Cohabitation evidence

Hi everyone and here I am back again

My Mrs came to UK in November 2016 on Spouse visa and her visa is expiring in first week of August this year. Can someone please answer the below questions:

1- Can we apply now?
2- My wife have part time support job but I work full time and my salaried income is well over 50k. So do I have to submit join income or I should simply submit my 6 payslips+employee letter+bank statements+P60 as a proof?
3- We have all the letters individually on our names/address to show that we have been living together but they are quiet a lot a big bundle. Do we need to submit all that?
4- Since my Mrs came to UK we were blessed with 2 kids both born in the UK and are British nationals. Do we need to submit their birth certificates/passports to show that it is not bogus marriage?
5- We been living in the same residence since my Mrs came to UK and I remember when I first applied her EC I submitted mortgage statement and also a report from estate agent. Do I still need to submit a report? If Yes then can I use the same report or it has to be a fresh report?
6- When I first applied for her EC I submitted many photographs + Chat + Phone records etc. Do we need still need to submit all this again?

I would appreciate if someone can answer the above questions as I have decided this time to apply myself rather than using solicitors (I was let down last time).

Also If there are any guidance notes which can help prepare online application?

Regards

sunoo

1. She should apply no sooner than within 28 days before reaching 30 months residence, counted from the date she entered the UK. Applying too early will result in a shortfall for ILR and will then need another FLR(M) extension to cover a couple of months.

2. Your income alone is fine.

3. You need 2 years evidence and 6 different sources.

4. Birth certs possibly yes.

5. No report no.

6. No.

Thanks CR001.

She came in November 2016, Visa is valid till first week of August this year. She has already crossed 30 months so why do we wait till July? I don't think if there will be a shortfall?

regards

sunoo

sunoo wrote: ↑

Tue May 21, 2019 10:11 am

Thanks CR001.

She came in November 2016, Visa is valid till first week of August this year. She has already crossed 30 months so why do we wait till July? I don't think if there will be a shortfall?

regards

sunoo

Where exactly did I state you should wait till July??

I was just making sure that she is not short of 30 months and I think she already crossed 31st month so we are good to apply now

Can someone please let me know if I can use the same property inspection report or if I don't need to submit any report or If I have to get a new one?

It is a two bedroom flat and we are the couple living with our two kids.

thanks

sunoo

You need new updated documents when applying for an extension.

However if it is ONLY yourself, your spouse and kids living there, you do NOT require a property inspection report.

Thanks and much appreciated. Atleast one less thing to do

When I applied for EC for my Mrs, I have had to submit details about my previous marriage e.g. divorce documents. Do we need to send those again?

Regards

sunoo

Possibly, I don't know. The online form will tell you what is required.

Yes, the online application form asks for the detail of previous marriages and requires any divorce certificates to be included with supporting documents.

Thanks.

i am in process of filling the form. What do I answer to the below question:

What type of visa, leave to enter or remain or other permission do you have to be in the UK?

Family or Settlement?

Hi all,

I am currently going through the online application questionnaire. It asks about "Non applying children" and why they are not applying. Well It's because they were born in the UK.

Next, It asks details only of 1 child ( we have two ) and the reasons why child is not applying which we have already entered that both children are British nationals.

Has anyone came across this situation and shall we just provide information about our eldest only and simply proceed?

This is probably the worst form I have ever came across with unnecessary and misleading questions.

Regards

sunoo

Hi All,

As far as I am aware online bank statements cannot be used towards cohabitation evidence as they do not come through the post. But can we use online downloaded pdf statements and upload them as is on Sopra Steria for financial requirement? OR do we have print them off get them stamped from the bank and scan them and upload them to Sopra Steria?

Finally, does anyone can assist with what documents needs to uploaded under what category on Sopra Steria. I have following documents:

Applicant's BRP
Applicant's Passport
3 declaration forms
Marriage certificate
Divorce certificate
Sponsor's Passport
2 Children British passports and their birth certificates
House Land Registry document, Mortgage statement and authority letter
Financial documents e.g. payslips, back statements and employer letter + P60
Cohabitation letters

Please assist.

Sunoo

sunoo wrote: ↑

Sat Jun 15, 2019 8:53 am

Hi All,

As far as I am aware online bank statements cannot be used towards cohabitation evidence as they do not come through the post.

Online bank statements carry the home address and if they are stamped by the bank then can definitely be used for cohabitation purposes.

Application submitted online on 11/06 and statement stamped by bank on 16/06. Will it be acceptable by HO? Bank only stamped them but didn't sign them. Will that make any difference?

Hi All, i and my Mrs do not have any joint letters so we have to submit individuals. This is how I am going to scan and upload. Please confirm if this should be OK?

