Hi guys I'm not sure what's going on. We applied for a settlement visa 5 year route. No problems with documentation. My wife was abroad. Visa granted but strange discrepancy. Visa type is D - PARTNER (STANDARD) The letter she received with passport states (Non standard 2) - because you satisfy the r...

Hi Guys, I'm just wondering what are the next steps once my wife arrives to the UK? I guess she needs to register with a GP, open a bank account or joint account, proof of address, national insurance number, provisional drivers license, etc. Can anyone offer guidance on these areas? I am not sure wh...

Have you spoken to a lawyer/immigration adviser?
If so what have they advised you of?

No, it is mortgaged. It looks like from what I have gathered that the inspection is carried out once and is sufficient as it is essentially a written report confirming number of bedrooms, occupants and no overcrowding etc. from a health and safety perspective. The council pretty much confirmed no fu...

Getting an IVA will NOT affect your spouse visa application as it is related to your personal finances. Your income is the only requirement as far as the spouse visa is concerned. You must meet the minimum threshold which you do at this present moment in time. Your partners employment/income status ...

Hi guys I am re-applying for a spouse visa and the only document I was worried about is the housing letter. The inspection was originally carried out in July 2017 the housing officer said they don't need to carry out another inspection and will supply a letter to confirm no overcrowding etc. On the ...

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Just checking if when including my passport with entry exit stamps do I just provide a clear photocopy of this? Would this be considered as the relationship evidence ?

does she have a drivers license/provisional license? I'm sure that could be used to ID her no ??
perhaps brp could be used?

1) Comparability Statement by NARIC UK If UK NARIC have verified english language requirement that's great, make sure to provide this evidence including what was used i.e. degree certificate - originals 2) English Language Assessment Letter by NARIC UK- (is letter sufficient and doesn't have to be a...

Did you put in a prepaid envelope?
Mine took quite a bit of time too, about a couple of months before paperwork was sent back.
I wouldn't worry about it. They have a huge backlog and are under a lot of pressure.

Thanks for the response. Assuming the date of the statements are ok and cover my recent salary payment on the 22nd of December 2017, will this be ok for me to apply for the settlement visa in January? My statements are dated from 28th June until 29th December 2017 which is just over 6 months. I plan...

Ok, the only problem is my bank statements don't renew until the 10th of each month and my salary was paid in on the 22nd (I also have a letter from my employer to confirm early payment of salary due to festive period and holidays). I was going to apply next week as I can't wait any longer or my oth...

My online statements only have my account number sort code my full name bank logo and transactions there is no address. I thought this was ok for electronic statements ?

Thanks for sharing.
Can I ask what the issue was and regarding the appeal was it a straight forward appeal process or did you attend court ?

If the documents have expired and the application was rejected then they can no longer be used for submitting a new application. Care to share your circumstances? The housing report must be within 28 days of application date. The tb test must be valid on the date of application. Ielts usually expire...

I've printed the last 6 month bank statements until today's date from my online banking service. I went to the local branch and they stamped signed and dated every single page (current and saving account). Sso I believe this is OK if I am not mistaken. I just had a couple of questions I was hoping s...

Hi guys, Re-applied for visa after previous rejection on a matter of incorrect document (which we have resolved). TB test expires 1 month after the application has been made online. If it expires during the application or before they make the decision, what do I do? my wife is unable to redo the tb ...

Can you type the exact wording from the letter. thanks.

The HO can be quite deceitful from what I have observed. They may only notify you of one particular reason whilst failing to disclose another area (it's a card they will keep close to their chest) so they have another reason to reject you on whatever basis should you appeal which will cause more del...

I haven't seen your application so I may be guessing. The only likely explanation is: The home office found a fault elsewhere in the application i.e. you do not meet the full criteria. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/application-to-extend-stay-in-the-uk-as-a-partner-form-flrm Can you chec...

Thank you for that. Should I only focus on this area ? Should I perhaps bolster other areas of the application or is there no need? I am worried in the event that perhaps other areas were weak but they marked them as satisfactory and may reject second time in another area? or am i being silly? thank...

Hello everyone, ECO Rejection Letter The ECO stated that the application does not fall for refusal on grounds of suitability under Section S-EC of Appendx FM and with respect to Eligiblility, that eligibility of relationship requirements of paragraphs of E-ECP.2.1. to 2.10. and financial requirement...

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Hello everyone, Background Information My previous visa application was rejected due to the lack of A1 lifeskills test (IELTS academic was provided despite being advised by two immigration lawyers and UKVI phone call - I am not sure which department it was as I was transferred about 7 times before I...

Thank you very much for your response guys. I had a chat with a lawyer previously and they mis-advised me (I paid a fee to meet with him). They advised IELTS (Academic) was ok for settlement visa. My wife scored very high and I am surprised this is not sufficient evidence considering IELTS is the bo...