Premium Centre Appointment - Docs Check

[FXR_1340]

Hi,

Now we have word of when my partners documents can be collected from the visa centre in Elizabeth New Jersey following the issue of her Fiance Visa, we can start to put a timeline in place and at least have something to look forward to and work toward.

Our plan is

1. Attend the Visa Centre in Elizabeth NJ on Nov 1 and collect documents

2. Scan and email copies of the relevant papers and I can submit to the Registry Office (they are happy to accept copies until the originals are available on my partners arrival in UK - Nov 30)

3. Wedding Day, Dec 9

4. Gather up the docs presented (plus Marriage Certificate issued on the day of our ceremony) for the Fiance
Visa and update where necessary ie most recent 6 months pay statements, bank statements

5. Attend Glasgow office for On the Day Premium Service

The question is, when am I allowed to request an appointment with the Premium Centre? Can I do this now? Or must I wait till after the marriage ceremony? Can I select the date of attendance or is the date allocated? When is the fees for the Appointment Centre paid? At the time of booking?

I hope I am now beginning to see light at the end of this very dark tunnel.

Thanks for your continuing help........

[Casa]

Hi,

Now we have word of when my partners documents can be collected from the visa centre in Elizabeth New Jersey following the issue of her Fiance Visa, we can start to put a timeline in place and at least have something to look forward to and work toward.

Our plan is

1. Attend the Visa Centre in Elizabeth NJ on Nov 1 and collect documents

2. Scan and email copies of the relevant papers and I can submit to the Registry Office (they are happy to accept copies until the originals are available on my partners arrival in UK - Nov 30)

3. Wedding Day, Dec 9

4. Gather up the docs presented (plus Marriage Certificate issued on the day of our ceremony) for the Fiance
Visa and update where necessary ie most recent 6 months pay statements, bank statements

5. Attend Glasgow office for On the Day Premium Service

The question is, when am I allowed to request an appointment with the Premium Centre? Can I do this now? Or must I wait till after the marriage ceremony? Can I select the date of attendance or is the date allocated? When is the fees for the Appointment Centre paid? At the time of booking?

I hope I am now beginning to see light at the end of this very dark tunnel.

Thanks for your continuing help........

Premium appointment slots are only released onto the system 42 days in advance.

You select the date and time according to availability.

Fees + the IHS surcharge are paid online before the appointment.

Do bear in mind that your fiance won't be entitled to use the NHS until the FLR(M) visa has been granted and it would be wise to take out private medical insurance to cover the period of residence until then.

[FXR_1340]

Hi,

Now we have word of when my partners documents can be collected from the visa centre in Elizabeth New Jersey following the issue of her Fiance Visa, we can start to put a timeline in place and at least have something to look forward to and work toward.

Our plan is

1. Attend the Visa Centre in Elizabeth NJ on Nov 1 and collect documents

2. Scan and email copies of the relevant papers and I can submit to the Registry Office (they are happy to accept copies until the originals are available on my partners arrival in UK - Nov 30)

3. Wedding Day, Dec 9

4. Gather up the docs presented (plus Marriage Certificate issued on the day of our ceremony) for the Fiance
Visa and update where necessary ie most recent 6 months pay statements, bank statements

5. Attend Glasgow office for On the Day Premium Service

The question is, when am I allowed to request an appointment with the Premium Centre? Can I do this now? Or must I wait till after the marriage ceremony? Can I select the date of attendance or is the date allocated? When is the fees for the Appointment Centre paid? At the time of booking?

I hope I am now beginning to see light at the end of this very dark tunnel.

Thanks for your continuing help........

Premium appointment slots are only released onto the system 42 days in advance.

You select the date and time according to availability.

Fees + the IHS surcharge are paid online before the appointment.

Do bear in mind that your fiance won't be entitled to use the NHS until the FLR(M) visa has been granted and it would be wise to take out private medical insurance to cover the period of residence until then.

Casa, Thank you for your response and for the guidance. Particularly the bit about health insurance. Great advice and a timely reminder. Thank you.

The 42 day rule means the earliest we can apply is 28 October for a Dec 9 wedding. and hopefully an appointment within a few days (Dec 11?) of the ceremony?

With regards Fees, is the payment made at the point of booking the appointment or, for example, 2 days before attending the appointment? The money os sitting in an account waiting to be paid however I just need to know when it can be paid (better sitting in my partners account and doing something)

Thanks for your continuing guidance and assistance.

[CR001]

With regards Fees, is the payment made at the point of booking the appointment or, for example, 2 days before attending the appointment? The money os sitting in an account waiting to be paid however I just need to know when it can be paid (better sitting in my partners account and doing something)

You pay the fees (visa and IHS) online when you make the actual appointment booking for the in person visa application. If you don't pay, you don't get an appointment.

[FXR_1340]

With regards Fees, is the payment made at the point of booking the appointment or, for example, 2 days before attending the appointment? The money os sitting in an account waiting to be paid however I just need to know when it can be paid (better sitting in my partners account and doing something)

You pay the fees (visa and IHS) online when you make the actual appointment booking for the in person visa application. If you don't pay, you don't get an appointment.

No pay...no appointment....seems reasonable

We will wait till 28-30 October and get the appointment made.

Thank you CR001

[FXR_1340]

Our wedding is now booked for next Saturday.

We intend to book a Premium Service Centre (PSC) in Glasgow and get the FLR(M) done that day.

We are unclear of how the paperwork is submitted.

We have started an online application which (as far as I can ascertain) once completed is printed and taken to the PSC. We have completed up to the "Date of Marriage". Cant go any further as that date of marriage is after todays date.

Is completing the online form the only way to get a PSC appointment?

