FLR(M) Questions

[mark2019]

Hello Guys

When applying for the Fiancé visa do you need to address invitation letters to the Entry clearance Officer at the British Embassy of the country you are applying from or the British Embassy of the Uk or does it not really matter?

Many Thanks

[vinny]

"To whom it may concern" or alternatives.

[mark2019]

Hello Guys

I started my job back In 2015 under employment status and the latest contract I have is dated August 2016, in the latest contract it doesn’t indicate any salary. Is it still advisable to send this?

I have already got 6 months payslips and letter confirming from my employer

Many Thanks

[geoeng]

I started my job back In 2015 under employment status and the latest contract I have is dated August 2016, in the latest contract it doesn’t indicate any salary. Is it still advisable to send this?

I have already got 6 months payslips and letter confirming from my employer

An employment contract is not required supporting evidence and would be optional to include; the letter, payslips and bank statements are required so you should be fine. Per paragraph 2A.(ii) of Appendix FM-SE, if the officer reviewing the application wants to see an employment contract, they should ask for it.

[mark2019]

I started my job back In 2015 under employment status and the latest contract I have is dated August 2016, in the latest contract it doesn’t indicate any salary. Is it still advisable to send this?

I have already got 6 months payslips and letter confirming from my employer

An employment contract is not required supporting evidence and would be optional to include; the letter, payslips and bank statements are required so you should be fine. Per paragraph 2A.(ii) of Appendix FM-SE, if the officer reviewing the application wants to see an employment contract, they should ask for it.

Many Thanks

[mark2019]

Hello Guys

I’m super freaking out right now, we have already submitted our application and booked VFS for this Tuesday.

I am fully employed and also a landlord, I was advised as my employment status covers the required financial freehold to just use that as it would make the process easier.

The problem I have is the last 6 months bank statements show my earning as the same but in December 2019 a new tax code was generated to take what was owed from my PAYE, so although it says my pay is the same I was actually paid less due to the tax deduction. Is this going to cause an issue?

Many Thanks in advance

[geoeng]

The problem I have is the last 6 months bank statements show my earning as the same but in December 2019 a new tax code was generated to take what was owed from my PAYE, so although it says my pay is the same I was actually paid less due to the tax deduction. Is this going to cause an issue?

Shouldn't cause an issue, for employment income the financial requirement is based on gross income rather than income after deductions. Payslips usually show gross income as well.

[mark2019]

Thank you

Thant has eased my mind a lot, I was getting very worried.

Is it worth getting a letter from my accountant to explain this or is there no need?

Many thanks

[geoeng]

Is it worth getting a letter from my accountant to explain this or is there no need?

If the amount deposited into your bank account differs from the net pay shown on your pay slip, it's probably worth a letter explaining why just so it's clear but I don't think that necessarily needs to be from your accountant (if the amounts are the same it's probably not even worth mentioning). HMRC should also issue a letter explaining the new tax code I think, so you could use this instead if you have received it by then.

[mark2019]

The bet pay on my slip corresponds with what is in my account but obviously less than previous months die to the tax reduction.

So that being the case you think I wouldn’t need a covering letter?

Many Thanks

[geoeng]

The bet pay on my slip corresponds with what is in my account but obviously less than previous months die to the tax reduction.

So that being the case you think I wouldn’t need a covering letter?

I don't think one would be necessary, but if it helps you feel less stressed, including a letter of explanation probably wouldn't hurt either. I had my tax code change multiple times in the year before my last application and had no issues as gross pay met the requirement (and was consistent every month) and net pay matched what was put into the account, which is all they would really be looking for.

[mark2019]

Thank you very much

I was getting very scared as the wording was paid the same amount last 6 months, obviously my gross is the same but actual money in the account differed in December due to tax code.

[mark2019]

Hello

My Fiancé’s temporary resident visa has ran out in Mexico, she has got a letter from immigration dated 4th December 2019 and has had it professionally translated and appostille stamped. We have also provided her expired temporary visa as evidence and showing the identity number that corresponds with the immigration letter. Is this acceptable under the section permission to be in the country you are applying from? Our VFS appointment is this Tuesday coming

Sorry for all the messages but now but the stress has finally got to me

Many Thanks in advance

[mark2019]

Hello

My Fiancé’s temporary resident visa has ran out in Mexico, she has got a letter from immigration dated 4th December 2019 and has had it professionally translated and appostille stamped. We have also provided her expired temporary visa as evidence and showing the identity number that corresponds with the immigration letter. Is this acceptable under the section permission to be in the country you are applying from? Our VFS appointment is this Tuesday coming

Sorry for all the messages but now but the stress has finally got to me

Many Thanks in advance

Anyone able to help with this one?

