FLR-M PAYSLIP SITUATION - URGENT PLEASE HELP

[kamios]

Hi everyone,
I am applying for my first spouse visa extension 1st-3rd of April 2020 (after I received my last bank statement March). Visa expires on the 17th of April 2020. I have been in the UK for 9 years and 8 months, so will be applying for ILR on the 10 years basis soon.
I had a few questions that I couldn't find answers to anywhere...would appreciate any input and help.

1. There was a section where it asks: "Are there any factors which would make it difficult or impossible for you to integrate and establish a private life in that country?"  I have put :    "It would be difficult to establish life in Kazakhstan, as me and my husband would have to uproot our life we have built together here in the UK, having lived here for almost a decade now. This would mean abandoning our secure jobs and close friends.
 If I was to go back to Kazakhstan, it would mean that me and my husband would have to be separated and go through visa applications for my husband to settle with me in Kazakhstan. It would be extremely difficult for us to stay apart and not know what would happen next, as this would be unsettling. Additionally, my husband would struggle to speak and understand the local language."

Is this okay?

And then it says : Evidence to support my claim it would be difficult or impossible to integrate and establish a private life outside the UK.

Any ideas whether its necessary or its just optional and wouldn't affect my application if I don't provide any documents in relation to that?

2. Due to the virus around the world, I assume everything will still be shut by the time I am submitting my online application (1st-3rd April 2020). Once I submit it online, I know I would have to book the in person appointment at the visa centre to scan my documents, but obviously if everything is shut, will the Home Office notify when I am able to book one? Will it affect my visa application if I wouldn't be able to book an appointment to scan/submit my documents after the expiration of my current visa? I am really stressing over it now...

3. Can anyone tell me if its best to book an in person appointment or scan myself? and how does it work once Ive scanned docs myself - where to send/submit? And the difference in price.

I would really appreciate some input on this. Thanks in advance! Kamila

[seagul]

1. Since the launch of online application form almost everyone come across with strange/irrelevant questions perhaps because the same application covers/leads to several other categories. In my opinion these questions might not be important where someone can easily meet the necessary requirements but still answering them honestly is desirable.

2. Ideally apply online in timely before the expiry then try to book biometrics wherever & whenever possible.

3. Try to scan & upload the documents by yourself to make sure that everything has been uploaded in contrary to UKVCAS staff who may miss some important document.

[kamios]

Thank you seagul for your reply!
In relation to question 3, Could you explain once I scan all the documents - what are the next steps? Do I upload them before or after I've paid for my IHS and application. And do I do that on the same website - is there a choice? Do I still need to attend a biometrics appointment to take a photo and scan fingerprints?

As mentioned earlier, I am completing an online application, after the submission, if I choose to scan everything myself, where do I do that, on the same website? Will it give me options?

I know quite a few questions, however I can't seem to find exact answers to these questions anywhere.

Thanks a lot in advance. Kamila

[CR001]

In relation to question 3, Could you explain once I scan all the documents - what are the next steps? Do I upload them before or after I've paid for my IHS and application. And do I do that on the same website - is there a choice? Do I still need to attend a biometrics appointment to take a photo and scan fingerprints?

You upload to the ukcvas sopra steria website after you have paid the visa fee and IHS. You will be directed to the website to book your biometric appointment. You must upload your documents before your appointment.

As mentioned earlier, I am completing an online application, after the submission, if I choose to scan everything myself, where do I do that, on the same website? Will it give me options?

There is only one place/site. You will be directed to it after the online form process.

[kamios]

Thanks a lot, CR001! after browsing I found a thread somewhere that explains how to upload etc, thanks for your help.

I have one more question, in regards to correspondence letters. I have a following list of docs that I have ready for submission. From March 2018 - March 2020. Will anyone be able to see this and let me know if this is okay?

I tried to spread them evenly, but I am struggling to find letters for me and some for husband where the date would be in the early days of the month? Those are highlighted below. Some letters are have that aren't listed in the list below, that are invitation form Barclays for instance that don't have a date on just eg: September 2018. Could I used them where necessary?

March 2018
People pensions for me dated 5 March 2018 and Council Tax for husband dated 8 March 2018

July 2018
HMRC P45 letter for me dated 26 July 2018 and A-plan car insurance dated 2nd July 2018 for husband

November 2018
Virgin media bill for me dated 20 November 2018 and Lloyd's bank letter dated 8th November for husband

March 2019
Virgin media bill for me dated 19 March 2019 and fifa's letter for husband dated 4th March 2019

July 2019
HMRC letter for me dated 9th of july 2019 and Close brothers car insurance e for husband dated 29th of july 2019

November 2019
Barclays letter for me (it only says November 2019) and Thames water statement for husband dated 29th November 2019

March 2020
Capital One credit card statement for me dated 7th March 2020 and Argos card statement for husband dated 6March 2020.

