Spouse Visa Extension Application - 2022

ReVerie wrote: ↑

Thu Sep 15, 2022 6:45 pm

Hi All,

Let me thank all the people here first who have contributed so much to help people here. There is a lot of information available covering all topics and that's all thanks to you.

I am looking to apply for spouse visa extension for my wife and have researched a lot on it but i still have some questions which I hope i can get the answers to here and would like to offer my thanks in advance.

I am in the middle of filling out the application online for spouse visa extension and would like to query answers to some of the questions, can i kindly request your assistance with the first questions answer:

Question
============
What type of visa, leave to enter or remain or other permission do you have to be in the UK?
(Required)
You can find out this information on the document which shows you are allowed to be in the UK

Visit
Work
Study
Family
Status under the EU Settlement Scheme
Settlement If you're British or have ILR, then it's this one.
Other

==============

My wife has the BRP that says on it "Type of Permit : Leave to Enter". Do i choose "Other" from above options and then enter "Leave to Enter" ? Also, shouldn't my wife's BRP also show "Spouse/Partner" under Type of Permit ? The sticker visa shows spouse/ Partner and name of spouse. The BRP shows spouse partner, Leave to Enter.

The other question i have for now is for proof of Cohabitation, my wife doesn't have many letters to give as evidence. According to requirement, shes is required to provide 6 items spread over 2.8 years to proof she has been living at the address. She doesnt have any bills to pay, no other utility. She does have a bank with Monzo so can probably print out statements. She also has some NHS letters in year 2020 and 2022 but not much in 2021. What would you advise i do in this situation ? 2.6 years or minimum 2 years. She can use what she has and space them as much as she possibly can. It's not good she doesn't have anything in 2021, and it's not the end of the world either.

I will be posting more questions and this time i will be coming with all the questions. Keep your questions in this thread.

Many thanks in advance for your support!

Ticktack wrote: ↑

Thu Sep 15, 2022 7:11 pm

ReVerie wrote: ↑

Thu Sep 15, 2022 6:45 pm

Hi All,

Let me thank all the people here first who have contributed so much to help people here. There is a lot of information available covering all topics and that's all thanks to you.

I am looking to apply for spouse visa extension for my wife and have researched a lot on it but i still have some questions which I hope i can get the answers to here and would like to offer my thanks in advance.

I am in the middle of filling out the application online for spouse visa extension and would like to query answers to some of the questions, can i kindly request your assistance with the first questions answer:

Question
============
What type of visa, leave to enter or remain or other permission do you have to be in the UK?
(Required)
You can find out this information on the document which shows you are allowed to be in the UK

Visit
Work
Study
Family
Status under the EU Settlement Scheme
Settlement If you're British or have ILR, then it's this one. But the question is about the applicant right who isnt british yet, shes on Leave to remain so how is this applied?
Other

==============

My wife has the BRP that says on it "Type of Permit : Leave to Enter". Do i choose "Other" from above options and then enter "Leave to Enter" ? Also, shouldn't my wife's BRP also show "Spouse/Partner" under Type of Permit ? The sticker visa shows spouse/ Partner and name of spouse. The BRP shows spouse partner, Leave to Enter.The visa sticker does show partner but the BRP ONLY shows Leave to remain, is this also acceptable ?

The other question i have for now is for proof of Cohabitation, my wife doesn't have many letters to give as evidence. According to requirement, shes is required to provide 6 items spread over 2.8 years to proof she has been living at the address. She doesnt have any bills to pay, no other utility. She does have a bank with Monzo so can probably print out statements. She also has some NHS letters in year 2020 and 2022 but not much in 2021. What would you advise i do in this situation ? 2.6 years or minimum 2 years. She can use what she has and space them as much as she possibly can. It's not good she doesn't have anything in 2021, and it's not the end of the world either. these were mostly the lockdown days but i am a bit concerned for not having much for 2021, so you dont think bank statements with house address every month would be sufficient?

Many thanks in advance for your support!

