Mariage between a EU citizen and a refugee in the UK

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amu2021Member04 March 2023 14:44:52

I'm a EU citizen living in the UK with pre-settled status.

My partner live also in the UK with refugee status she is granted 5 years.

We have together 2children. We need to get married in the UK.

We need help with the procedure.

Your advices are welcome.

CynicUK / Netherlands Expert05 March 2023 10:29:11

7631

Hi and welcome to the Forum.

There are different rules depending on which UK country you wish to get married; this link will take you to the UK Gov website that has all the details you need.

I hope this helps.

Cynic

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amu2021Member05 March 2023 13:15:46

@Cynic

Thank you for your reply. We are living in Birmingham.

I have been to register office to get more information. They gave me a form to fill and told me they will call us for a meeting. But I wonder what is our status. Will they refer to Home office before we give notice? It's not too clear.

CynicUK / Netherlands Expert05 March 2023 19:11:20

7631

Hi again.

If you are both legally resident in the UK, then I don't envisage any problem. My advice is to fill the form in and go to the meeting with the registry office.

I hope this helps.

Cynic

Expat Team

FredIndonesia Expert05 March 2023 20:40:26

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This must be checked but I understand it makes a difference to your case.

It used to be an asylum seeker registered as such is able to do things that an unregistered person can't.

This was something from a long time ago when I was seeing a Chinese lady in a similar situation so it might very well be out of date.

CynicUK / Netherlands Expert06 March 2023 07:40:34

7631

This must be checked but I understand it makes a difference to your case.
It used to be an asylum seeker registered as such is able to do things that an unregistered person can't.
This was something from a long time ago when I was seeing a Chinese lady in a similar situation so it might very well be out of date.
-@Fred

When I read through it, the important milestone to get past was residency; once both are legal residents in the UK, they are free to get married there.

amu2021Member10 March 2023 13:05:18

@Fred

Thanks for your reply.

Law is changing especially after Brexit.

My girlfriend has been admitted to refugees status for 5 years. I'm French.

The registration office told me they will refer to Home office for investigation.

So I'm a bit confused.

amu2021Member10 March 2023 13:08:12

@Cynic

Thanks for your reply.

I have filled the form 3 weeks ago but nothing until now.

CynicUK / Netherlands Expert10 March 2023 17:29:39

7631

@Cynic
Thanks for your reply.
I have filled the form 3 weeks ago but nothing until now.
-@amu2021

Hi again.

It may be a good idea to give them a gentle nudge to ask for an update.

Cynic

Expat Team

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