You don't need to include personal spending, travel etc., but you will need to show outgoings for rent, loan repayments, and any contribution to
household bills, council tax etc.
If your wife is unable to pass the Life in the UK test she can apply for FLR(M) to give her a further 2 year extension. Has she considered studying on an ESOL with Citizens course? She will have to show at least some intention to meet the Knowledge of Life in the UK requirement. She can only apply f...
If it's not decided on the day, unfortunately it's not given any priority and you could expect to wait for the same length of time as a standard postal application. The overstay shouldn't now affect your wife's ILR application if she was issued a 2 year spouse visa from Australia. For a straightforw...
My husband and I had a similar problem. We were married in Spain where we were living and found that our marriage certificate had the incorrect year of birth for him. We had an admission of the error issued by the Spanish registry as they said they were unable to issue a new marriage certificate as ...
If you have proof that the relationship is genuine and was in existance before the marriage, then it won't matter that you're applying for the spouse visa immediately after the wedding, and you're returning to the UK
while she waits in Canada on her own for the application to be processed.
After the wedding he will need to apply for a further leave 2 years leave on form FLR(M). Download the form from the Border and Immigration Authority website. Postal applications (cheaper) are taking on average 3+ months to process. Personal applications are generally decided on the day. Remember th...
The 10 year ban doesn't apply for spouse or fiance visa applications..but nevertheless probably best to marry in your own country and then apply for a spouse visa to re-enter.
My husband is self-employed and successfully applied for ILR in person last month. He took a copy of his on-line tax return (which you should have completed if the work was in the relevant tax year), but he wasn't asked to show it. You are asked in the application form if you are working and how muc...
You can marry her and apply for a 2 year spouse visa. She'll still be a long way off being able to apply for British Citizenship, but as your wife she'll be able to work without restriction. Wait for confirmation as to whether she needs to apply to the Home Office for a COA to marry in the UK.
OISC registered advisors only specialise in Immigration Law and are monitored by their professional body. The solicitors you mention cover other aspects of law, not just immigration. I doubt whether you would qualify for legal aid for a spouse visa application.
If you feel that your application is straightforward then you shouldn't need professional help. Have a look at the forms to see what documents you have to submit for the application. If you do decide to seek legal advice, make sure you use an Immigration Advisor who is OISC registered.