ReVerie wrote: ↑

Fri Sep 16, 2022 12:07 pm

Ticktack wrote: ↑

Thu Sep 15, 2022 7:11 pm

ReVerie wrote: ↑

Thu Sep 15, 2022 6:45 pm

Hi All,

Let me thank all the people here first who have contributed so much to help people here. There is a lot of information available covering all topics and that's all thanks to you.

I am looking to apply for spouse visa extension for my wife and have researched a lot on it but i still have some questions which I hope i can get the answers to here and would like to offer my thanks in advance.

I am in the middle of filling out the application online for spouse visa extension and would like to query answers to some of the questions, can i kindly request your assistance with the first questions answer:

Question
============
What type of visa, leave to enter or remain or other permission do you have to be in the UK?
(Required)
You can find out this information on the document which shows you are allowed to be in the UK

Visit
Work
Study
Family
Status under the EU Settlement Scheme
Settlement If you're British or have ILR, then it's this one. But the question is about the applicant right who isnt british yet, shes on Leave to remain so how is this applied?I get that, but she's your dependant. So you determine what she can apply for.
Other

==============

My wife has the BRP that says on it "Type of Permit : Leave to Enter". Do i choose "Other" from above options and then enter "Leave to Enter" ? Also, shouldn't my wife's BRP also show "Spouse/Partner" under Type of Permit ? The sticker visa shows spouse/ Partner and name of spouse. The BRP shows spouse partner, Leave to Enter.The visa sticker does show partner but the BRP ONLY shows Leave to remain, is this also acceptable ?It's fine, they all do the same job. BRP are going to be phased out soon anyways.

The other question i have for now is for proof of Cohabitation, my wife doesn't have many letters to give as evidence. According to requirement, shes is required to provide 6 items spread over 2.8 years to proof she has been living at the address. She doesnt have any bills to pay, no other utility. She does have a bank with Monzo so can probably print out statements. She also has some NHS letters in year 2020 and 2022 but not much in 2021. What would you advise i do in this situation ? 2.6 years or minimum 2 years. She can use what she has and space them as much as she possibly can. It's not good she doesn't have anything in 2021, and it's not the end of the world either. these were mostly the lockdown days but i am a bit concerned for not having much for 2021, so you dont think bank statements with house address every month would be sufficient? Bank statements are fine. Like I said, you use what you have. Just use from as much sources as possible. 3, 4,5 sources. the more the merrier.

Many thanks in advance for your support!

ReVerie wrote: ↑

Thu Sep 15, 2022 6:45 pm

Hi All,

Let me thank all the people here first who have contributed so much to help people here. There is a lot of information available covering all topics and that's all thanks to you.

I am looking to apply for spouse visa extension for my wife and have researched a lot on it but i still have some questions which I hope i can get the answers to here and would like to offer my thanks in advance.

I am in the middle of filling out the application online for spouse visa extension and would like to query answers to some of the questions, can i kindly request your assistance with the first questions answer:

Question
============
What type of visa, leave to enter or remain or other permission do you have to be in the UK?
(Required)
You can find out this information on the document which shows you are allowed to be in the UK

Visit
Work
Study
Family
Status under the EU Settlement Scheme
Settlement
Other

==============

My wife has the BRP that says on it "Type of Permit : Leave to Enter". Do i choose "Other" from above options and then enter "Leave to Enter" ? Also, shouldn't my wife's BRP also show "Spouse/Partner" under Type of Permit ? Leave to enter

The other question i have for now is for proof of Cohabitation, my wife doesn't have many letters to give as evidence. According to requirement, shes is required to provide 6 items spread over 2.8 years to proof she has been living at the address. She doesnt have any bills to pay, no other utility. She does have a bank with Monzo so can probably print out statements. She also has some NHS letters in year 2020 and 2022 but not much in 2021. What would you advise i do in this situation ?


You only need to cover the last 2 years from the date of the application.

I will be posting more questions and this time i will be coming with all the questions.

Many thanks in advance for your support!

