DX courier is heavily faster than HO 2nd class Royal Mail means very soon you will get your supporting documents. Perhaps you should have considered in sending your own prepaid special delivery envelope. Thanks seagul - you're absolutey right, I've noticed DX Secure is always much faster than Royal...
Just thought I'd post an update for the benefit of anyone who's interested (and specifically mzjogee) and perhaps going through the ToC application process. 26/10/2018 - Made the online application. 05/11/2018 - Posted the online application form, along with supporting documents. 14/11/2018 - Receiv...
Hi mzjogee - I'm having to wait until next week, as I don't have access to a printer, at the moment. The website says that you have 15 days to send the documents from the date you do the payment, so I was thinking of doing the payment on Monday (when I've got access to a printer), and then post the ...
Fantastic, thank you very much mzjogee. So, basically the only difference is - instead of downloading an empty form to fill up, you just fill it up "online" and print it out. The rest of the process is the same i.e., sending this "online" application along with the supporting documents, to their add...
Hello mzjogee, I just noticed that the "paper" application forms for the ToC application are no longer available. I believe one can only apply online or in person now. Could you please do me a favour and let me know the process (if you're aware) of how you do online applications? I can fill up the d...
Thanks mzjogee, you're right - no harm in sending a few more. However, I guess what I'm after are some concrete rules around it. There is nothing in the guidance notes about this particular bit, however reading the application form again, I realised that the " proof of identity in the form of docume...
Hi mzjogee, I do know that the "new name" goes in the name section for ToC application (putting the "maiden" name in the "previous" names section), if that's what you're asking. And to answer your other question, she'll be applying by post. I'm still confused about the proof of residence, though - d...
Dear Members, My wife, who is currenctly on her first extension of FLR(M), has recently changed her surname to take mine. To this effect, she's already applied for & received her new passport from her country's embassy. Now, she's trying to get her name changed on the BRP card, via the ToC applicati...
Regarding this ILR application under SET(O) - amongst other requirements - she also needs to satisfy the English Language Requirements Set(O) is NOT the correct form as you were advised previously. She must apply on SET(M) . Thanks for that clarification, CR001 - duly noted. Any ideas on the NARIC ...
Dear Members, My wife is living in the UK under FLR(M), and we're now trying to prepare for her ILR application due next year. Regarding this ILR application under SET(O) - amongst other requirements - she also needs to satisfy the English Language Requirements For her FLR(M), she'd provided her Deg...
You are overthinking this. Haha, thanks CR001 - but as you say yourself - " In life you cannot press the Backspace button!! ". :D I don't want to go through with it all, and regret it later. Plus, there is always this added burden of the ridiculous visa fees, which one can't overlook - paying it on...
No, as presumably your marriage cert will indicate the name change :idea: :idea: Thank you so much for your prompt responses, CR001 - really appreciate it. Upon reading your message, it occurred to me that we'd submitted our marriage, degree & NARIC certificates as part of the FLR(M) application, a...
Thank you for your response, Djsuccess. Yes, good point about writing the Life in the UK test after the name change - duly noted. And the supporting documents can be obtained in the new name, no issues in that respect. If you or someone could also answer my main concern about the "Degree & NARIC cer...
Dear Members, I was hoping you guys would shed some light on my query, for which I'm not able to find sure-shot answers, elsewhere. My wife came in to the UK on a Spouse/Partner visa (33 months) and since then, had applied for FLR(M) which she is currently on. And, if all goes according to plan, she...
Just a quick question on this - I'm in a similar situation wherein I'm looking to change the surname on my wife's Indian passport. Did you get the "affidavit" attested by a Judicial Magistrate or a Notary? If so, how do you go about getting it attested? Your help would be much appreciated. Best Rega...
I do apologise, I meant Question 9.13 . And yes, understood - evidence of co-habitation is a must. However, when you say "...declare absences..especially those which are 6 months or more" - 3 of her absences from the UK (so far) have been for 30-40 day periods. And only 1 period which was for 192 da...
11/11/2014 - "Spouse/Partner Visa" Granted (applied from outside of UK (India). - Expiry date of 30/08/2017 Presumably you held ILR at this time when the visa was applied for?? Yes, I was on ILR at this time. 1. Continuous residence - I can see that there is a 180 day rule in "any given 12 month pe...
Dear Members, Just joined this board and was hoping someone would shed some light on the requirements for ILR application made by a partner of a British Citizen. Immigration situation so far - 24/07/2014 - Got Married. 11/11/2014 - "Spouse/Partner Visa" Granted (applied from outside of UK (India). -...
