US to UK EEA Family Permit Confusion

RubGue wrote: ↑

Sun Oct 27, 2019 7:53 pm

So update, I know one of you commentors replied with the details of the Family Visa, since that seems to ne the best option at this point, I was wondering if y'all could explain the process. I also was wondering if I was able to apply for it while I'm in the UK visiting. What I've read it is cheaper and faster to do it within, but does that mean I could do that while using my passport to visit?

CR001 wrote: ↑

Sun Oct 27, 2019 8:07 pm

RubGue wrote: ↑

Sun Oct 27, 2019 7:53 pm

So update, I know one of you commentors replied with the details of the Family Visa, since that seems to ne the best option at this point, I was wondering if y'all could explain the process. I also was wondering if I was able to apply for it while I'm in the UK visiting. What I've read it is cheaper and faster to do it within, but does that mean I could do that while using my passport to visit?

1. You cannot apply for a spouse visa while in the UK as a visitor. It will be refused as it is not possible to switch to any other visa category as a visitor in the UK. You must apply from the USA. £1523 visa fee plus £1200 IHS fee.

2. Yous spouse needs to meet the financial requirement of £18,600pa with a minimum of 6 months payslips and bank statements or £62,500 held in savings for a minimum if 6 months by either of you (cannot be a loan). Adequate accommodation is also required. Evidence of communications and subsisting relationship is also required.

https://www.gov.uk/uk-family-visa/partner-spouse

For the full details on the financial requirement, good "Appendix 1.7".

RubGue wrote: ↑

Sun Oct 27, 2019 8:54 pm

CR001 wrote: ↑

Sun Oct 27, 2019 8:07 pm

RubGue wrote: ↑

Sun Oct 27, 2019 7:53 pm

So update, I know one of you commentors replied with the details of the Family Visa, since that seems to ne the best option at this point, I was wondering if y'all could explain the process. I also was wondering if I was able to apply for it while I'm in the UK visiting. What I've read it is cheaper and faster to do it within, but does that mean I could do that while using my passport to visit?

1. You cannot apply for a spouse visa while in the UK as a visitor. It will be refused as it is not possible to switch to any other visa category as a visitor in the UK. You must apply from the USA. £1523 visa fee plus £1200 IHS fee.

2. Yous spouse needs to meet the financial requirement of £18,600pa with a minimum of 6 months payslips and bank statements or £62,500 held in savings for a minimum if 6 months by either of you (cannot be a loan). Adequate accommodation is also required. Evidence of communications and subsisting relationship is also required.

https://www.gov.uk/uk-family-visa/partner-spouse

For the full details on the financial requirement, good "Appendix 1.7".

But I wouldn't be using a visitor visa, as my passport is the only thing I'd need to fly into the UK for quite awhile. Unless I'm reading it wrong. Then how is there a category for people "who are in the UK" in the family visa site.

You have a visitor visa or a visa for 6 months or less

You’ll usually need to leave the UK to apply for a family visa if either:

you have permission to be in the UK as a visitor
your visa is for 6 months or less

CR001 wrote: ↑

Sun Oct 27, 2019 9:01 pm

RubGue wrote: ↑

Sun Oct 27, 2019 8:54 pm

CR001 wrote: ↑

Sun Oct 27, 2019 8:07 pm

RubGue wrote: ↑

Sun Oct 27, 2019 7:53 pm

So update, I know one of you commentors replied with the details of the Family Visa, since that seems to ne the best option at this point, I was wondering if y'all could explain the process. I also was wondering if I was able to apply for it while I'm in the UK visiting. What I've read it is cheaper and faster to do it within, but does that mean I could do that while using my passport to visit?

1. You cannot apply for a spouse visa while in the UK as a visitor. It will be refused as it is not possible to switch to any other visa category as a visitor in the UK. You must apply from the USA. £1523 visa fee plus £1200 IHS fee.

2. Yous spouse needs to meet the financial requirement of £18,600pa with a minimum of 6 months payslips and bank statements or £62,500 held in savings for a minimum if 6 months by either of you (cannot be a loan). Adequate accommodation is also required. Evidence of communications and subsisting relationship is also required.

https://www.gov.uk/uk-family-visa/partner-spouse

For the full details on the financial requirement, good "Appendix 1.7".

But I wouldn't be using a visitor visa, as my passport is the only thing I'd need to fly into the UK for quite awhile. Unless I'm reading it wrong. Then how is there a category for people "who are in the UK" in the family visa site.

You might not require a pre approved visitor visa, but your are still admitted and stamped in as a visitor for a maximum of 6 months.

The who are in the UK category is for those on any other visa other than a visitor status, ie a fiance visa, work permit, ancestry visa etc.

It does clearly state a visitor is not eligible.

You have a visitor visa or a visa for 6 months or less

You’ll usually need to leave the UK to apply for a family visa if either:

you have permission to be in the UK as a visitor
your visa is for 6 months or less

Casa wrote: ↑

Sun Oct 27, 2019 9:11 pm

Your own income earned outside of the UK won't be considered in the £18,600 p.a calculation. Only your wife's income as the sponsor will qualify.

RubGue wrote: ↑

Sun Oct 27, 2019 9:20 pm

Casa wrote: ↑

Sun Oct 27, 2019 9:11 pm

Your own income earned outside of the UK won't be considered in the £18,600 p.a calculation. Only your wife's income as the sponsor will qualify.

Again it continues to saying you and your partner. Not about extension. Just about the proof of income