ReVerie wrote: ↑

Wed Sep 28, 2022 1:40 pm

Hmmm this is different to what ticktack, he said to choose Settlement. Any reason for difference in answer?

ReVerie wrote: ↑

Wed Sep 28, 2022 1:40 pm

Hmmm this is different to what ticktack, he said to choose Settlement. Any reason for difference in answer?

ReVerie wrote: ↑

Sun Oct 09, 2022 4:59 pm

Many thanks for your responses.

The next question I have is below:

Are there any factors which would make it difficult or impossible for you to integrate and establish a private life in that country? Yes or No

just want to confirm firstly, here they are still talking about just the applicant and not the British partner? I mean ofcourse we are married so if one has to move back then other will also and in that case the British partner will have to move who might struggle to settle in that country and I can put this as answer to do you think I should add something else ?

Thanks again

ReVerie wrote: ↑

Sun Oct 09, 2022 9:17 pm

Many thanks Amazoniax

Further questions please:

Is this the first time you have applied for a partner route, or an extension, with your current partner (including as a fiancé(e) or proposed civil partner)? This is application for extension so I have applied for her visa ofcourse so I have selected YES as it also says “or an extension” , will this be correct ?

ReVerie wrote: ↑

Sun Oct 09, 2022 9:17 pm

Many thanks Amazoniax

Further questions please:

Is this the first time you have applied for a partner route, or an extension, with your current partner (including as a fiancé(e) or proposed civil partner)? This is application for extension so I have applied for her visa ofcourse so I have selected YES as it also says “or an extension” , will this be correct ? Correct.

• Proof of Identity / Travel History
  Applicant: BRP Front & Back
  Sponsor: Passport - All pages

• Proof of Application
  Applicant: Passport - All pages
  Spouse Declaration

• Other
  Checklist
  Cover Letters
  Signed Declarations, excluding spouse declaration
  Photos (since Applicant doesn't have enough documents to cover 2yr subsisting relationship. I will also be including a cover letter to explain situation)

• Residence in the UK
  Sponsor: 2x Utility, 2x NHS and 2x HMRC documents
  Applicant: same as above and explain the gap with cover letter as i dont have enough documents to cover 2yr of subsistence relationship
  Sponsor: House deed
  Sponsor: Land registry
  Sponsor: Latest Mortgage statement
  Sponsor: Utility bills (applicant doesn't have any bills in her name)
  Sponsor: Council Tax
  No Objection letter
  Do i need to add evaluation to show no. of bedrooms?

• Finances
  6months Bank statements (Unstamped)
  P60

• Proof of Business
  Please see comments at bottom of my this post

• Life Events
  Marriage Certificate (translated)

• Sponsors / Employment
  (Applicant never had a job)
  Sponsor: 6months Payslips
  Sponsor: Company letter confirming employment status and other points requested
  Sponsor: Employment signed contract
  Sponsor: Company Employment offer letter

• Educational
  English A2 Cert
  
  thanks a million for checking the above for me please.
  
  I have gone through a lot of posts to get all the information and fill out most of the application. I was stuck on the "Proof of Business" as i was director of the ltd company which i only opened few months ago and havent made any business but then i found few posts in which the advise given was to just say that you are not a director in the application and just state it in the cover letter with explanation, which is what i am going with. I didn't get any response to my this query in this post i would greatly appreciate if someone can pretty please still verify this for me.
  
  The mortgage on the house is a joint mortgage. I will be adding the no objection letter signed by all parties but the council tax is billed only on one of the other persons name and not to Sponsors name. I will be attaching the council tax in their name and then explain in cover letter the exact situation, will this be ok?
  
  The other thing i wanted to ask about were the actual appointments. Applicant's BRP expires 5th November so i have been trying to look for an appointment prior to 5th Nov but the ONLY free appointment i found was on 31st Oct, this is not going to cause any issue due to it being so close to expiry date will it? I did find many other appointments but they are all for £132 which i dont get. Why are they charging so much money for appointments that are still within their free working hours and doesn't include any services. Peoples feedback for Sopra Steria are nothing short of horrendous.
  
