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Regardless of the case, the cohabitation evidences are pivotal which cant be substituted with an informally written letter. Queerly, the online application form & checklist isn't the real determinant of what actually need to be supplied since the actual guidance hasn't been altered/updated.
Do not be too hung up on these cohabitation docs and advise people there aren't alternatives based on your attachment to them. Consider the facts. You can read for yourself the judge's description of them in the opening paragraphs and under 'The Six Items of Correspondence issue' in this judgement that has been referred to elsewhere in this forum.seagul wrote: ↑Sat Oct 17, 2020 6:13 amRegardless of the case, the cohabitation evidences are pivotal which cant be substituted with an informally written letter. Queerly, the online application form & checklist isn't the real determinant of what actually need to be supplied since the actual guidance hasn't been altered/updated.
When exactly do you plan to make the application, which month? And what date is the earliest correspondence you have?
Yesby the way, why do they ask for correspondence for 2 years (24 months) if my wife's been here for more than that i.e. almost 33 months? they're only interested in the last 24 months?
It depends on what's stated on the form. Perhaps evidence of insurmountable obstacles and/or evidence of family and private life in the UK.I have also been asked for
1. "Evidence to support my claim it would be difficult for me to establish a private life outside the UK"
and
2. "Documents supporting my other reasons to stay in the UK"
What can I submit as evidence here?
There is no need to veering off the original crux through rubbernecking, and by inserting an impertinent case study which I am sure you shouldn't have studied in its entirety. At numerous times at preveniently, I had edified you that these case studies isn't a legislation rather a judgement regarding a particular case which differs from case to case. Try to delve at other forums too where you will see that cohabitation evidences sometimes aren't asked pacifically due to the invasion of substantial hodgepodge over the online application system & its checklist. Aside this, unlike to paper application the online application covers all scenarios where despite you are being asked something but aren't realistically required to purvey that and vice versa. Repetitively, the case study anyone can find through Google search by typing their scrumptious content, doesn't always fit into another person's scenario due to not form any legislation/covenant.Korekt wrote: ↑Sat Oct 17, 2020 5:17 pmDo not be too hung up on these cohabitation docs and advise people there aren't alternatives based on your attachment to them. Consider the facts. You can read for yourself the judge's description of them in the opening paragraphs and under 'The Six Items of Correspondence issue' in this judgement that has been referred to elsewhere in this forum.seagul wrote: ↑Sat Oct 17, 2020 6:13 amRegardless of the case, the cohabitation evidences are pivotal which cant be substituted with an informally written letter. Queerly, the online application form & checklist isn't the real determinant of what actually need to be supplied since the actual guidance hasn't been altered/updated.
The 'requirement' is not in the immigration rules. For HO it is no doubt an administrative tool for applicants to meet the subsisting relationship requirement part of the rules.
Of course it CAN be substituted which is why they, HO, have allowed applicants provide the requested letter as an alternative where they don't have these correspondence.
Also, don't be too hung up on the guidance, they can be useful but they have their limitations.
Ht1 wrote: ↑Sat Oct 17, 2020 5:00 pmI have lots of correspondence for 2 years but it's the first month where we lived with our parents. I feel like I should include a letter from them for this month. What do others think?
by the way, why do they ask for correspondence for 2 years (24 months) if my wife's been here for more than that i.e. almost 33 months? they're only interested in the last 24 months? To allow for settlement, finding your feet and semblance of balance in the first 6 months.
I have also been asked for
1. "Evidence to support my claim it would be difficult for me to establish a private life outside the UK"
and
2. "Documents supporting my other reasons to stay in the UK"
What can I submit as evidence here?
You only need to supply cohabitation evidences covering the last 24 months from the date of application and doesn't need any letter from parents conforming your residence. In most scenarios, the first 6 months after the issuance of spouse visa/flrm the cohabitation evidences can skipped, therefore, that letter won't be needed at all, the same said earlier but was invaded by some snooty members.
