Fijian Soldier Ordered To Leave UK | Forces TV

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Published on July 24, 2012 11:31:48 AM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4zEdK4Q6rA

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A Fijian who served in the British Army for 13 years has been told he cannot settle in the UK and must leave the country by 9 August. Lance Corporal Isimeli Baleiwai, who is married to a British woman and has two British children, applied for British citizenship in March this year as he was leaving the Army in June. LCpl Baleiwai and his family are fighting the decision with the help of the charity Veteran's Aid.