  Also, do i have to wait for the appointment to hit the submit button.
  
  Mega thanks for all your support and i hope i can return all this help by helping people in return

ReVerie wrote: ↑

Mon Oct 17, 2022 1:26 am

I forgot to ask one more point in my last post!

Do you think its worth paying for the Document checking service ? again, heard so many horrible stories on trustpilot which almost made it sound like its worthless.

ReVerie wrote: ↑

Mon Oct 17, 2022 1:00 am

Hi All,

So I have submitted my application now and have also uploaded all the documents (not submitted yet). I was hoping if i could kindly request a quick glance over my submitted documents by some of the experts here and then i have some queries in relation to the UKVCAS appointment.

Documents (took pictures with phone) Uploaded with Categories:

• Proof of Identity / Travel History
  Applicant: BRP Front & Back
  Sponsor: Passport - All pages

• Proof of Application
  Applicant: Passport - All pages
  Spouse Declaration

• Other
  Checklist
  Cover Letters
  Signed Declarations, excluding spouse declaration
  Photos (since Applicant doesn't have enough documents to cover 2yr subsisting relationship. I will also be including a cover letter to explain situation)Photos don't count. GP letters, council letters, bank statements

• Residence in the UK
  Sponsor: 2x Utility, 2x NHS and 2x HMRC documents
  Applicant: same as above and explain the gap with cover letter as i dont have enough documents to cover 2yr of subsistence relationship
  Sponsor: House deed Not required
  Sponsor: Land registry Not required
  Sponsor: Latest Mortgage statement
  Sponsor: Utility bills (applicant doesn't have any bills in her name)
  Sponsor: Council Tax
  No Objection letter
  Do i need to add evaluation to show no. of bedrooms?

Not required

• Finances
  6months Bank statements (Unstamped)
  P60

• Proof of Business
  Please see comments at bottom of my this post

• Life Events
  Marriage Certificate (translated)

• Sponsors / Employment
  (Applicant never had a job)
  Sponsor: 6months Payslips
  Sponsor: Company letter confirming employment status and other points requested
  Sponsor: Employment signed contract
  Sponsor: Company Employment offer letter

• Educational
  English A2 Cert
  
  thanks a million for checking the above for me please.
  
  I have gone through a lot of posts to get all the information and fill out most of the application. I was stuck on the "Proof of Business" as i was director of the ltd company which i only opened few months ago and havent made any business but then i found few posts in which the advise given was to just say that you are not a director in the application and just state it in the cover letter with explanation, which is what i am going with. I didn't get any response to my this query in this post i would greatly appreciate if someone can pretty please still verify this for me.
  
  The mortgage on the house is a joint mortgage. I will be adding the no objection letter signed by all parties but the council tax is billed only on one of the other persons name and not to Sponsors name. I will be attaching the council tax in their name and then explain in cover letter the exact situation, will this be ok? OK
  
  The other thing i wanted to ask about were the actual appointments. Applicant's BRP expires 5th November so i have been trying to look for an appointment prior to 5th Nov but the ONLY free appointment i found was on 31st Oct, this is not going to cause any issue due to it being so close to expiry date will it? Nope, that is fine I did find many other appointments but they are all for £132 which i dont get. No one does!Why are they charging so much money for appointments that are still within their free working hours and doesn't include any services. Peoples feedback for Sopra Steria are nothing short of horrendous.
  
  Also, do i have to wait for the appointment to hit the submit button.
  
  Mega thanks for all your support and i hope i can return all this help by helping people in return

Ticktack wrote: ↑

Mon Oct 17, 2022 11:33 am

ReVerie wrote: ↑

Mon Oct 17, 2022 1:00 am

Hi All,

So I have submitted my application now and have also uploaded all the documents (not submitted yet). I was hoping if i could kindly request a quick glance over my submitted documents by some of the experts here and then i have some queries in relation to the UKVCAS appointment.

