Petition · past parliament

To grant leave to remain in the UK for my wife whom I'm married for 26 years.

Closed 341 signatures

What the petition asks

I married to my wife a Singapore citizen for 26 years and have two children born in the UK and I am a UK citizen, we submitted many application over 18 years for Visa for my wife to remain in the UK but all was rejected(6 in all)After many tries and different forms the application is rejected again.
I have medical problems and had two operations in 3 months and need someone to look after me and also suffering from depression.I have wasted most of my savings paying for the applications and recent application had to be submitted with medical insurance and the price has gone up for new applications.My family life has been ruined because of this and my kids grew up not knowing their mother well.We have a grandchild who was born April of this year.We have a right to be together.

Timeline

27 Oct 2016 Petition opened for signatures
27 Apr 2017 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 341
Status Closed
Opened 27 Oct 2016
Closed 27 Apr 2017

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.