SPONSOR

Barclaycard statement May 19
Barclaycard statement November 18
DVLA personalised number September 18
Postal poll card April 18
Nationwide statement January 18
Mortgage Statement October 17
Nationwide Statement June 17
HM Revenue April 17
Council Tax Bill February 17
Water Bill November 16

APPLICANT

Barclays Statement May 19
GP Appt letter November 18
NHS Hospital apptt April 18
Postal Vote Application April 18
NHS screening December 17
NHS apptt June 17
NHS MRI apptt March 17
Barclaye passcode January 17
NHS registration confirmation November 16

Is there anything I am missing or should or shouldn't include? Any suggestions?

DEFINITELY don't include the Barclaycard pin code for security reasons

Casa wrote: ↑

Mon Jun 17, 2019 8:42 am

DEFINITELY don't include the Barclaycard pin code for security reasons

Pincode sticker have been removed and it is not visible in scanned document. Is that list looks good or shall I add/remove anything?

sunoo wrote: ↑

Mon Jun 17, 2019 8:51 am

Casa wrote: ↑

Mon Jun 17, 2019 8:42 am

DEFINITELY don't include the Barclaycard pin code for security reasons

Pincode sticker have been removed and it is not visible in scanned document. Is that list looks good or shall I add/remove anything?

This should be fine since the pin sticker is removed

manitops wrote: ↑

Mon Jun 17, 2019 10:46 am

sunoo wrote: ↑

Mon Jun 17, 2019 8:51 am

Casa wrote: ↑

Mon Jun 17, 2019 8:42 am

DEFINITELY don't include the Barclaycard pin code for security reasons

Pincode sticker have been removed and it is not visible in scanned document. Is that list looks good or shall I add/remove anything?

This should be fine since the pin sticker is removed

Thanks manitops. How about the list of documents? Are they enough or do you think I should add/remove something in that list of documents?

sunoo wrote: ↑

Mon Jun 17, 2019 11:23 am

Thanks manitops. How about the list of documents? Are they enough or do you think I should add/remove something in that list of documents?

The document list looks okay. Having something in joint names helps your case

I see you listed Council Tax, why can't you call the council and have both names added since you live in the same address

manitops wrote: ↑

Mon Jun 17, 2019 12:56 pm

sunoo wrote: ↑

Mon Jun 17, 2019 11:23 am

Thanks manitops. How about the list of documents? Are they enough or do you think I should add/remove something in that list of documents?

The document list looks okay. Having something in joint names helps your case

I see you listed Council Tax, why can't you call the council and have both names added since you live in the same address

Hopefully you're not claiming single person discount for the Council tax.

Casa wrote: ↑

Mon Jun 17, 2019 1:07 pm

manitops wrote: ↑

Mon Jun 17, 2019 12:56 pm

sunoo wrote: ↑

Mon Jun 17, 2019 11:23 am

Thanks manitops. How about the list of documents? Are they enough or do you think I should add/remove something in that list of documents?

The document list looks okay. Having something in joint names helps your case

I see you listed Council Tax, why can't you call the council and have both names added since you live in the same address

Hopefully you're not claiming single person discount for the Council tax.

100% not. I can add my Mrs name for the future ILR application but it can't done now. Don't you think that list have enough individual items for the positive outcome of the application? Someone said to me that you adding too many NHS letters for your Mrs and that could be a problem.

sunoo wrote: ↑

Mon Jun 17, 2019 1:12 pm

Casa wrote: ↑

Mon Jun 17, 2019 1:07 pm

manitops wrote: ↑

Mon Jun 17, 2019 12:56 pm

sunoo wrote: ↑

Mon Jun 17, 2019 11:23 am

Thanks manitops. How about the list of documents? Are they enough or do you think I should add/remove something in that list of documents?

The document list looks okay. Having something in joint names helps your case

I see you listed Council Tax, why can't you call the council and have both names added since you live in the same address

Hopefully you're not claiming single person discount for the Council tax.

100% not. I can add my Mrs name for the future ILR application but it can't done now. Don't you think that list have enough individual items for the positive outcome of the application? Someone said to me that you adding too many NHS letters for your Mrs and that could be a problem.

The problem is that you only have 2 sources effectively for your spouse, Barclay card and NHS. Don't you have anything else in her name??

CR001 wrote: ↑

Mon Jun 17, 2019 1:14 pm

sunoo wrote: ↑

Mon Jun 17, 2019 1:12 pm

Casa wrote: ↑

Mon Jun 17, 2019 1:07 pm

manitops wrote: ↑

Mon Jun 17, 2019 12:56 pm

The document list looks okay. Having something in joint names helps your case

I see you listed Council Tax, why can't you call the council and have both names added since you live in the same address

Hopefully you're not claiming single person discount for the Council tax.

100% not. I can add my Mrs name for the future ILR application but it can't done now. Don't you think that list have enough individual items for the positive outcome of the application? Someone said to me that you adding too many NHS letters for your Mrs and that could be a problem.

The problem is that you only have 2 sources effectively for your spouse, Barclay card and NHS. Don't you have anything else in her name??

Third source a postal application letter but we only have one item. I will see and try to find if I can find couple of more items to add.