mosesmoses, thanks for the information. Is it possible to type out the exact wording the ECO used in their letter regarding the contact/subsisting relationship. Sometimes the detail is in the wordings they use. I know this might not help you due to the IELTS issue, but might help alot of others - th...

Hi Mel, we were refused on 2 grounds 1st my wife didnt have the required english mark (she did ielts and we thought she had enough marks) and 2nd not enough proof on contact. We did appeal but as expected they simply dismissed it because of the english :\ I have been searching and trying to find th...

The only time shared accommodation is allowed if you are living with your parents in the same house and you are not paying them rent ( but maybe paying them some of the household costs) Batleykhan, regarding your quote above, does this mean accomadations such as living with siblings i.e my brother ...

Can anyone give me some quick info on the TB test in pakistan

1) is it booked through gerrys? ie for Karachi

2) how long from booking an appoint to receiving the certificate?

appreciate the help

Hi all,

Has anyone used for a language test.. . NTS - in Pakistan? (National Testing Service) for the language requirement and if UKBA accepted it?

feedbak appreciated!

Can't you just continue with your reception / party etc in Russia and then do the official registry in the UK? and apply for a spouse visa then.

Has anyone used NTS - in Pakistan? (National Testing Service) for the language requirement and if UKBA accepted it?

feedbak appreciated!

@ Enigma321 ..

Hi I noticed you was in a similar dilemma, My wife passed the Listening aspect of A1 and failed the speaking.

Was you able to confirm if partial retake was ok with ukba? Hope you can help!

Thanks Shade, I'll try probing ETS too

Hi,

My wife attempted the Toeic - A1 English test. She passed the listening but failed the speaking.

The center informed her she can retake the speaking only.

Does anyone know if this is correct and if UKBA will accept this?

TIA!<

Hi Greenie, I've seen that post which states living-room and bedroom are counted.

But nothing in relation to Dinning room which is bigger than 50sq ft.

Would apprecaite if anyone who has had a report completed by a council /estate agent can confirm the dinning room part.

Hi, can anyone clarify if UKBA accept Living room and Dinning room that are turned into bed rooms? i.e 3 bed room house, is now a 5 bedroom house after the above transformation. Thus up to 8 people can live there (immediate family) Or if someone with a Council report confirm they calculated it like ...

I would go for TOEIC A1 English Test mate, supposed to be one of the easier ones.

More info here,
http://www.ets.org/epn_directory

So you will be "lying" in your application for leave to enter / remain as a fiancee. Legally, you are married and therefore cannot apply for eave to enter / remain as a "fiancee". Im not legally married according to them ,as they do not accept and recognise pakistani nika nama for Afghan nationals....

fiance visa is has less chance of being granted in asain applicants due to the fact that the unmarried partner would not be sent on thier own to a foreign country before marraige. that is the advise i got from many sources. Thanks for the info, but I don't think an ECO could reject an application i...

I don't quite understand this new legislation for Nakah Namas.. Anyone explain this please.. I thought when it was already affixed with a union stamp it means that is registered with the appropriate union council. I thought this was the case also, maybe it was a 'good to have' but not mandatory pre...

Also, after registering the marriage in the UK you don't have to go back abroad to apply for the Spouse Visa ..?...

I don't have registered official marriage certificate from Afghan Embassy as its being a pain to obtain. Im considering a Fiance Visa now instead, can someone confirm the only disadvantages of going down this route are. 1) Fiance Visa - is 6 months (1 fee) 2) Fiance Visa - You can't work. 3) Spouse ...

I hope the solicitor is waiving her fee; if not sue her for compensation due to incompetence. If the test is not on this list then it is not acceptable. That link goes to the old list? the new list is New List I can see alot of Cambridge ESOL tests on that list , first one called Cambridge English ...

Does it matter if you get a Notarized copy (by a Notary public) or a solicitors attesting to it (Stamp/signature)?

If your wife done level B1 or B2 IELTS she has passed and will be accepted.

you can see the minimum grade needed here for Ilets on page 8:

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitec ... -tests.pdf

Hi kalpitgopi, You originally got rejected because they did not believe the relationship was subsisting / genuine. Can you tell me what docs you submitted in your original application in regards to communication? phone billls / emails / skype / msn etc I will submit soon and want to ensure I dont ge...

I was thinking the same, I believe the majority only get the ID + Visa stamp pages attested.

You can copy your whole passport, but only attest those pages (is what im planning) I see no importance in attesting a blank page in the passport.

Though see what the experts say..

Hi Sajid, The Booklet you have got, is there a specific name for it? or just Nikah Nama booklet. Did you get yours stamped by the Minitry of Foriegn affairs and Consulate? Also the Nakah nama the counciller made for you afterwards, is that a 1 page document that will need translating also? As I alre...

Hi Easy Tiger,

Number 1d(SU 07, undertaking) is not required for settlement Visas, also another moderator advised against it, unless UKBA specifically request it.

More info: http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewtopic.php?t=85458