If his agent and the club were 'adamant' he wouldn't get a visa, why even bother going through the motions of a transfer deal? Just wastes everyone's time, surely. To me the fact that a deal has been done indicates that the people actually in a position to know about these things think a visa can be obtained.

This brings back memories of when we had to arrange a civil partnership ceremony for Moa and Luaki to secure there visa's

I never knew that Moa & lauaki had a civil partnership.

As I've said before, if it's linked to a work permit, Brent Webb's visa only allows him to play for Leeds, Keith Lulia's only allows him to play for Bradford, etc etc. If a player wants to move to another club via the work permit route, they need a new visa. Unless you can get the new visa by the premium service from UKBA, it can take weeks, so maybe there'll be no official announcement until then and maybe he's coming for next season after all. We've had our fingers burnt before.

First time I've EVER been called that

Cant you do something about it Chris - get the paperwork done!

Chris28 is an employee of UKBA, he has clearly stated, the stipulations required for Chase to move to Hull FC.

The conviction in 2011, has no bearing ,IF it was, he would be not allowed back in the country in 2011 after his court case.

The only thing Chase needs to do, is to amend his change of employer to Hull FC.

Also,he could state changes in his application, eg He is now a parent of a UK citizen, (coupled with the child's mother is also a UK citizen.), no Government would deny a working visa, to a parent who has a UK born child.

Its possible, to get a same day service for a fee, but that is purely dependant , if the UKBA office has available appointments .

IMO- It will just take time - no dramas.

Nowt to do with me guv, I'm not a roving immigration superhero. Not yet.

If it was that simple Adam Pearson wouldn't be telling you it's a problem.

I hope it goes through. I hope it goes through before Friday. I fear it won't though.

Adam Pearson is not telling us it is a problem...The local rag is reporting it is a problem there are no quotes from the club regarding this matter.

AP hasn't commented on Rangi Chase, Its a HDM journalist,

James Smailes has said the only problem is 'time',

the visa will be allowed, not a question of 'If' - but 'when'.

Adam Pearson isn`t telling us its a problem, its the local rag that are running the story with no quotes from anybody, i have no doubts Adam has done his homework about the visa issue before getting involved with contract negotiations

And where exactly has he done that?

You really don't understand the city of Hull in derby week.

Don't worry about it he'll be here soon

Nail on the head..

What baffles me is most fans not just hull fc fans have called rangi chase.....a thug, a one trick pony.
Now hes on the verge of signing for hull fc your fans cant wait for him to pull a black and white shirt on and hes become the best thing since sliced bread.

Whats changed.

If you're going to answer your own questions it can get boring!

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We are picking up news of a potential loan signing for #HullFC today. Chasing full details at present......more to come.

It gets better!

HOW VERY DARE YOU

Not worked there for 7+ years



The conviction is relevant, and will be a factor in any visa change. My view (albeit not in possession of the full facts) is that he had a visa for the UK, went home for a court case and was convicted. When he returned, the conviction would/should have been mentioned to the immigration officer at the airport as a significant change of circumstances potentially affecting the visa. He was then clearly admitted to the UK, so it would be perverse for UKBA to refuse now on that basis. Of course if the conviction wasn't mentioned when he came back....



I know someone who can help with appointments

could the loan signing be to replace crooks Who's out injured?

The only difference between Ryan McGoldrick and Rangi Chase's visa amendment is 'timing'

When Hull FC made an application for the 'Premium Service' for Ryan McGoldrick,the only UKBA office which had available appointments for that week was in London.

Maybe there are no available appointments this week, there are only 7 offices in the UK which can offer same day service, its not easy to get a 'Premium Service',as i have had experience in this matter.

If you know the right people though

If we do sign chase on loan until the end of the season could he come on his current visa and allow us to work out any details during the close season for a permanent signing?