so, yes, I will accept it and look for another way.
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Yes there is such a route but your country must recognise it to begin with. And you must show proof that you have been living together for a number of years prior to your application.harry_potter wrote:Anyone know what the rules are for common-law wife? I've just seen that there is a LTVP that can be granted to a common-law wife. Is it possible?
It has been discussed here:
http://forum.singaporeexpats.com/ftopic89057.html
http://forum.singaporeexpats.com/ftopic51706.html
http://forum.singaporeexpats.com/ftopic85315.html
http://forum.singaporeexpats.com/ftopic ... highlight=
Compare and see if your situation is favourable for that route.
A young third-world-country girl who lives in Singapore for 6 months on a visitor pass without apparent income is an obvious target for suspicions of illegal work.harry_potter wrote:That doesn't sound right. Every wife was once a GF.v4jr4 wrote:Question is, even if you marry her, does it mean that the immigration will let her in? Remember, they have your GF's records.
If now, after being flagged by immigration, she marries you and tries to get a visa based on that, it will throw up even bigger suspicions of a marriage of convenience. I bet she will not get that visa!
I don't know about UK, but in the rest of Europe immigration is much stricter than here for non-EU members. In my opinion one of the great (rich-country-induced) injustices of our current world that smart, hardworking poor-country people are disallowed to better themselves in order to allow rich-country dumb people to have a better living.
the lynx wrote:Yes there is such a route but your country must recognise it to begin with. ...harry_potter wrote:Anyone know what the rules are for common-law wife? I've just seen that there is a LTVP that can be granted to a common-law wife. Is it possible?
As far as I know the UK does not legally recognise common-law marriage.
Yes, that's the point. Even if, let's say, you break up with her, her records are intact. I don't think it will be forgotten.beppi wrote:A young third-world-country girl who lives in Singapore for 6 months on a visitor pass without apparent income is an obvious target for suspicions of illegal work.harry_potter wrote:That doesn't sound right. Every wife was once a GF.v4jr4 wrote:Question is, even if you marry her, does it mean that the immigration will let her in? Remember, they have your GF's records.
If now, after being flagged by immigration, she marries you and tries to get a visa based on that, it will throw up even bigger suspicions of a marriage of convenience. I bet she will not get that visa!
I don't know about UK, but in the rest of Europe immigration is much stricter than here for non-EU members. In my opinion one of the great (rich-country-induced) injustices of our current world that smart, hardworking poor-country people are disallowed to better themselves in order to allow rich-country dumb people to have a better living.
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I think that's correct from what I have read. However, Wikipedia states: The term "common law marriage" has been used in England and Wales since the 1960s to refer to unmarried, cohabiting heterosexual relationships. However, this is merely a social usage.As far as I know the UK does not legally recognise common-law marriage.
We have been cohabiting, but according to what's been stated on this thread, we haven't been strictly legally cohabiting, so I guess I'd be stupid to try to pursue this option

Does my SPR not play any role in this? I really don't see the value in SPR, as far as I can see it has no value over the EP that I was on. I still feel like a foreigner with no rights. The reason I got my SPR was to make a statement that I want to feel less like a foreigner. Slightly off topic, and I'm not "getting my pants in a mess" or whatever that other poster said.
Thanks for all the advice. This forum is really good.
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Even if your were a Singaporean, you would have exactly the same problem with your gf. You are not the one with the problem. She is. As such, because there is absolutely NO legal relationship existing before you arrived in Singapore, she will be looked at as a working girl or even now, as a marriage of convenience. This is not to make it hard on you. Quite the contrary, it's to ensure that you don't let the exotic taco confuse your mind and make a serious mistake while in Singapore.
As far as the differences between PR & EP, they are enormous. Thinking otherwise, is just proving that you have 'em in a bunch, making wild statements like that. Why would PR play a role? If citizens trying to marry foreign women after having them doing visa runs for 6 months are subject to the same rules, why should a PR be exempted?
As far as the differences between PR & EP, they are enormous. Thinking otherwise, is just proving that you have 'em in a bunch, making wild statements like that. Why would PR play a role? If citizens trying to marry foreign women after having them doing visa runs for 6 months are subject to the same rules, why should a PR be exempted?
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Let's not go off topic. I'm just saying that I don't get PR. The reason I went through the conversion was because people in my office were asking me whether I'd converted to PR. Since so many people were asking me and I wanted to feel less like a foreigner I figured converting was the right thing to do. I don't see anything or feel anything different, apart from my company give me some CPF.sundaymorningstaple wrote:As far as the differences between PR & EP, they are enormous.
Back on topic. The rules are pretty upsetting. That's all I can say. Suggesting the rules are here to protect me from "exotic taco" is patronising.
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