any advice gratefully received. does anyone know anything about egyptian nationals applying for visas to settle in britain? the main thing i'd like to know is how long it takes from application - i have heard 12 to 14 weeks. does anyone know any more? also, has anyone been successful? if so i'd really like to hear from you and how you managed it as i am hoping my partner will join me but he is egyptian and it doesn't appear to be that simple...