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Re: Bank statement

Post by Mfamily » Tue Mar 03, 2020 1:52 pm

geoeng wrote:
Tue Mar 03, 2020 8:50 am
I'm not trying to say you won't be able to go visit Pakistan (or anywhere else) for a few months and would then definitely have issues with future visa applications, I'm only suggesting being careful in framing what you're doing.
That's why I'm asking from youse experts how can i be careful.. Going Pakistan is also necessary for me to see my old parents

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Re: Bank statement

Post by geoeng » Tue Mar 03, 2020 3:56 pm

Mfamily wrote:
Tue Mar 03, 2020 1:52 pm
That's why I'm asking from youse experts how can i be careful
Can tell you what the requirements you will have to meet are; if you're looking for someone that's able to tell you something like 4 months would be ok but 5 months is too long, I'm not sure you're going to be able to get that kind of certainty.
I'm just a guy on the Internet who immigrated to the UK. My opinions are based on my experience and interpretation of the immigration rules and should not be considered legal or immigration advice; your mileage may vary.

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Re: Bank statement

Post by Mfamily » Tue Mar 10, 2020 5:31 pm

CR001 wrote:
Fri Feb 28, 2020 10:36 pm
No absence limit on a spouse visa.

However note that for an extension after 2.5 years, you have to meet the same financial requirements and documentary evidence of 2 years cohabitation from at least 3 different sources in both names.
If there is no absence limit then why will i face problem to get extension if i live most of the time out of the UK with my two British kids and British wife.. And we can provide evidence of two years cohabitation from 3 different sources in both names.. And we can use cash savings as financial requirement

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Re: Bank statement

Post by seagul » Tue Mar 10, 2020 6:48 pm

Mfamily wrote:
Tue Mar 10, 2020 5:31 pm
CR001 wrote:
Fri Feb 28, 2020 10:36 pm
No absence limit on a spouse visa.

However note that for an extension after 2.5 years, you have to meet the same financial requirements and documentary evidence of 2 years cohabitation from at least 3 different sources in both names.
If there is no absence limit then why will i face problem to get extension if i live most of the time out of the UK with my two British kids and British wife.. And we can provide evidence of two years cohabitation from 3 different sources in both names.. And we can use cash savings as financial requirement
Because the purpose of spouse visa is to settle with your British spouse/family in UK. Also cohabitation evidences which despite can be generated when someone is absent from UK but how about if they don't accept in future these where someone has longer absence but using them for visa purposes
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Re: Bank statement

Post by geoeng » Wed Mar 11, 2020 8:34 am

Mfamily wrote:
Tue Mar 10, 2020 5:31 pm
If there is no absence limit then why will i face problem to get extension if i live most of the time out of the UK with my two British kids and British wife.. And we can provide evidence of two years cohabitation from 3 different sources in both names.. And we can use cash savings as financial requirement
The Immigration Rules outlining the requirement for entry clearance as a partner and leave to remain as a partner, respectively:
"E-ECP.2.10. The applicant and partner must intend to live together permanently in the UK."

"E-LTRP.1.10. The applicant and their partner must intend to live together permanently in the UK"

You would have indicated this intention in your application and will expressly be asked whether you intend to live together permanently in the UK in the extension application. Stating that you intend to live together permanently in the UK and then doing otherwise could be considered a false representation. If you want to live elsewhere and occasionally visit the UK, there are other visa categories available for that purpose.

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/immigration ... ly-members

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.u ... n-v2.0.pdf
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Re: Bank statement

Post by Mfamily » Wed Mar 11, 2020 10:17 am

geoeng wrote:
Wed Mar 11, 2020 8:34 am
Mfamily wrote:
Tue Mar 10, 2020 5:31 pm
If there is no absence limit then why will i face problem to get extension if i live most of the time out of the UK with my two British kids and British wife.. And we can provide evidence of two years cohabitation from 3 different sources in both names.. And we can use cash savings as financial requirement
The Immigration Rules outlining the requirement for entry clearance as a partner and leave to remain as a partner, respectively:
"E-ECP.2.10. The applicant and partner must intend to live together permanently in the UK."

"E-LTRP.1.10. The applicant and their partner must intend to live together permanently in the UK"

You would have indicated this intention in your application and will expressly be asked whether you intend to live together permanently in the UK in the extension application. Stating that you intend to live together permanently in the UK and then doing otherwise could be considered a false representation. If you want to live elsewhere and occasionally visit the UK, there are other visa categories available for that purpose.

