FLR (M)

[Grenze]

Hi all,

I've been in the UK for about a year now on a Tier 2 Visa. I've just resigned from that job on Monday and would like to marry my girlfriend (UK citizen) and switch to a spouse visa. Is this possible and should be a smooth process or will I run into trouble? We will be giving our notice next week as well is there anything I should watch out for or be aware or? Also I am American.

Thanks,

[CR001]

You should have given notice and married before you resigned.

What is your notice period at work?

You are required to give 28 days notice. The registry then inform HO and this can be extended to 70 days for them to investigate before granted permission to marry.

If you visa curtailment letter is issued very quickly you might not have enough time.

[Grenze]

Thank you for your answer.

Long story short mental illness. That's why I had to resign ASAP. Should I just get another job instead first? Also during the 60 curtailment can I get married and switch or should I just find another job and extend my T2?

[Grenze]

Any other answers?

[Grenze]

Hi all,

I'm going to be applying for my spouse visa soon here in the UK from my Tier 2 as my partner and I are getting married soon.

Back story on us: I've been living in the UK since last March and met her in April. We met at my favorite club and clicked instantly. We exchanged Snapchats and built a relationship. The problem with Snapchat is it doesn't save logs, so we'd have no real way to prove our calls etc from earlier in our relationship. Call logs are also capped at 200 in my phone so there's no logs of that. We also just prefered meeting up in person as I don't like texting or talking on the phone. We started using WhatsApp more earlier this year as advice from a lawyer earlier this year on the process with this, so I have screenshots from this month and last month. Also we are moving in together soon and have a joint bank account. We have some pictures together as well, but personally I don't like photos and am a very private person. I don't use Instagram or Facebook or any outward social media.

Do you think this would be enough? We live in the same city, are moving in together, are getting legally married (Home Office gave us permission). I'd think this would be enough evidence but you guys tell me. All answers and help welcome.

[CR001]

There is NO requirement to submit social media evidence of 'chatting' for a spouse visa within the UK.

Have you given notice to marry and received approval from HO??

[Grenze]

There is NO requirement to submit social media evidence of 'chatting' for a spouse visa within the UK.

Have you given notice to marry and received approval from HO??

Yes ma'am and the Home Office has given us permission to marry. We are marrying on Tuesday. I wanna apply on Wednesday as I have a job offer to start the following Monday

[CR001]

How are you meeting the financial requirement if you left you job at the tier 2 sponsor?

Note that you will not be able to take up any job until you have your new visa and brp card.

[Grenze]

How are you meeting the financial requirement if you left you job at the tier 2 sponsor?

Note that you will not be able to take up any job until you have your new visa and brp card.

She meets the financial requirement of over 18600 pounds in the last six months. Even if the visa is issused on Thursday I can't work till new BRP? I thought employers could check right to work online without BRP long as visa is issued.

[Grenze]

There is NO requirement to submit social media evidence of 'chatting' for a spouse visa within the UK.

Have you given notice to marry and received approval from HO??

Lawyer did tell me to do this though. Do you have an example cases of situations simliar to mine? As I said before I don't have any bills with her name on it (i honestly dont plan on it to be fair, relationships and finances should be kept seperate IMHO). We are moving in together though before our marriage and plan on living together. Would a good cover letter from myself and the lawyer be enough?

[seagul]

There is NO requirement to submit social media evidence of 'chatting' for a spouse visa within the UK.

Have you given notice to marry and received approval from HO??

Lawyer did tell me to do this though. Do you have an example cases of situations simliar to mine? As I said before I don't have any bills with her name on it (i honestly dont plan on it to be fair, relationships and finances should be kept seperate IMHO). We are moving in together though before our marriage and plan on living together. Would a good cover letter from myself and the lawyer be enough?

Although the evidences of cohabitation are not mandatory for initial spouse visa application but still for in country application they might be needed to meet the need of subsisting relationship which in your case seems very weaker.

[Grenze]

There is NO requirement to submit social media evidence of 'chatting' for a spouse visa within the UK.

Have you given notice to marry and received approval from HO??

Lawyer did tell me to do this though. Do you have an example cases of situations simliar to mine? As I said before I don't have any bills with her name on it (i honestly dont plan on it to be fair, relationships and finances should be kept seperate IMHO). We are moving in together though before our marriage and plan on living together. Would a good cover letter from myself and the lawyer be enough?

Although the evidences of cohabitation are not mandatory for initial spouse visa application but still for in country application they might be needed to meet the need of subsisting relationship which in your case seems very weaker.

Then what can I do really?

[seagul]

There is NO requirement to submit social media evidence of 'chatting' for a spouse visa within the UK.

