Switching to spousal visa before Tier 2 expires

[mangomm]

Hi everyone,

I wonder if anyone could clarify the timeline needed with regards to getting married and switching from a Tier 2 (sponsored) work visa to a spousal visa.

I have read that one cannot apply for a spousal visa if their current visa, in my case Tier 2 work, is going to expire in 6 months or fewer. Is that accurate?

I have spoken to a lawyer that says this is not the case, and one can get married and apply for a spousal visa anytime before their current visa expires.

To explain more anecdotally, my current Tier 2 work visa expires in May 2018. My partner and I plan to get married in January 2018, and apply for the spousal visa shortly thereafter. Will our application be accepted even if we are getting married less than 6 months before my Tier 2 via expires? Or, will it be rejected?

Thanks for any light you can shed!!

[CR001]

I have read that one cannot apply for a spousal visa if their current visa, in my case Tier 2 work, is going to expire in 6 months or fewer. Is that accurate?

Rubbish. Don't believe everything you 'hear' and unless you can provide an official link, it is nonsense.

I have spoken to a lawyer that says this is not the case, and one can get married and apply for a spousal visa anytime before their current visa expires.

Eureka!! Finally a solicitor that tells the truth!!0

To explain more anecdotally, my current Tier 2 work visa expires in May 2018. My partner and I plan to get married in January 2018, and apply for the spousal visa shortly thereafter. Will our application be accepted even if we are getting married less than 6 months before my Tier 2 via expires? Or, will it be rejected?

No issue, you are over thinking.

[mangomm]

Wonderful, thanks so much for your quick response and reassurance!