living in different cities

[Stanleychan]

Hello,

Me and my fiance are planning to get married. She is British so she will be sponsoring me.

1. I am working in London and she is living in Manchester. I visit her every weekend. Can I still apply for the 5 years route? Will it be a problem when applying for the spouse visa?

2. I am planning to quit my current job after I get the visa so that I can look for a job in Manchester. I earn 21k for this job and it will be the only source to meet the financial requirements as my fiance is not working. Will it be a problem?

Many Thanks
Stanley

[Wanderer]

What visa are you on now?

[Stanleychan]

Hello, I am currently on tier 2 general visa. Thanks

[Wanderer]

I don't think your finances will count, the sponsor has to fulfil those....

[Amber]

Where the applicant is in the UK (legally entitled to work) either their and/or their sponsor's earnings can be taken into consideration.

[Stanleychan]

Thank you. Once I get the visa can I immediately quit my job and move to Manchester? Also, will it be a problem if we are currently not living in the same address.

[Amber]

The relationship should be genuine and subsisting. Employment is not required when you have the leave, until such times (6 months before) you apply for an extension.