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Proof of Cohabitation for dependent spouse visa

Posted: Sun Jan 10, 2021 9:30 pm
by RohitVaidya
Hi

We are in process of applying our ILR and we are stuck only because of this point below:

If you have added a spouse or civil partner to this application form who is applying at the same time as you, please provide documentary evidence of cohabitation since you were last granted leave (up to a maximum of two years). Evidence provided should cover the whole period and be in the form of official letters or documents, addressed to yourself and your spouse.


I am failing to understand what needs to be done here. So any help will be appreciated.

Our last Tier2 visa renewal was done in Nov 2018 and we completed 5 years in UK in Dec 2020.

The only document which we have with joint names for myself and my wife are
- Council Tax for last 5 years on 3 different addresses ( 2 tenancy + 1 ownership)
- Rent agreement (2 tenancy agreement)

Apart from this the only official document she has her name on is an bank account statement and Polling booth card.

Will these be sufficient for as cohabitation proof for our application please?

Regards and Thanks in advance
Rohit

Re: Proof of Cohabitation for dependent spouse visa

Posted: Sun Jan 10, 2021 9:34 pm
by CULLINAN
You need 3/4 different sources covering last 2 years i.e. every 3/4 months. Ideally in joint names, otherwise top up with sole name but same address. Any source can be used.

Re: Proof of Cohabitation for dependent spouse visa

Posted: Sun Jan 10, 2021 10:34 pm
by RohitVaidya
Will a letter from Mortgage Broker regarding acceptance of offer will be acceptable?

Re: Proof of Cohabitation for dependent spouse visa

Posted: Sun Jan 10, 2021 11:58 pm
by AmazonianX
RohitVaidya wrote:
Sun Jan 10, 2021 10:34 pm
Will a letter from Mortgage Broker regarding acceptance of offer will be acceptable?
Reff previous reply Cullinan
Any source.

Re: Proof of Cohabitation for dependent spouse visa

Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2021 9:45 pm
by RohitVaidya
Thank you so much for responding. Please can you review and see if this looks ok as part of submission.

Nov, 2018 India Ticket(Wife Solo) Rent Agreement(Joint), Star Tours Letter(Joint), Travel Insurance (Joint), Council Tax (Joint)
Dec,2018
Jan, 2019 Bank Statement (Solo Wife) Bank Statement (Solo Husband)
Feb, 2019
Mar, 2019 Council Tax (Both)
April, 2019
May, 2019 Bank Statement (Solo Wife) Bank Statement (Solo Husband)
Jun, 2019
July, 2019 Council Tax(Joint), Mortgage Broker (Joint)
Aug, 2019
Sep, 2019 Bank Statement (Solo Wife) Bank Statement (Solo Husband)
Oct, 2019
Nov, 2019 Council Tax (Joint)
Dec, 2019 Poll Card (Solo Wife) Poll Card (Solo Husband)
Jan, 2020
Feb, 2020
Mar, 2020 Council Tax (Joint)
April, 2020
May, 2020 Council Tax (Joint)
Jun, 2020
July, 2020 Bank Statement (Solo Wife) Bank Statement (Solo Husband)
Aug, 2020
Sept, 2020
Oct, 2020 Bank Statement(Solo Wife) Bank Statement (Solo Husband)
Nov, 2020
Dec, 2020 Bank Statement (Solo Wife) Bank Statement (Solo Husband)

Re: Proof of Cohabitation for dependent spouse visa

Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2021 9:48 pm
by CULLINAN
This looks fine. You do not need any tickets though. You can add anything like NHS letters, driving license, virgin/sky contract etc also.