What do you think? Is it evenly spaced? So hard finding docs that would be sent at the same time (beginning of the month) for both me and husband.

Appreciate everyone's input.

[seagul]

Thanks a lot, CR001! after browsing I found a thread somewhere that explains how to upload etc, thanks for your help.

I have one more question, in regards to correspondence letters. I have a following list of docs that I have ready for submission. From March 2018 - March 2020. Will anyone be able to see this and let me know if this is okay?

I tried to spread them evenly, but I am struggling to find letters for me and some for husband where the date would be in the early days of the month? Those are highlighted below. Some letters are have that aren't listed in the list below, that are invitation form Barclays for instance that don't have a date on just eg: September 2018. Could I used them where necessary?

March 2018
People pensions for me dated 5 March 2018 and Council Tax for husband dated 8 March 2018

July 2018
HMRC P45 letter for me dated 26 July 2018 and A-plan car insurance dated 2nd July 2018 for husband

November 2018
Virgin media bill for me dated 20 November 2018 and Lloyd's bank letter dated 8th November for husband

March 2019
Virgin media bill for me dated 19 March 2019 and fifa's letter for husband dated 4th March 2019

July 2019
HMRC letter for me dated 9th of july 2019 and Close brothers car insurance e for husband dated 29th of july 2019

November 2019
Barclays letter for me (it only says November 2019) and Thames water statement for husband dated 29th November 2019

March 2020
Capital One credit card statement for me dated 7th March 2020 and Argos card statement for husband dated 6March 2020.

What do you think? Is it evenly spaced? So hard finding docs that would be sent at the same time (beginning of the month) for both me and husband.

Appreciate everyone's input.

You seems like a regular board reader as you have accurately spaced your cohabitation evidences addressed in individual names (6 each) through 3 sources covering the last 2 years. All these sources would be acceptable even without displaying a pacific day of month as long as carries month & year but still if something else available then can be replaced with for extra peace of mind & backup.

[kamios]

Thank you seagul. I had to scan through every possible thread to find this information.

I'm hoping these correspondence letters are acceptable.

I have 3 more questions: Its a handful, hope you stick with me.

I am applying under financial category A - so will be providing 6 months payslips and 6months bank statements.
My bank statements show from 24-25th of previous month to 25-26th current month. eg: 27Sept-25 Oct 2019.

This may be obvious but just want a second opinion from someone who knows if the below would cover 6 full months prior to an application which will be made on 1-3rd of April 2020.

1. 27 Sep - 25 Oct 2019
2. 26 Oct - 26 Nov 2019
3. 27 Nov - 24 Dec 2019
4. 25 Dec - 24 Jan 2020
5. 25 Jan - 26 Feb 2020
6. 27 Feb - 25 March 2020 ( I am still waiting for this last bank statement, so not too sure how much exactly it will cover)

Is this sufficient? I am also getting paid weekly, so hopefully last statement will show until 27th March as I get paid every Friday. If not, would this be an issue? I doubt it and probably am overthinking it, but if anyone knows.

2.--- In terms of Declarations which are at the very end of the application - so as I don't have any joint documents to show, I'm guessing I don't have to include the first one which says (Is the account with a bank or utility company for which you have supplied information and supporting documentation held jointly by you and other people?) ---- I say NO? and don't include?

--- Second one : (Does the account with the bank or utility company for which you have supplied information and supporting documentation relate to another person who is to provide you financial support?)
Here again NO?

and the third one I ask my husband to sign. So overall in my case I only supply ONE declaration?

3. When I scan everything, I have seen people ask this before, BUT... do I scan every single page back and front of each doc that wouldn't include (my name, address etc) like employment contract as an example. Do i only scan Front 2 pages and last one with signatures, or all pages? Does that apply to other documents supplied.

Thank you everyone for your help so far. You are amazing and are helping loads! xx

[seagul]

Thank you seagul. I had to scan through every possible thread to find this information.

I'm hoping these correspondence letters are acceptable.

I have 3 more questions: Its a handful, hope you stick with me.

I am applying under financial category A - so will be providing 6 months payslips and 6months bank statements.
My bank statements show from 24-25th of previous month to 25-26th current month. eg: 27Sept-25 Oct 2019.

This may be obvious but just want a second opinion from someone who knows if the below would cover 6 full months prior to an application which will be made on 1-3rd of April 2020.

