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Bankruptcy and Spouse visa application

Post by illieny » Tue Feb 25, 2020 5:51 pm

Hello all,
I hope someone here can help me as I have searched everywhere for definitive answer.

I am a US citizen married to a UK citizen and applying for a spouse visa.

I filed chapter 7 bankruptcy in the US and received a full discharge 3 years ago.
I have listed this bankruptcy in previous visa applications (first as a student and then charity worker)
so it is a matter of record.

Will this be used against us and my application, as it shows "poor character"
I have read different things ...also that it can ultimately affect indefinite leave to remain applications.

Many thanks!

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Re: Bankruptcy and Spouse visa application

Post by seagul » Tue Feb 25, 2020 7:22 pm

illieny wrote:
Tue Feb 25, 2020 5:51 pm
Hello all,
I hope someone here can help me as I have searched everywhere for definitive answer.

I am a US citizen married to a UK citizen and applying for a spouse visa.

I filed chapter 7 bankruptcy in the US and received a full discharge 3 years ago.
I have listed this bankruptcy in previous visa applications (first as a student and then charity worker)
so it is a matter of record.

Will this be used against us and my application, as it shows "poor character"
I have read different things ...also that it can ultimately affect indefinite leave to remain applications.

Many thanks!
No it wont affect and plus you are already discharged from bankruptcy but just declare honestly.
The opinion expressed as above is neither a professional advice nor contesting/competing to other member's opinion/advice.

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Re: Bankruptcy and Spouse visa application

Post by illieny » Wed Feb 26, 2020 8:52 am

Thank you so much!
We are including a copy of my court issued discharge document and a letter explaining how the debt was incurred (running a non profit animal rescue charity) for good measure.

Do I understand correctly that it could be an issue when I eventually apply for ILR? Or citizenship?

Thanks again :)

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Re: Bankruptcy and Spouse visa application

Post by Jaune08 » Wed Feb 26, 2020 3:22 pm

illieny wrote:
Wed Feb 26, 2020 8:52 am
Thank you so much!
We are including a copy of my court issued discharge document and a letter explaining how the debt was incurred (running a non profit animal rescue charity) for good measure.

Do I understand correctly that it could be an issue when I eventually apply for ILR? Or citizenship?
As far as I know, it won't affect you to qualify for ILR (considering you'd meet the other requirements and declare it).

For the citizenship and the good character requirement, I guess it may not affect you either, as it happened once and if it doesn't happen again while you're residing in the UK , I think it's unlikely (specially if you've been honest and declared it in every application).

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Re: Bankruptcy and Spouse visa application

Post by illieny » Wed Feb 26, 2020 5:31 pm

Many thanks, I appreciate your response!

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Re: Bankruptcy and Spouse visa application

Post by seagul » Wed Feb 26, 2020 7:42 pm

illieny wrote:
Wed Feb 26, 2020 8:52 am

Do I understand correctly that it could be an issue when I eventually apply for ILR? Or citizenship?

Thanks again :)
Although you are asking a future question but still planning far in advance on immigration matters is a good idea. You can read about it at following guidance especially on page 36 onward. Also keep an eye on rules which changes so frequently and maybe these are further tightened up in future.

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.u ... idance.pdf
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