[mark2019]

Hello

My Fiancé’s temporary resident visa has ran out in Mexico, she has got a letter from immigration dated 4th December 2019 and has had it professionally translated and appostille stamped. We have also provided her expired temporary visa as evidence and showing the identity number that corresponds with the immigration letter. Is this acceptable under the section permission to be in the country you are applying from? Our VFS appointment is this Tuesday coming

Sorry for all the messages but now but the stress has finally got to me

Many Thanks in advance

[Amber]

Hello

My Fiancé’s temporary resident visa has ran out in Mexico, she has got a letter from immigration dated 4th December 2019 stating it’s in the process of being renewed and has had it professionally translated and appostille stamped. We have also provided her expired temporary visa as evidence and showing the identity number that corresponds with the immigration letter. Is this acceptable under the section permission to be in the country you are applying from? Our VFS appointment is this Tuesday coming

Sorry for all the messages but now but the stress has finally got to me

Many Thanks in advance

[mark2019]

Hello Guys

I am uploading the documents for the fiancé visa and the sections come across very confusing. I have the following sections:

Financial Evidence (This includes bankbook, bank reference letter, account statements, fixed deposit letter, other financial documents E.G.financial reports, UK correspondence, solicitor letters, marketing documents, evidence of third-party investment, associated legal letters)

Accommodation - Permanent / Temporary

Employment Evidence

Sponsor Evidence (This includes sponsor passport or ID documents, invitation letter, guarantee support letter, sponsor Financial documents, sponsor proof of accommodation)

The question I have is, where do I upload my financial documents and proof of address, because it contradicts itself by asking twice for different sections, the documents I have just mentioned fall on me not my fiancé so would they all go in sponsor evidence?

Many Thanks

[mark2019]

Any help at all please guys?

[iwolga]

Any help at all please guys?

I believe this is self explanatory: your accommodation shall go to Accommodation, your Financial Evidence shall go to Financial Evidence. The template is the same for people who already live together, where partner already works in UK etc, so just do it based on common sense

[mark2019]

Any help at all please guys?

I believe this is self explanatory: your accommodation shall go to Accommodation, your Financial Evidence shall go to Financial Evidence. The template is the same for people who already live together, where partner already works in UK etc, so just do it based on common sense

common sense would indicate as the applicant is the one who is filling this out

Financial evidence (is applicant)

Accommodation (is applicant)

Employment Evidence (is applicant)

Sponsor Evidence (all sponsor details)

The reason I ask this is because under Sponsor Evidence it specifically indicates, sponsor financial evidence, sponsors proof of accommodation.

With a fiancé visa they don’t need to show any finance, employment or accommodation this all falls on me that is why I find the set up slightly confusing

Many Thanks

[CR001]

No, accommodation and financial and employment is all sponsor documents. Applicants documents about salary and employment in home country is irrelevant.

[mark2019]

CR001

Yes I completely agree with what you said but why does it ya under Sponsor Documents ( sponsors financial evidence, sponsors proof of accommodation) if those documents are to be put under a different heading? That’s the confusing part.

Also while I’ve got you, with regards to proof of intent to marry, the only things we have are emails between us and the registry office, confirmation of receipt and date of wedding, and we have both signed booking confirmation form. Is this going to be ok?

Many Thanks

[iwolga]

The reason I ask this is because under Sponsor Evidence it specifically indicates, sponsor financial evidence, sponsors proof of accommodation

I agree it is confusing. I assume they have the same set for visits visas. Then both the applicant and sponsor provide financial and accommodation evidence. In your case I suggest to follow logic as explained by CR001: no one cares re housing and income of the applicant in home country AND don’t leave the folders empty. Hence I was talking about common sense.

Re your second Q - this sounds fine. If there was an official proposal, I would add a couple of photos and maybe ring photo (if available).

[mark2019]

Ok great so put them in each section rather than putting it all in Sponsor Evidence?

Another thing that is freaking me out is payslips covering a full 6 months. On my payslips there is no date of issue, the only date that appears is the pay date. All my pay dates are 25th other than December we are paid 19th due to Christmas. So if they look at the “pay day” then that doesn’t cover 6 months. However on the December payslip it does say on there the following “Payment date on HMRC personal tax account will show 25/12/19” within my employer letter my manager has stated that the payslips cover the full Callander month.

From what I’ve mentioned will this be acceptable or will this cause problems?

[mark2019]

Anyone able to help as I’m getting a little worried about this one and only have Monday to make amendments if needs be?

Many Thanks guys