What's all this rambling for? Do you teach grammar no one uses?seagul wrote: ↑Sat Oct 17, 2020 7:22 pmThere is no need to veering off the original crux through rubbernecking, and by inserting an impertinent case study which I am sure you shouldn't have studied in its entirety. At numerous times at preveniently, I had edified you that these case studies isn't a legislation rather a judgement regarding a particular case which differs from case to case. Try to delve at other forums too where you will see that cohabitation evidences sometimes aren't asked pacifically due to the invasion of substantial hodgepodge over the online application system & its checklist. Aside this, unlike to paper application the online application covers all scenarios where despite you are being asked something but aren't realistically required to purvey that and vice versa. Repetitively, the case study anyone can find through Google search by typing their scrumptious content, doesn't always fit into another person's scenario due to not form any legislation/covenant.
Since your astrology about op's circumstance has manifestly be proven inaccurate which even worsened with a hastily google searched case study. Therefore, better to apologise from op and just relinquish such ill practice of guessing and simply join the silent audience if have got nothing relevant. I hope it is enough edification. Good luck. Nice weekend.
I know you can't help yourself and loves having the last word even if it means rambling on.seagul wrote: ↑Sat Oct 17, 2020 9:01 pmSince your astrology about op's circumstance has manifestly be proven inaccurate which even worsened with a hastily google searched case study. Therefore, better to apologise from op and just relinquish such ill practice of guessing and simply join the silent audience if have got nothing relevant. I hope it is enough edification. Good luck. Nice weekend.
thanks seagul.seagul wrote: ↑Sat Oct 17, 2020 7:29 pmYou only need to supply cohabitation evidences covering the last 24 months from the date of application and doesn't need any letter from parents conforming your residence. In most scenarios, the first 6 months after the issuance of spouse visa/flrm the cohabitation evidences can skipped, therefore, that letter won't be needed at all, the same said earlier but was invaded by some snooty members.
There are mix experiences & opinions but better to scan all pages including the blank ones as well. If there is no anomaly to clarify then you can choose not to attach it (covering letter).Ht1 wrote: ↑Mon Oct 19, 2020 3:52 pmthanks seagul.seagul wrote: ↑Sat Oct 17, 2020 7:29 pmYou only need to supply cohabitation evidences covering the last 24 months from the date of application and doesn't need any letter from parents conforming your residence. In most scenarios, the first 6 months after the issuance of spouse visa/flrm the cohabitation evidences can skipped, therefore, that letter won't be needed at all, the same said earlier but was invaded by some snooty members.
which pages of her passport do i need to scan and send? just the photo page and the page with the vignette on it?
i have compiled everything they've asked for so there are no anomalies that need explanation to the case worker. is it a good idea to include a cover letter anyways? I saw this recommended here: https://www.migrate.org.uk/flr-m-2018/# ... ng-letters
thanks once again seagul.seagul wrote: ↑Mon Oct 19, 2020 4:02 pmThere are mix experiences & opinions but better to scan all pages including the blank ones as well. If there is no anomaly to clarify then you can choose not to attach it (covering letter).Ht1 wrote: ↑Mon Oct 19, 2020 3:52 pmthanks seagul.seagul wrote: ↑Sat Oct 17, 2020 7:29 pmYou only need to supply cohabitation evidences covering the last 24 months from the date of application and doesn't need any letter from parents conforming your residence. In most scenarios, the first 6 months after the issuance of spouse visa/flrm the cohabitation evidences can skipped, therefore, that letter won't be needed at all, the same said earlier but was invaded by some snooty members.
which pages of her passport do i need to scan and send? just the photo page and the page with the vignette on it?
i have compiled everything they've asked for so there are no anomalies that need explanation to the case worker. is it a good idea to include a cover letter anyways? I saw this recommended here: https://www.migrate.org.uk/flr-m-2018/# ... ng-letters
1. YesHt1 wrote: ↑Mon Oct 19, 2020 5:22 pmthanks once again seagul.seagul wrote: ↑Mon Oct 19, 2020 4:02 pmThere are mix experiences & opinions but better to scan all pages including the blank ones as well. If there is no anomaly to clarify then you can choose not to attach it (covering letter).Ht1 wrote: ↑Mon Oct 19, 2020 3:52 pmthanks seagul.seagul wrote: ↑Sat Oct 17, 2020 7:29 pm
You only need to supply cohabitation evidences covering the last 24 months from the date of application and doesn't need any letter from parents conforming your residence. In most scenarios, the first 6 months after the issuance of spouse visa/flrm the cohabitation evidences can skipped, therefore, that letter won't be needed at all, the same said earlier but was invaded by some snooty members.
