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by Casa
Tue Oct 05, 2010 11:46 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR guidance needed
Replies: 2
Views: 793

Not sure what your query is. For SET(M) application submit last year's HMRC self-assessment/accounts and bank statements. + all other documents requested in Section 10 of the application form. As long as he's submitting at least 6 proofs of joint address from 3 different categories spread over the 2...
by Casa
Tue Oct 05, 2010 10:51 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Human rights lawyers condemn English tests for spouses
Replies: 13
Views: 2391

The discussion on the BBC Sunday Morning programme totally missed the point that Spouses already have to show they can communicate in English before being granted ILR...if the reason for introducing an English test is to ensure integration, surely this is already in place. :roll:
by Casa
Mon Oct 04, 2010 7:54 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Discretional leave to remain
Replies: 2
Views: 1151

"Discretionary Leave is granted outside of the Immigration Rules and often includes claims made on a human rights basis, but it can also be granted in cases where a human rights claim fails. A discretionary leave application is just that: a person asks the Secretary of State to exercise her discreti...
by Casa
Mon Oct 04, 2010 4:15 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Indefinite leave to remain - HELP PLEASE
Replies: 8
Views: 2138

Any doctors/hospital letters? Submit a letter from your parents explaining why few documents/bills etc are in your names.
You will need to include your own passport with the application.
by Casa
Mon Oct 04, 2010 3:42 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Indefinite leave to remain - HELP PLEASE
Replies: 8
Views: 2138

If your husband is applying in person, you'll need to attend with him, or write a letter explaining why you can't be there. Your child won't be applying for a visa, so doesn't need to attend. Do you have nothing more in the 2 years than one utility bill showing you're living together at the same add...
by Casa
Mon Oct 04, 2010 2:52 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Indefinite leave to remain - HELP PLEASE
Replies: 8
Views: 2138

Section 10 of Form SET(M) lists documents required..bank statements, pay slips, proof of joint address spread over the 2 years etc. I've already told you when you can apply with your husband. See previous post. To make it clear, he can apply no earlier than 28 days before his (equivalent) entry dat...
by Casa
Sun Oct 03, 2010 1:47 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: What evidence/info do we need to send for Fiance Visa UK?
Replies: 5
Views: 1148

Application fee for a fiancee visa is £644. Then £400 for Further Leave to Remain visa after the wedding (if applied for by post) or £644 if you apply in person. Bear in mind that your fiancee won't be able to work until FLR(M) has been granted and postal applications are taking around 12 weeks t...
by Casa
Sun Oct 03, 2010 9:02 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: What evidence/info do we need to send for Fiance Visa UK?
Replies: 5
Views: 1148

You will need to submit strong proof that the relationship is genuine with evidence of contact and that you are planning a wedding...intended venue, how many guests etc. You must also show that you will be able to support yourselves financially without claiming Public Funds and have adequate accommo...
by Casa
Sat Oct 02, 2010 5:23 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Re-entering the UK soon after student visa expires
Replies: 7
Views: 2935

Although you may not need a tourist visa to enter the UK, why not apply for one anyway, to avoid a possible hitch at Immigration.
by Casa
Sat Oct 02, 2010 5:20 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: spouse visa refused
Replies: 4
Views: 1612

You can also re-apply while you are waiting for your appeal to be heard, submitting evidence from the phone company of call history.
by Casa
Fri Oct 01, 2010 8:28 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: what date apply for ilr
Replies: 6
Views: 1507

Whatever the term...ILR or Probationary Citizenship, the application date will remain the same. There's been no confirmation yet whether the present government will implement the new Regulations.
by Casa
Fri Oct 01, 2010 7:39 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Losing All Documents
Replies: 1
Views: 702

Azimscot...I've rarely seen a forum member who has so many 'what if's'.
Relax and try not to stress over things that will probably never happen. :roll:
by Casa
Fri Oct 01, 2010 3:04 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Spouse Visa Application For Couple Moving To Uk
Replies: 3
Views: 1163

You'll need to submit a copy of your brother's mortgage agreement, or a copy of the property deeds if he owns it outright.
by Casa
Fri Oct 01, 2010 7:38 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: British, Want to move home with my Mexican Wife
Replies: 25
Views: 3962

Our bank account was only in my husband's name...same situation you have now and it wasn't queried. Your wife will have to submit a certificate showing she's taken the pre-entry English test if you apply after 29th November. The letter offering you confirmed employment is going to strengthen the fin...
by Casa
Thu Sep 30, 2010 9:22 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: British, Want to move home with my Mexican Wife
Replies: 25
Views: 3962

We submitted marriage certificate (translated), photos together, taken over 2 years, proof of joint address, bank statements, copy of mortgage agreement of family's home in the UK, letter of invitation from family to stay, letter of offer of employment. My husband was asked to come back the followin...
by Casa
Thu Sep 30, 2010 8:48 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: British, Want to move home with my Mexican Wife
Replies: 25
Views: 3962

If it helps, my Moroccan husband and I were in a similar situation before we re-located to the UK. We were living in Spain and had very little savings. I had a written job offer and a letter from family to say we could live with them until we found a place of our own. My husband was granted a visa w...
by Casa
Thu Sep 30, 2010 3:24 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: life in UK test or ESOL for BC
Replies: 8
Views: 1807

Which is what you've been advised on the forum.
by Casa
Thu Sep 30, 2010 1:10 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Indefinite leave to remain - HELP PLEASE
Replies: 8
Views: 2138

Download form SET(M) from the UKBA website. The guide notes will tell you in detail what documents are required. Has your husband passed the Life in the UK test or completed an approved ESOL citizens course? He won't be granted ILR unless he has one or the other of these. What was his date of entry ...
by Casa
Wed Sep 29, 2010 8:43 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR and Living In Parents/Relatives Homes
Replies: 11
Views: 2059

That's fine.
by Casa
Wed Sep 29, 2010 8:40 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: British, Want to move home with my Mexican Wife
Replies: 25
Views: 3962

I agree with John. You don't need to prove a relationship of 2 years..that's for an Unmarried Partner application..just submit evidence to show that the relationship is genuine. Photos/letters etc...whatever you have.
by Casa
Wed Sep 29, 2010 3:45 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR and Living In Parents/Relatives Homes
Replies: 11
Views: 2059

No. You might want to show that you make at least a nominal contribution towards household expenses, but it's not mandatory.
by Casa
Wed Sep 29, 2010 2:53 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR and Living In Parents/Relatives Homes
Replies: 11
Views: 2059

As long as you can show you're supporting yourselves financially you won't have a problem. With spouse ILR the focus is on proof that the relationship is continuing rather than finance.
by Casa
Wed Sep 29, 2010 1:38 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR and Living In Parents/Relatives Homes
Replies: 11
Views: 2059

Yes. The regulations relate (as per link) to both entry and ILR.
by Casa
Tue Sep 28, 2010 3:35 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Accredited places for English test?
Replies: 2
Views: 793

Try this from the UKBA website. Pearson Language Tests (Head Office) 80 Strand London WC2R 0RL email: pltsupport@pearson.com Tel: 0845 543 0243 According to the PDF of information on the UKBA website these are the providers of the English test in Europe, Middle East and Africa, which I assume should...
by Casa
Mon Sep 27, 2010 7:38 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Unmarried partner visa - "Your finances" documents
Replies: 3
Views: 988

What category of visa are you switching from? It doesn't matter which of you is supporting the other, as long as you can show that you have a minimum of £102.95 remaining weekly after rent or mortgage, council tax and any loan/credit repayments have been made. The missing 7 days at the beginning of...
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