Have you given notice to marry and received approval from HO??

Lawyer did tell me to do this though. Do you have an example cases of situations simliar to mine? As I said before I don't have any bills with her name on it (i honestly dont plan on it to be fair, relationships and finances should be kept seperate IMHO). We are moving in together though before our marriage and plan on living together. Would a good cover letter from myself and the lawyer be enough?

Although the evidences of cohabitation are not mandatory for initial spouse visa application but still for in country application they might be needed to meet the need of subsisting relationship which in your case seems very weaker.

Then what can I do really?

Preferably wait until you start living together and few evidences on same address gets generate.

[Grenze]

Lawyer did tell me to do this though. Do you have an example cases of situations simliar to mine? As I said before I don't have any bills with her name on it (i honestly dont plan on it to be fair, relationships and finances should be kept seperate IMHO). We are moving in together though before our marriage and plan on living together. Would a good cover letter from myself and the lawyer be enough?

Although the evidences of cohabitation are not mandatory for initial spouse visa application but still for in country application they might be needed to meet the need of subsisting relationship which in your case seems very weaker.

Then what can I do really?

Preferably wait until you start living together and few evidences on same address gets generate.

I don't really have anything. Everything I have is paperless. We have a joint bank account, but I have no way to prove it because Santander doesnt prove any real documentation. Lawyer said letters from friends and the three months of screenshots should help. I wanna apply for this ASAP

[CR001]

Lawyer said letters from friends and the three months of screenshots should help.

Letters from friends is irrelevant, anyone can write them. Screenshots for 3 months is also not relevant.

I cannot see in your thread how long you have been living together prior to marriage. Your marriage cert, which is very recent, should suffice.

Note that cohabitation evidence is not required if you are recently married and switching to spouse visa. Neither is social media/whatsapp chats.

Suggest get any of the most recent documents you have, including going to the bank to get statements and a letter etc.

[Grenze]

Lawyer said letters from friends and the three months of screenshots should help.

Letters from friends is irrelevant, anyone can write them. Screenshots for 3 months is also not relevant.

I cannot see in your thread how long you have been living together prior to marriage. Your marriage cert, which is very recent, should suffice.

Note that cohabitation evidence is not required if you are recently married and switching to spouse visa. Neither is social media/whatsapp chats.

Suggest get any of the most recent documents you have, including going to the bank to get statements and a letter etc.

We haven't lived together at all. We are just now moving in together today because we found a place that we can both stay. That's why the lawyer told me to give the screenshtos to prove that we see each other all the time (literally spending nearly everyday together at each other's houses) and the letters so the home office can reference a person about our relationship other than ourselves. Not gonna lie I'm really scrared.

[CR001]

it is not required.

Note that many solicitors and advisors often get the most basis applications horribly wrong.

Don't submit unnecessary documents.

[Grenze]

it is not required.

Note that many solicitors and advisors often get the most basis applications horribly wrong.

Don't submit unnecessary documents.

So essentially I could apply for this alone?

[CR001]

Yes.

[Grenze]

Hi all,

About to put in the application to go from a Tier 2 to spouse visa. Part of the requirement online is saying showing proofs of cohabitation for the past two years. We just moved in today together and I said that in the application. Shouldn't this be enough with the tenancy agreement? It's asking for muliple sources which we do not have right now nor won't for ages.

[CR001]

Hi all,

About to put in the application to go from a Tier 2 to spouse visa. Part of the requirement online is saying showing proofs of cohabitation for the past two years. We just moved in today together and I said that in the application. Shouldn't this be enough with the tenancy agreement? It's asking for muliple sources which we do not have right now nor won't for ages.

It is a standard generic comment/question, just ignore and submit what you have.

[Grenze]

Hi all,

About to put in the application to go from a Tier 2 to spouse visa. Part of the requirement online is saying showing proofs of cohabitation for the past two years. We just moved in today together and I said that in the application. Shouldn't this be enough with the tenancy agreement? It's asking for muliple sources which we do not have right now nor won't for ages.

It is a standard generic comment/question, just ignore and submit what you have.

Thank you very much

[Grenze]

Sorry to ask another question but what does this mean?

Is your current entry clearance or leave to remain as the partner of one of the following?
a British citizen
a person settled in the UK
a person with refugee leave or a person with humanitarian protection in the UK

My lawyer put this as YES, I put it as NO as I came here on a Tier 2. I don't really understand this, British English lol. Should it be Yes or No as I originally came here on a Tier 2 and am switching to spouse visa?

[CR001]

It is NO to that question as you do NOT hold a visa based on any of the options.

[Grenze]

It is NO to that question as you do NOT hold a visa based on any of the options.

Wow this lawyer is bad then