which pages of her passport do i need to scan and send? just the photo page and the page with the vignette on it?
i have compiled everything they've asked for so there are no anomalies that need explanation to the case worker. is it a good idea to include a cover letter anyways? I saw this recommended here: https://www.migrate.org.uk/flr-m-2018/# ... ng-letters
1. when they ask for proof of my british citizenship, just the photo pages of my passport will suffice right?
2. when they ask for proof of correspondence, the app says "The dates of the items of correspondence should be spread evenly over the whole 2 years." I have included Council tax bills for the last 2 years (as we get one for the whole year), a months bank statement from 2018, 2019 and 2020, our 2020-21 water bill and our latest gas and electricity bill that covers Feb-September 2020. so that's 7 documents from 4 sources. is that evenly spread enough? lol
It will be wise in doing so where you may add multitude range of documents addressed in sole names because in my view, despite some documents such as council tax & utility bills are issued yearly covering the whole year but still its date of issuance will matter instead the duration. For this purpose, you can attach any document representing yours names & address.Ht1 wrote: ↑Mon Oct 19, 2020 10:00 pmhi seagul,
? if you don't recommend that then can i just upload as many docs with mine and my wife's name on them that i can get hold of (but not on the same doc i.e. one will have just her name and another will have just my name-the address will be the same of course)?
Yes you need another letter from NARIC regarding your English proficiency apart of the comparability report. Usually the price charge for red route covers both reports/statements.Ht1 wrote: ↑Tue Oct 20, 2020 4:19 pmthanks once again seagul. i'll find more documents to upload.
for my wife's english language assessment, we got in touch with NARIC and they sent us a letter stating that based on the documents we've sent, her English level is B1 (we had already gotten her equivalency certificate from NARIC soon after she came to the UK 2 years ago). in that letter was another piece of paper that states "In addition to the English Language Assessment you may wish to receive a UK NARIC Certificate of English Language Assessment for the qualification named above."
do i need this? it'll cost extra and God knows when it'll get to us by.
There are few faqs at below but you should speak with them as a first thing tommorrow morning. Despite above I have noticed that they are pretty quicker in responding & processing.Ht1 wrote: ↑Tue Oct 20, 2020 6:25 pmthis is the text that was in the email we got from them: "A PDF of your English Language Assessment is attached".
text taken from the PDF they sent says: "Level of English: The level of English language for the above degree course is considered to meet the requirements of CEFR level B1"
this won't suffice? when we asked for this service they told us it's the english language assessment and their receipt says the same.
if this won't suffice, any idea how long it'll take them to send me this additional certificate based on what you've seen in other parts of this site?
thanks!
This seems a comparability report only. And, at its bottom you can clearly read the instruction & the cost involved. But do make sure to obtain NARIC English proficiency certificate as well.Ht1 wrote: ↑Tue Oct 20, 2020 8:21 pmyes, i'll call them tomorrow. when i search for NARIC english language assessment certificate, this comes up: https://www.naric.org.uk/Documents/Qual ... LA/ELA.pdf
this is exactly what we've already got from them :S
If there is no ambiguity with the case then you can go ahead without the covering letter but still no harm in attaching it especially spotlighting the financial calculations (if you wish so).Ht1 wrote: ↑Wed Oct 21, 2020 11:41 amhi seagul,
one last question as the app is almost ready. do i need to write a cover letter? there are no anomalies or docs we've missed which they've asked for. the only thing that could need an explanation is that the council tax bills for the last 2-3 years that i've uploaded state the date issued as the date i downloaded them off my council's website (so October 2020)-on the top of the bill though it states the years it's for. is that worth writing a cover letter for?
if you do recommend i write it, who should it be from i.e. me or my wife (the applicant)?
thanks!
