Tier 2 - Dependent visa for Fiancee/Wife

[AH80]

Hi,

I am an Indian national living in UK on a Tier 2 visa. I am getting married in November and intend to travel to UK with my wife in December.

Questions -
1. Is there a way my fiancee can apply for Tier 2 Dependent visa before we get married so that by December she has the Tier 2 Dependent visa issued?

2. If answer to 1 is "No", what's the best way out? Do we have to wait until we get married to apply for the Tier 2 visa with the photocopy of the marriage certificate? In that case how long does it usually take to get the visa issued?

3. Can she apply for a Tourist visa now and move to UK with me in December? Once in UK, can she apply for a Tier 2 Dependent visa here with the marriage certificate from India?

4. Anyone aware of any agency in India (Delhi/Kolkata) who might be able to expedite the process and help us?

Any guidance regarding the above would be highly appreciated.

Thanks a lot.

[geriatrix]

1. No, unless you have been living together with the person in question for at least 2 years.
2. Wait to be married. Photocopies are not accepted. The usual processing time.
3. Yes, if she is granted a tourist visa. No.
4. What will an agency do when an applicant does not meet the immigration requirements?

[AH80]

Thanks a lot for your responses.

A few additional questions -

"2. Wait to be married. Photocopies are not accepted. The usual processing time." - If photocopies are not accepted, do we have to submit the original marriage certificate for the visa?

From the processing time, it looks like the visa should arrive by 3 weeks. What are the docs one needs to furnish to apply for the Tier 2 spouse/dependent visa?

[geriatrix]

1. Yes.
2. Read the application form and policy guidance.