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/immigration ... ly-members

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.u ... n-v2.0.pdf
But everywhere on this form almost 20 to 30 topics it is written that there is no absence limit for spouse visa holder..i had read these words then decided to apply for spouse visa considering there is no absence limit but now everyone is saying like this

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Re: Bank statement

Post by geoeng » Wed Mar 11, 2020 10:30 am

Mfamily wrote:
Wed Mar 11, 2020 10:17 am
But everywhere on this form almost 20 to 30 topics it is written that there is no absence limit for spouse visa holder..i had read these words then decided to apply for spouse visa considering there is no absence limit but now everyone is saying like this
There is no absence limit, but the residency requirement is an entirely separate consideration. You are allowed to leave the UK and visit other places as often as you like. However, that doesn't change the fact that there is also a requirement in extension applications and for ILR that "the applicant and their partner have lived together in the UK or there is good reason, consistent with a continuing intention to live together permanently in the UK, for any period in which they have not done so."
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Re: Bank statement

Post by AmazonianX » Wed Mar 11, 2020 11:12 am

No absence limit does not mean one can get the visa, come into UK, get BRP and move over to reside in another country.
Remember it is a settlement visa meaning your living and centre of existence or home has to be UK hence why subsequent extension or renewal which ultimately results to BC seeks to check that income in UK (if using yours), evidence of cohabitation with UK sponsor etc.

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Coronavirus issue

Post by Mfamily » Fri Mar 13, 2020 11:53 am

AmazonianX wrote:
Wed Mar 11, 2020 11:12 am
No absence limit does not mean one can get the visa, come into UK, get BRP and move over to reside in another country.
Remember it is a settlement visa meaning your living and centre of existence or home has to be UK hence why subsequent extension or renewal which ultimately results to BC seeks to check that income in UK (if using yours), evidence of cohabitation with UK sponsor etc.
I recently got my spouse visa and one month visa sticker expiry date is on 2 April and i have booked my ticket on 24th of march my question is that
If they cancel flights and ban on entering to UK due to Coronavirus as every country is banning.
what will the procedure to extend my 30 days visa sticker?

Can i extend that limit?

If i can then how much it's fees and what's procedure.
Thanks

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Re: Coronavirus issue

Post by geoeng » Fri Mar 13, 2020 12:26 pm

Mfamily wrote:
Fri Mar 13, 2020 11:53 am
I recently got my spouse visa and one month visa sticker expiry date is on 2 April and i have booked my ticket on 24th of march my question is that
If they cancel flights and ban on entering to UK due to Coronavirus as every country is banning.
what will the procedure to extend my 30 days visa sticker?

Can i extend that limit?

If i can then how much it's fees and what's procedure.
Thanks
IF the UK decides to do that, they would hopefully provide further information on how this situation would be dealt with. I'm not aware of any guidance on it that has been issued yet and it's a very dynamic situation. The UK has, so far, not shown any inclination towards banning flights and it's likely this would depend on the risk from the country you are travelling from or others you are passing through on the way. If you're concerned, an earlier flight might be your safest option.

The current procedure for the situation where an applicant does not arrive in the UK within the 30 day window is to apply for a new vignette sticker (Transfer of Conditions). Details are in this link in Section 3:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publicati ... visa-ecb17

The fee for this can be found at the link below by selecting the country you would be applying from, then "Other" under visa category, then "Other Fees" under visa type and then selecting "vignette transfer".
https://www.gov.uk/visa-fees
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Re: Bank statement

Post by seagul » Fri Mar 13, 2020 7:51 pm

Maybe similar arrangements get introduced which are in place for chineese at the moment, just keep an eye on UKVI news:

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus ... -to-expire
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Re: Bank statement

Post by Mfamily » Sat Mar 21, 2020 8:01 pm

seagul wrote:
Fri Mar 13, 2020 7:51 pm
Maybe similar arrangements get introduced which are in place for chineese at the moment, just keep an eye on UKVI news:

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus ... -to-expire
My flight was tomorrow from Pakistan but Pakistan cancelled all the flights from today till 4th of April and my spouse visa validity is 2th of April.. Worrying about my visa

1:Will they give extension like they already gave extension to chines?

2: if this situation remains like this two to three month can i apply for my visa sticker after 2 or three month??

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Re: Bank statement

Post by seagul » Sat Mar 21, 2020 9:00 pm

Mfamily wrote:
Sat Mar 21, 2020 8:01 pm
seagul wrote:
Fri Mar 13, 2020 7:51 pm
Maybe similar arrangements get introduced which are in place for chineese at the moment, just keep an eye on UKVI news:

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus ... -to-expire
My flight was tomorrow from Pakistan but Pakistan cancelled all the flights from today till 4th of April and my spouse visa validity is 2th of April.. Worrying about my visa

1:Will they give extension like they already gave extension to chines?

2: if this situation remains like this two to three month can i apply for my visa sticker after 2 or three month??
Try to enquire from other airports in different cities as there might be some flights available from there. At the moment there hasn't yet been any policy announced by the UK immigration authorities facilitating the visa holders (none-chineese) to travel on their expired visa vignette.
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Corona virus issue

Post by Mfamily » Sat Mar 21, 2020 9:11 pm

seagul wrote:
Sat Mar 21, 2020 9:00 pm
Mfamily wrote:
Sat Mar 21, 2020 8:01 pm
seagul wrote:
Fri Mar 13, 2020 7:51 pm
Maybe similar arrangements get introduced which are in place for chineese at the moment, just keep an eye on UKVI news:

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus ... -to-expire
My flight was tomorrow from Pakistan but Pakistan cancelled all the flights from today till 4th of April and my spouse visa validity is 2th of April.. Worrying about my visa

1:Will they give extension like they already gave extension to chines?

