Consent for the Home Office to request verification checks

[bexgal01]

Hi everyone,

My wife is extending her spousal visa after 2.5 years. I am a British citizen and acting as a sponsor to my wife. I was wondering if a cover letter is needed from me in the application.

I look forward to your help. Thanks

[CR001]

No, a letter is not required.

[bexgal01]

No, a letter is not required.

Thank you. Much appreciated.

[AmazonianX]

No, a letter is not required.

Thank you. Much appreciated.

The cover letter is not a requirement, only comes into play when there is or are things to explain further or clarify to ensure CW has the full details or perspective the the answers on the form does not address fully.

[bexgal01]

No, a letter is not required.

Thank you. Much appreciated.

The cover letter is not a requirement, only comes into play when there is or are things to explain further or clarify to ensure CW has the full details or perspective the the answers on the form does not address fully.

Much appreciated.

[bexgal01]

Hi All,

I am a little confused about the "What is their annual income before tax for this £xxxxxx
employment in GBP (£)?" Finance section and I would appreciate it if anyone could clear this up.

My wife is extending her spousal visa in a month. I got the above question but I am not sure how to answer it. Would I include just my base salary and exclude my car allowance (as it is paid monthly as part of my salary) or I add it as part of my annual income?

I would appreciate an answer. Thanks

[AmazonianX]

Hi All,

I am a little confused about the "What is their annual income before tax for this £xxxxxx
employment in GBP (£)?" Finance section and I would appreciate it if anyone could clear this up.

My wife is extending her spousal visa in a month. I got the above question but I am not sure how to answer it. Would I include just my base salary and exclude my car allowance (as it is paid monthly as part of my salary) or I add it as part of my annual income?

I would appreciate an answer. Thanks

Your gross income I.e. before any deductions so do not remove the car allowance from it as received regularly with salary.

[bexgal01]

Hi All,

I am a little confused about the "What is their annual income before tax for this £xxxxxx
employment in GBP (£)?" Finance section and I would appreciate it if anyone could clear this up.

My wife is extending her spousal visa in a month. I got the above question but I am not sure how to answer it. Would I include just my base salary and exclude my car allowance (as it is paid monthly as part of my salary) or I add it as part of my annual income?

I would appreciate an answer. Thanks

Your gross income I.e. before any deductions so do not remove the car allowance from it as received regularly with salary.

Thank you.

[Ticktack]

Hi All,

I am a little confused about the "What is their annual income before tax for this £xxxxxx
employment in GBP (£)?" Finance section and I would appreciate it if anyone could clear this up.

My wife is extending her spousal visa in a month. I got the above question but I am not sure how to answer it. Would I include just my base salary and exclude my car allowance (as it is paid monthly as part of my salary) or I add it as part of my annual income?

I would appreciate an answer. Thanks

Your gross income I.e. before any deductions so do not remove the car allowance from it as received regularly with salary.

Hmm, the HR is also required to write a letter detailing what the annual income is for the applicant/sponsor.

What if the OP writes £43K and HR writes £38K (could happen!), I think that would be conflicting. I think OP should write what the annual income is, provided it exceeds £18,600.Officially, OP doesn't need a penny over this.
If OP needs the buffer to get to the promised land, then I might tend to agree with this line of action. But HR letter would also need to reflect this.

[AmazonianX]

Hi All,

I am a little confused about the "What is their annual income before tax for this £xxxxxx
employment in GBP (£)?" Finance section and I would appreciate it if anyone could clear this up.

My wife is extending her spousal visa in a month. I got the above question but I am not sure how to answer it. Would I include just my base salary and exclude my car allowance (as it is paid monthly as part of my salary) or I add it as part of my annual income?

I would appreciate an answer. Thanks

Your gross income I.e. before any deductions so do not remove the car allowance from it as received regularly with salary.

Hmm, the HR is also required to write a letter detailing what the annual income is for the applicant/sponsor.

What if the OP writes £43K and HR writes £38K (could happen!), I think that would be conflicting. I think OP should write what the annual income is, provided it exceeds £18,600.Officially, OP doesn't need a penny over this.
If OP needs the buffer to get to the promised land, then I might tend to agree with this line of action. But HR letter would also need to reflect this.

OP wrote:
(as it is paid monthly as part of my salary)

Which I take to mean captured in pay slips and reflects in account statements as part of remuneration as regular payment. If there is any clarification it goes as employer indicating certain amount is car allowance paid together.

Can OP clarify if the car allowance is itemised in payslip?

[Ticktack]

Hi All,

I am a little confused about the "What is their annual income before tax for this £xxxxxx
employment in GBP (£)?" Finance section and I would appreciate it if anyone could clear this up.

My wife is extending her spousal visa in a month. I got the above question but I am not sure how to answer it. Would I include just my base salary and exclude my car allowance (as it is paid monthly as part of my salary) or I add it as part of my annual income?

