SET(M) evidence of cohabitation for spouse

[needhelpsetmabz]

Hi, I'm really worried. I am currently filling out the SET(M) form and when I came to the evidence of cohabitation section it said I needed 6 letters covering the two years. This is all I have for my wife so far.
Y1 12.12

Y1 08.13


Y2 09.13

Y2 11.13

Y2 07.14


What I am worried about is that there are only two letters for year 1 (she came to the UK on the 25.08.12). I should be getting another letter for my wife, I'm registering her to vote and should get some sort of letter for her. I have more then enough letters for me. Is this enough evidence to cover her evidence of cohabitation for spouse?

[Amber]

For every 4 months of the last 2 years, there should be one joint letter or a letter each from at least 3 different sources. Get the GP to confirm the dates of any appointments and the address of registration that'll help.

[needhelpsetmabz]

Hi, thank you. She has her LitUk test tomorrow so I'll see how she does. I'll contact the GP tomorrow and ask for a letter to say what the address is and when we opened the account. Thank you Amber.

[needhelpsetmabz]

This is the last letter

would these six be enough even though there is a gap from 12/2012 to 8/2013 and from 11/2013 to 7/2014?

8-12 to 12-12-->NHS
01-13 to 4-13-->
4-13 to 8-13-->HSBC
9-13 to 12-14-->NHS and DVLA
01-14 to 4-14-->
5-14 to 8-14-->NHS

[Amber]

That letter isn't written very well. It should say x has been registered at our practice since y date. The registered address was z. During this period there have been a number of medical appointments when x attended the practice as a patient. Or something along those lines.

[needhelpsetmabz]

Unfortunately the doctor takes a few days to write the letter, this one took about 5 days. In the blacked out area it does have the name, address and date of birth. I would try and get a new letter asap. If I can't would these 6 (with the time gaps) be enough for this Wednesday?

[mexsy]

For every 4 months of the last 2 years, there should be one joint letter or a letter each from at least 3 different sources. Get the GP to confirm the dates of any appointments and the address of registration that'll help.

Hi Amber; I got a bit of similar issue here but what do you mean by joint letter here? . is that a letter which addressed to both husband and wife names ?

I have about than 7 letters which are on both of us names and covering the 2 years period. these are council tax bills, housing association rent bills and Inland revenue letters .. are these will enough or shall I send some more letters which address to my wife only??

looking forward to your reply.

[needhelpsetmabz]

Unfortunately the doctor takes a few days to write the letter, this one took about 5 days. In the blacked out area it does have the name, address and date of birth. I would try and get a new letter asap. If I can't would these 6 (with the time gaps) be enough for this Wednesday?

Any thoughts?

[Amber]

You should be ok.

A joint letter is one addressed to both persons.

[needhelpsetmabz]

You should be ok...

me or mexsy?

[Amber]

You.

[needhelpsetmabz]

Thank you SO much Amber! My wife had her appointment today and it all went well. Just a quick question, when I got home I noticed that a lot of the papers were missing:
the main application;
photocopies of payslips and P60 of only ONE of my two jobs;
photocopies of the B1 and LitUK certificates;
photocopies of letters of my wife and me;
original photos;
photocopies of my and my wife's passport;
and two letters for Note8 on page 31.

Am I right to assume that it is normal for them to be kept with the HO?

They gave me back:
my bank statements (original and photocopies);
P60 and pay slips for my 2nd job (original and photocopies);
my marriage certificate (original and photocopies);
the original letters;
the original payslips and P60 of only ONE of my two jobs;
the original the B1 and LitUK certificates;
and passports.

Did they not need my marriage certificate and bank statements?

Thanks again Amber.

[Amber]

That's fine, don't worry.