1. 27 Sep - 25 Oct 2019
2. 26 Oct - 26 Nov 2019
3. 27 Nov - 24 Dec 2019
4. 25 Dec - 24 Jan 2020
5. 25 Jan - 26 Feb 2020
6. 27 Feb - 25 March 2020 ( I am still waiting for this last bank statement, so not too sure how much exactly it will cover)

Is this sufficient? I am also getting paid weekly, so hopefully last statement will show until 27th March as I get paid every Friday. If not, would this be an issue? I doubt it and probably am overthinking it, but if anyone knows.

2.--- In terms of Declarations which are at the very end of the application - so as I don't have any joint documents to show, I'm guessing I don't have to include the first one which says (Is the account with a bank or utility company for which you have supplied information and supporting documentation held jointly by you and other people?) ---- I say NO? and don't include?

--- Second one : (Does the account with the bank or utility company for which you have supplied information and supporting documentation relate to another person who is to provide you financial support?)
Here again NO?

and the third one I ask my husband to sign. So overall in my case I only supply ONE declaration?

3. When I scan everything, I have seen people ask this before, BUT... do I scan every single page back and front of each doc that wouldn't include (my name, address etc) like employment contract as an example. Do i only scan Front 2 pages and last one with signatures, or all pages? Does that apply to other documents supplied.

Thank you everyone for your help so far. You are amazing and are helping loads! xx

1. The 6 months duration will be 27th Sep - 27th Mar. The sequence of your banks statements are fine but still couldn't finish 6 months as looking short by 2/3 days. For this purpose you might have to order the bank statement over the phone or try to visit your local branch (if open).

2. Make sure to sign the relevant declaration depending on your circumstances.

3. Employment contract is not needed. For the purpose of cohabitation in my opinion excessive unnecessary pages not showing the names, dates, addresses should not be included.

[kamios]

The 6 months duration will be 27th Sep - 27th Mar. The sequence of your banks statements are fine but still couldn't finish 6 months as looking short by 2/3 days. For this purpose you might have to order the bank statement over the phone or try to visit your local branch (if open).

Could you explain? To call the bank and order this last statement to be up until the very end of the month? I'm not too sure if they are able to generate that? If someone has done it, could you tell me please.

Could I not include August - September 2019 bank statement instead? So 7 months worth instead?
As I do have 24 Aug - 26 Sept 2019 handy.

3. I know I may be overthinking, but could you please say your opinion in regards to the declaration part.
As I do not have any joint documentation (or third party involved ) to show Home Office, the first two declaration do not apply to me?

Thanks you.

[kamios]

Hi everyone,
Guys, another one and it's quite URGENT.
I am applying FLR-M 1-3rd of April and had a question regarding my payslip situation.
I get paid weekly every Friday and applying under Category A - so will show 7month payslips(30 weeks) + 7m bank statements.

I received an email from the Director of the company I work for where he stated tat we are going to be on "Furlough Leave" - Government 80% pay from this week onwards, however we will be paid normal basic pay this week included. Our head office is in the North and I am based in London, so I had to request documents to be generated and sent over to me so I can use originals.

To speed up the process our HR person have generated the last payslip which was supposed to be shown on payslip - 27th Friday of March , but this week on the payslip will be "paid' on the 24th (Tuesday) March. But Will appear as normal Friday on Bank statement. Will the Home Office find it confusing? Or due to what's happening will understand that its probably because businesses are shutting temporarily.

Can someone please let me know? As I doubt HR will be able to generate another letter addressing that and posting it to me as technically they are off work now.

[CR001]

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[CR001]

Hi everyone,
Guys, another one and it's quite URGENT.
I am applying FLR-M 1-3rd of April and had a question regarding my payslip situation.
I get paid weekly every Friday and applying under Category A - so will show 7month payslips(30 weeks) + 7m bank statements.

I received an email from the Director of the company I work for where he stated tat we are going to be on "Furlough Leave" - Government 80% pay from this week onwards, however we will be paid normal basic pay this week included. Our head office is in the North and I am based in London, so I had to request documents to be generated and sent over to me so I can use originals.

To speed up the process our HR person have generated the last payslip which was supposed to be shown on payslip - 27th Friday of March , but this week on the payslip will be "paid' on the 24th (Tuesday) March. But Will appear as normal Friday on Bank statement. Will the Home Office find it confusing? Or due to what's happening will understand that its probably because businesses are shutting temporarily.

Can someone please let me know? As I doubt HR will be able to generate another letter addressing that and posting it to me as technically they are off work now.

No, you are overthinking.

[seagul]

To speed up the process our HR person have generated the last payslip which was supposed to be shown on payslip - 27th Friday of March , but this week on the payslip will be "paid' on the 24th (Tuesday) March. But Will appear as normal Friday on Bank statement. Will the Home Office find it confusing? Or due to what's happening will understand that its probably because businesses are shutting temporarily.

Even during normal days many organisations prepare & issue the payslips far earlier than the actual pay day.