I would appreciate an answer. Thanks

Your gross income I.e. before any deductions so do not remove the car allowance from it as received regularly with salary.

Hmm, the HR is also required to write a letter detailing what the annual income is for the applicant/sponsor.

What if the OP writes £43K and HR writes £38K (could happen!), I think that would be conflicting. I think OP should write what the annual income is, provided it exceeds £18,600.Officially, OP doesn't need a penny over this.
If OP needs the buffer to get to the promised land, then I might tend to agree with this line of action. But HR letter would also need to reflect this.

OP wrote:
(as it is paid monthly as part of my salary)

Which I take to mean captured in pay slips and reflects in account statements as part of remuneration as regular payment. If there is any clarification it goes as employer indicating certain amount is car allowance paid together.

Can OP clarify if the car allowance is itemised in payslip?

Agreed, and I have no arguments with the details. However, allowances can be removed without prior notice, salaries are standard/fixed as letter of employment or increment details this.
Most HR in my opinion never add the allowances to the question "how much does James Bond earn?".

Maybe OP's company is different. Just erring on the path of caution.

[bexgal01]

Hi all,

I need your help with answering the question below as part of a spousal visa extension. My wife is extending her spousal visa after 2.5 years but I am stuck on the question: "Is your current entry clearance or leave to remain as the partner of one of the following?" I am a British citizen. Would the answer be Yes or No?

and the next question: Is this the first time you have applied for a partner route, or an extension, with your current partner (including as a fiancé(e) or proposed civil partner)? would it be yes or no?

I appreciate your response. Thanks

[AmazonianX]

Hi all,

I need your help with answering the question below as part of a spousal visa extension. My wife is extending her spousal visa after 2.5 years but I am stuck on the question: "Is your current entry clearance or leave to remain as the partner of one of the following?" I am a British citizen. Would the answer be Yes or No?

and the next question: Is this the first time you have applied for a partner route, or an extension, with your current partner (including as a fiancé(e) or proposed civil partner)? would it be yes or no?

I appreciate your response. Thanks

[bexgal01]

Hi all,

I need your help with answering the question below as part of a spousal visa extension. My wife is extending her spousal visa after 2.5 years but I am stuck on the question: "Is your current entry clearance or leave to remain as the partner of one of the following?" I am a British citizen. Would the answer be Yes or No?

and the next question: Is this the first time you have applied for a partner route, or an extension, with your current partner (including as a fiancé(e) or proposed civil partner)? would it be yes or no?

I appreciate your response. Thanks

Thank you! Good to seek a second opinion on some of these confusing questions.

[bexgal01]

Hi everyone, I hit a wall on the consent section of the spousal visa extension. My wife is the applicant and I am supporting her with the application. The question was asked and I was not sure which option to go for.

Consent for the Home Office to request verification checks for joint accounts or third-party support:

"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?"

My wife and I only have one utility bill (water bill) in joint names plus another on the council tax. We don't have a joint bank account. Would I choose "Yes" or "No", considering that we only have council and utility bills in joint names even though I pay for both? And once I download the files, which one(s) would I sign, which one(s) would I not sign? Thanks

[AmazonianX]

Hi everyone, I hit a wall on the consent section of the spousal visa extension. My wife is the applicant and I am supporting her with the application. The question was asked and I was not sure which option to go for.

Consent for the Home Office to request verification checks for joint accounts or third-party support:

"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?"

My wife and I only have one utility bill (water bill) in joint names plus another on the council tax. We don't have a joint bank account. Would I choose "Yes" or "No", considering that we only have council and utility bills in joint names even though I pay for both? And once I download the files, which one(s) would I sign, which one(s) would I not sign? Thanks

Applicant signs Part 1
You sign Part 2
Not Applicable Part 3

[bexgal01]

Hi everyone, I hit a wall on the consent section of the spousal visa extension. My wife is the applicant and I am supporting her with the application. The question was asked and I was not sure which option to go for.

Consent for the Home Office to request verification checks for joint accounts or third-party support:

"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?"

My wife and I only have one utility bill (water bill) in joint names plus another on the council tax. We don't have a joint bank account. Would I choose "Yes" or "No", considering that we only have council and utility bills in joint names even though I pay for both? And once I download the files, which one(s) would I sign, which one(s) would I not sign? Thanks

Applicant signs Part 1
You sign Part 2
Not Applicable Part 3

Thanks for the update. I was just wondering why part 3 won't be applicable in this case. The footnote stated that "if the account is a joint account, all owners should sign." Since we both have a joint names for utility bill + council tax, would we not need to sign this? Thanks

[AmazonianX]

Part 3 is for when you require 3rd party sponsorship or input to meet the requirements; your partner is not a 3rd party hence why it is Parts 1 and 2 to be signed and 3 Not Applicable.