My situation was a bit complicated because both my English husband and I have been living in Canada for the past year. He's not been able to work since the end of September, because that's when his Canada visa expired. We have very little savings, so because of all this I was concerned that we didn't have enough to prove financial stability. I got a letter of support from both my parents and my in-laws and I guess that worked.
I applied for my visa on Tuesday, December 12. Sent my supporting documents on the following Friday. I received an email on Monday indicating they'd arrived, and I had my visa by Friday. (Just in time for Christmas!)
I also applied on-line. I would recommend this to anyone who has this option available. After we filled out the application, they sent an email indicating what needed to be included in my package. Including some stuff I would not have included otherwise.
What I did include:
Application support
My application form
My passports and birth certificate
Notorized copy of my husband's passport
Certified copy of my husband's birth certificate
Letters from me and my husband supporting the application
Letter from my mother-in-law supporting the application
2 passport sized photos
Evidence of Finances
Past six months bank statements for both of us
Past four months paystubs for me
The last four months of paystubs for Scott before his visa expired
Letter from my parent's stating support
Letter from my parent's bank stating funds
CV's for my husband and myself
Letter from University confirming my degree
Letter of Reference from previous UK employer (when I was there on WHV)
5-6 possible jobs for me in the area we wish to settle
Evidence of Relationship
Wedding certificate
E-mails between us
Mail going to same address to prove that we're living together (bills in my name and record of employment from my husband's employer)
Wedding and other pictures of us together
Evidence of Accomodation
Letter from my husband's aunt stating she'll let us stay with her until we find accomodation
Possible flats available in the area we wish to settle
I wish you all the best of luck and I hope this helps.