Documents (took pictures with phone) Uploaded with Categories:

• Proof of Identity / Travel History
  Applicant: BRP Front & Back
  Sponsor: Passport - All pages

• Proof of Application
  Applicant: Passport - All pages
  Spouse Declaration

• Other
  Checklist
  Cover Letters
  Signed Declarations, excluding spouse declaration
  Photos (since Applicant doesn't have enough documents to cover 2yr subsisting relationship. I will also be including a cover letter to explain situation)Photos don't count. GP letters, council letters, bank statements I dont actually have ANY letters apart from few from NHS and HMRC. I do have bank statements so will be printing them out maybe more than 2 since i dont have any other docs, hence im also providing photos as i seen we can provide photos and cover letter ?

• Residence in the UK
  Sponsor: 2x Utility, 2x NHS and 2x HMRC documents
  Applicant: same as above and explain the gap with cover letter as i dont have enough documents to cover 2yr of subsistence relationship
  Sponsor: House deed Not required
  Sponsor: Land registry Not required
  Sponsor: Latest Mortgage statement
  Sponsor: Utility bills (applicant doesn't have any bills in her name)
  Sponsor: Council Tax
  No Objection letter
  Do i need to add evaluation to show no. of bedrooms?

Not required

• Finances
  6months Bank statements (Unstamped)
  P60

• Proof of Business
  Please see comments at bottom of my this post

• Life Events
  Marriage Certificate (translated)

• Sponsors / Employment
  (Applicant never had a job)
  Sponsor: 6months Payslips
  Sponsor: Company letter confirming employment status and other points requested
  Sponsor: Employment signed contract
  Sponsor: Company Employment offer letter

• Educational
  English A2 Cert
  
  thanks a million for checking the above for me please.
  
  I have gone through a lot of posts to get all the information and fill out most of the application. I was stuck on the "Proof of Business" as i was director of the ltd company which i only opened few months ago and havent made any business but then i found few posts in which the advise given was to just say that you are not a director in the application and just state it in the cover letter with explanation, which is what i am going with. I didn't get any response to my this query in this post i would greatly appreciate if someone can pretty please still verify this for me. Will still be good to get this confirmed
  
  The mortgage on the house is a joint mortgage. I will be adding the no objection letter signed by all parties but the council tax is billed only on one of the other persons name and not to Sponsors name. I will be attaching the council tax in their name and then explain in cover letter the exact situation, will this be ok? OK
  
  The other thing i wanted to ask about were the actual appointments. Applicant's BRP expires 5th November so i have been trying to look for an appointment prior to 5th Nov but the ONLY free appointment i found was on 31st Oct, this is not going to cause any issue due to it being so close to expiry date will it? Nope, that is fine I did find many other appointments but they are all for £132 which i dont get. No one does!Why are they charging so much money for appointments that are still within their free working hours and doesn't include any services. Peoples feedback for Sopra Steria are nothing short of horrendous.
  
  Also, do i have to wait for the appointment to hit the submit button.
  
  Mega thanks for all your support and i hope i can return all this help by helping people in return

Checklist
Cover Letters
Signed Declarations, excluding spouse declaration
Photos (since Applicant doesn't have enough documents to cover 2yr subsisting relationship. I will also be including a cover letter to explain situation)Photos don't count. GP letters, council letters, bank statements I dont actually have ANY letters apart from few from NHS and HMRC. I do have bank statements so will be printing them out maybe more than 2 since i dont have any other docs, hence im also providing photos as i seen we can provide photos and cover letter ?

I have gone through a lot of posts to get all the information and fill out most of the application. I was stuck on the "Proof of Business" as i was director of the ltd company which i only opened few months ago and havent made any business but then i found few posts in which the advise given was to just say that you are not a director in the application and just state it in the cover letter with explanation, which is what i am going with. I didn't get any response to my this query in this post i would greatly appreciate if someone can pretty please still verify this for me. Will still be good to get this confirmed