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Thank you so much!TODMATT wrote: ↑Mon Sep 13, 2021 5:40 amIf you are able to another job, your previous income could count under CAT B.
See page 23
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.u ... .0-ext.pdf
Understood. Thank you again.
reddevil93 wrote: ↑Mon Sep 13, 2021 6:57 amUnderstood. Thank you again.
If I understand correctly, applicant's salary in Poland (where she currently works) is irrelevant for the spouse visa application?
It’s not mandatory for her to do this because it will delay things for you especially if passport is going to take 3 months to come back so you can do this later when you are about extend her visa in future.reddevil93 wrote: ↑Mon Sep 13, 2021 7:01 amAlso, when we got married she took my surname and intends to replace her passport accordingly, but it could take 3 months before new passport returns.
Could we apply for the spouse visa with her current passport (with her maiden name) and send off the application for the new passport at the same time.
Or perhaps it would be better to wait for new passport to return and then start the visa application?
Is there a calculation that needs to be used to assess the threshold?
Is B1 exam enough? I thought A1 was required?secret.simon wrote: ↑Tue Sep 07, 2021 11:27 pmIf it was taught in Polish, she will need to take an approved English language test. It would probably be best if she does a B1 test directly.reddevil93 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 07, 2021 9:29 pmI believe her degree was in English. What if it was taught in Polish?
Even if it was taught in English, the course would need to be validated by ECCTIS (the successor to NARIC) and the cost of the validation would cost the same as a B1 test (~£150).
As an aside, are you a solely British citizen or are you a dual British-EU citizen? And if the latter, did you acquire British citizenship by naturalisation? And if the former, did you live with your spouse in another EEA member-state before 31st December 2020?
Thank you very much.CR001 wrote: ↑Mon Sep 20, 2021 7:06 amA1 is required for the initial spouse visa applied for abroad.
For FLR M extension after 2.5 years, A2 is required.
For ILR and British citizenship, B1 is required.
She can do B1 initially and used it all the way through the immigration journey, provided the test and test centre remains on the approved UKVI list.
B1 is higher that A1.
CR001 wrote: ↑Mon Sep 20, 2021 7:06 amA1 is required for the initial spouse visa applied for abroad.
For FLR M extension after 2.5 years, A2 is required.
For ILR and British citizenship, B1 is required.
She can do B1 initially and used it all the way through the immigration journey, provided the test and test centre remains on the approved UKVI list.
B1 is higher that A1.
You have booked the correct test from one of the approved list and you are also doing a higher test which is perfectly acceptable.reddevil93 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 21, 2021 7:17 amHello,
We are applying for first UK spouse visa from Poland.
I have booked LanguageCert International ESOL SELT B1 (Speaking & Listening) [online]
I have done a lot of research and it appears to be correct one. However, when I was booking this exam they didn't have the 'Spouse visa' option so I chose 'Further Leave to Remain - Spouse visa extension'.
Could someone advise if this will be accepted?
reddevil93 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 21, 2021 10:40 amAlso, for a first spouse visa...
Is there a requirement that the relationship lasted 6 months or 2 years etc? No such requirement.
In our case from our ever first meeting to our wedding day there has only been 3 months. Would that mean automatic rejection even though I can prove that our love is genuine via photos and things we have done for each other?
Paid holiday is fine.reddevil93 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 22, 2021 10:13 amHello,
First spouse visa, sponsor working in UK. On few payslips holiday pay was a major wage boost.
Should holiday pay be included when calculating required threshold?
Thank you once again.TODMATT wrote: ↑Wed Sep 22, 2021 9:03 pmPaid holiday is fine.reddevil93 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 22, 2021 10:13 amHello,
First spouse visa, sponsor working in UK. On few payslips holiday pay was a major wage boost.
Should holiday pay be included when calculating required threshold?
That is not really relevant to the application. It will do neither harm nor benefit to the application.reddevil93 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 29, 2021 8:25 amWould it work in our favour if we disclosed the fact that my wife is pregnant (first few months) during our spouse visa application?
It is not correct to say that all British citizens are eligible for NHS treatment. Even non-resident British citizens may need to pay for NHS treatments. Only British citizens ordinarily resident in the UK are eligible for free NHS treatment. @JB007 will be able to advise further on this point.reddevil93 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 29, 2021 8:25 amWould our child be eglible for all NHS treatments as any other British citizen.
This is a complex question and you may want to post a separate question about that in the Claiming Benefits forum.reddevil93 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 29, 2021 8:25 amcan I still apply for housing benefits (being British citizen) even though my wife will be on a spouse visa.
No. Housing Benefit is one of the welfare benefits that has been replaced by Universal Credit. I doubt a salary of 45k will get you any Universal Credit money (nor would that salary have got the old Housing Benefit either) as these are for those on low income. You could always try, but be prepared to be refused.reddevil93 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 29, 2021 8:25 amAlso, can I still apply for housing benefits (being British citizen) even though my wife will be on a spouse visa.
secret.simon wrote: ↑Thu Sep 30, 2021 3:06 amThat is not really relevant to the application. It will do neither harm nor benefit to the application.reddevil93 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 29, 2021 8:25 amWould it work in our favour if we disclosed the fact that my wife is pregnant (first few months) during our spouse visa application?
It is not correct to say that all British citizens are eligible for NHS treatment. Even non-resident British citizens may need to pay for NHS treatments. Only British citizens ordinarily resident in the UK are eligible for free NHS treatment. @JB007 will be able to advise further on this point.reddevil93 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 29, 2021 8:25 amWould our child be eglible for all NHS treatments as any other British citizen.
Adding- Those claiming Universal Credit with a No Recouse to Public Funds partner, have to be very careful that they don't take extra benefit money for their partner. They must link their partner to their UC claim as that NRPF partner's capital, property or land, in any country and their earning is used in the UC benefit calculation, but they must not take extra UC money for their NRPF partner.JB007 wrote: ↑Sat Oct 02, 2021 9:32 amNo. Housing Benefit is one of the welfare benefits that has been replaced by Universal Credit. I doubt a salary of 45k will get you any Universal Credit money (nor would that salary have got the old Housing Benefit either) as these are for those on low income. You could always try, but be prepared to be refused.reddevil93 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 29, 2021 8:25 amAlso, can I still apply for housing benefits (being British citizen) even though my wife will be on a spouse visa.
JB007 wrote: ↑Sat Oct 02, 2021 10:01 amAdding- Those claiming Universal Credit with a No Recouse to Public Funds partner, have to be very careful that they don't take extra benefit money for their partner. They must link their partner to their UC claim as that NRPF partner's capital, property or land, in any country and their earning is used in the UC benefit calculation, but they must not take extra UC money for their NRPF partner.JB007 wrote: ↑Sat Oct 02, 2021 9:32 amNo. Housing Benefit is one of the welfare benefits that has been replaced by Universal Credit. I doubt a salary of 45k will get you any Universal Credit money (nor would that salary have got the old Housing Benefit either) as these are for those on low income. You could always try, but be prepared to be refused.reddevil93 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 29, 2021 8:25 amAlso, can I still apply for housing benefits (being British citizen) even though my wife will be on a spouse visa.
Universal Credit is part of the Public Funds. Public Funds are not just welfare benefits.
