Generally for spouse Visa applications, the normal wait for a straight forward case and first application is approximate 3 months +/- this is the time period roughly an applicant can be expected to wait. There is no hard and fast rule, can sometimes take longer slightly and sometimes less. But this ...

Screenshots and records of the correspondence by social media will be ok. However do you have other official documents such as telephone bill /mobile bill showing the calls to your spouse. This will back up the screenshot contact evidence. As for your council registration document, you need to clari...

Doing an appeal will take some time, with no guarantees the decision will be overturned.

if all other points have been met and just the English test, get that done and a new application.

Ultimatly its your decision, but be aware of timescales if you appeal with no guarantees.

You run the risk of a refusal, your application will look unprofessional and rushed. Also screenshots opens up the risk of them in the eyes of the ECO being fraudulent. It would be best to get all the proper documents in order and submit official documents. Yes it may cause some delay, but you may g...

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Since you say you forgot to do the English test, and you do one within the next 28 days it would still result in a refusal as the evidence was not there originally - it was done after the original application.

I would get the English test done and passed and then submit a new application.

Quciker and much easier if you do a new application.

I would not risk getting your passport approved by a unofficial source, go with a solicitor or nortary to be on the safe side.

I recommend you go on line to the land registry website and pay £3.00 and get a electronic copy downloaded and printed off to show your parents own the property and include it in the application. It would also be a good idea to get a property inspection report from an official source such as a estat...

All convictions must be declared - your options are to go through an appeal or re-apply new application - which would be a quicker process. But your old application will now have an impact.

Leave the payment sheet blank. Youl will get a payment reciept when you pay online, you will need to print this and take this along with you to confirm payment.

Paperless and Online bank statements are the samething. Print out your online statements, and take it to the bank to get them stamped. They will require proof of ID/address.Altertavely speak to the bank and get them to post them to send them to you - they may make a charge for these.

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I dont think the issue of bank statements not showing your latest salary is an issue at all. As long as you supply previous payslips and bank statements to show the salry coming in will not be a problem. In addition to having all your other supporting documents in order.

Good luck

I think she just needs to double check your case with a senior caseworker - and confirm if everything is ok.
She said to you everything is ok, so should just be matter of watiing for a few days and you will get the decision you require.

Thank you Amber for your response.

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