2: if this situation remains like this two to three month can i apply for my visa sticker after 2 or three month??
Try to enquire from other airports in different cities as there might be some flights available from there. At the moment there hasn't yet been any policy announced by the UK immigration authorities facilitating the visa holders (none-chineese) to travel on their expired visa vignette.
They cancelled all flights from all cities no one can go till 4th of April
Is there any possibility that they will announce a policy for none chines?

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Re: Corona virus issue

Post by geoeng » Sun Mar 22, 2020 7:48 am

Mfamily wrote:
Sat Mar 21, 2020 9:11 pm
Is there any possibility that they will announce a policy for none chines?
Of course there is a possibility, but nobody here can provide any certainty if or when that will happen and there are many other things the government is focused on right now. Your best bet for an official answer is probably to try contacting the immigration helpline, the details for which are in the link seagul posted.
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Re: Corona virus issue

Post by Mfamily » Wed Mar 25, 2020 1:55 am

geoeng wrote:
Sun Mar 22, 2020 7:48 am
Mfamily wrote:
Sat Mar 21, 2020 9:11 pm
Is there any possibility that they will announce a policy for none chines?
Of course there is a possibility, but nobody here can provide any certainty if or when that will happen and there are many other things the government is focused on right now. Your best bet for an official answer is probably to try contacting the immigration helpline, the details for which are in the link seagul posted.
What does this guidance means? It's not clear for them who got 30 days sticker and can't travel in 30 days anyone can explain?
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/travel-advi ... oronavirus

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Re: Bank statement

Post by CR001 » Wed Mar 25, 2020 7:34 am

That guidance is specifically for British citizens.
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Re: Corona virus issue

Post by geoeng » Wed Mar 25, 2020 8:33 am

Mfamily wrote:
Wed Mar 25, 2020 1:55 am
What does this guidance means? It's not clear for them who got 30 days sticker and can't travel in 30 days anyone can explain?
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/travel-advi ... oronavirus
As far as I am aware, there is still no guidance relating to those who have been issued entry clearance but are unable to travel to the UK. The most recent official information is at the link below, but is directed primarily at those already in the UK who need to apply for extensions or are unable to leave. Again, this guidance directs any unaddressed queries to the coronavirus immigration helpline.

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus ... -residents
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Re: Corona virus issue

Post by Mfamily » Thu Mar 26, 2020 8:53 pm

geoeng wrote:
Wed Mar 25, 2020 8:33 am
Mfamily wrote:
Wed Mar 25, 2020 1:55 am
What does this guidance means? It's not clear for them who got 30 days sticker and can't travel in 30 days anyone can explain?
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/travel-advi ... oronavirus
As far as I am aware, there is still no guidance relating to those who have been issued entry clearance but are unable to travel to the UK. The most recent official information is at the link below, but is directed primarily at those already in the UK who need to apply for extensions or are unable to leave. Again, this guidance directs any unaddressed queries to the coronavirus immigration helpline.

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus ... -residents
I got my ticket on 28 march and my visa expiry date is 2 April.. Question is that will they let me enter to UK? Because someone told me only British is going back to their homes? Will they ask me question why you came here at this situation.. Thanks

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Re: Bank statement

Post by Korekt » Fri Mar 27, 2020 2:52 am

If you're able to make it to a port, they will let you in.
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Re: Bank statement

Post by smah » Tue Mar 31, 2020 1:00 am

Hi Mfamily,
Congratulations on getting the visa and hope your family is well. Did you manage to get together with them?
I have made an application and meet the finance by having savings in Foreign account. Basically I have been holding the fund for more then a year then realised that the bank I was holding it in was blacklisted. So I had to move the money to a approved bank and then made application with my statement from previous bank and the new which covers from September 2018 til now.
Also the rest of the packings are met by benefits my wife receives plus third party guarantor.
Could someone kindly guide me if this can work and what are your experiences. I can provide the amount details if needed for better judgement.
Thanks guys

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Re: Bank statement

Post by CR001 » Tue Mar 31, 2020 6:50 am

smah wrote:
Tue Mar 31, 2020 1:00 am
Hi Mfamily,
Congratulations on getting the visa and hope your family is well. Did you manage to get together with them?
I have made an application and meet the finance by having savings in Foreign account. Basically I have been holding the fund for more then a year then realised that the bank I was holding it in was blacklisted. So I had to move the money to a approved bank and then made application with my statement from previous bank and the new which covers from September 2018 til now.
Also the rest of the packings are met by benefits my wife receives plus third party guarantor.
Could someone kindly guide me if this can work and what are your experiences. I can provide the amount details if needed for better judgement.
Thanks guys
You should start your own topic to ask your questions instead of tagging onto another members thread please.
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Got brp card

Post by Mfamily » Wed Apr 01, 2020 2:21 pm

I successfully came to UK before my 30 days visa expired and got my brp card from post office..

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