Can we not just complete a paper copy of FLR(M), then go online to make the payment (inc On The Day fee and IHS) and then schedule an appointment? Or can it only be done by us completing the form online then printing it? If it is possible to complete a paper copy etc, should I delete the live online form we are trying to complete at the moment? If so, how is this done?

I assume the method will be, make the payment then select a PSC venue. In the event of a date at the Glasgow centre being unavailable, is it possible to then "fish" around other centres to see where a quicker date is available?

Grateful for your help.

This is so stressful...........

[CR001]

Our wedding is now booked for next Saturday. Wonderful, so exciting

We intend to book a Premium Service Centre (PSC) in Glasgow and get the FLR(M) done that day. Unlikely you will get an appointment for the same day as most premium centres are already fully booked for December.

We are unclear of how the paperwork is submitted. You submit it on the day at your appointment.

We have started an online application which (as far as I can ascertain) once completed is printed and taken to the PSC. We have completed up to the "Date of Marriage". Cant go any further as that date of marriage is after todays date.

Is completing the online form the only way to get a PSC appointment? No. You can book just the appointment and complete a paper form of FLR(M).

Can we not just complete a paper copy of FLR(M), then go online to make the payment (inc On The Day fee and IHS) and then schedule an appointment? Yes you can.

Or can it only be done by us completing the form online then printing it? No

If it is possible to complete a paper copy etc, should I delete the live online form we are trying to complete at the moment? If so, how is this done? Yes. Not sure. Maybe don't complete as it will expire.

I assume the method will be, make the payment then select a PSC venue. The appointment booking process will tell you what to do yes.

In the event of a date at the Glasgow centre being unavailable, is it possible to then "fish" around other centres to see where a quicker date is available? Yes.

Grateful for your help.

This is so stressful...........

[FXR_1340]

Our wedding is now booked for next Saturday. Wonderful, so exciting

We intend to book a Premium Service Centre (PSC) in Glasgow and get the FLR(M) done that day. Unlikely you will get an appointment for the same day as most premium centres are already fully booked for December.

We are unclear of how the paperwork is submitted. You submit it on the day at your appointment.

We have started an online application which (as far as I can ascertain) once completed is printed and taken to the PSC. We have completed up to the "Date of Marriage". Cant go any further as that date of marriage is after todays date.

Is completing the online form the only way to get a PSC appointment? No. You can book just the appointment and complete a paper form of FLR(M).

Can we not just complete a paper copy of FLR(M), then go online to make the payment (inc On The Day fee and IHS) and then schedule an appointment? Yes you can.

Or can it only be done by us completing the form online then printing it? No

If it is possible to complete a paper copy etc, should I delete the live online form we are trying to complete at the moment? If so, how is this done? Yes. Not sure. Maybe don't complete as it will expire.

I assume the method will be, make the payment then select a PSC venue. The appointment booking process will tell you what to do yes.

In the event of a date at the Glasgow centre being unavailable, is it possible to then "fish" around other centres to see where a quicker date is available? Yes.

Grateful for your help.

This is so stressful...........

Once again we thank you for your guidance.

[FXR_1340]

Have now paid the fees and have a Premium Service Centre appointmet set for Jan 12 2018, which was the earliest date available.

In hindsight we should have booked an appointment before the marriage ceremony. It looks like this is perfectly possible as the date of marriage is not asked for. Thats rather annoying as we wanted this process tied up ASAP. Hey ho......

Now its about pulliing the required docs together along with the FLR(M) form. Check and double check and attend on Jan 12.

[FXR_1340]

My new US wife and I have a Premium Centre appointment soon and we are looking over our docs.

I guess we are looking for a degree of reassurance and comfort. Anyway, here is the list.

Grateful for any advice regarding more docs or maybe cut one or two.

Completed FLR(M) Form (issue 4/17)

Passport x 2 Applicant & Sponsor
Birth Cert x 2 Applicant & Sponsor

Marriage Cert x 1

Utilities Bill x 6 Sponsor
Bank Statements x 6 Months - Sponsor
Pay Statements x 6 Months - Sponsor
Pension Statement x 1 - Sponsor
Mortgage Statement x 1 - Sponsor

US Bank Statement received at UK Address – Applicant

Letter from Employer x 1 - Sponsor

Pics signed on the back x 2 - Applicant
Pic signed on the back x 1 - Sponsor

In-person appointment confirmation x 1

In-person appointment fee payment confirmation x 1

IHS payment confirmation x 1


A few Wedding Pics

A few WhatsApp Phone Records

A few Text Messages since arrival in UK

A few Phone Call Records since arrival in UK


Thats about all we can think of.

Anything to add?

[CR001]

My new US wife and I have a Premium Centre appointment soon and we are looking over our docs.

I guess we are looking for a degree of reassurance and comfort. Anyway, here is the list.

Grateful for any advice regarding more docs or maybe cut one or two.

Completed FLR(M) Form (issue 4/17)

Passport x 2 Applicant & Sponsor
Birth Cert x 2 Applicant & Sponsor Not required.

Marriage Cert x 1

Utilities Bill x 6 Sponsor
Bank Statements x 6 Months - Sponsor
Pay Statements x 6 Months - Sponsor
Pension Statement x 1 - Sponsor
Mortgage Statement x 1 - Sponsor

US Bank Statement received at UK Address – Applicant

Letter from Employer x 1 - Sponsor

Pics signed on the back x 2 - Applicant
Pic signed on the back x 1 - Sponsor

In-person appointment confirmation x 1

In-person appointment fee payment confirmation x 1

IHS payment confirmation x 1


A few Wedding Pics Not required.

A few WhatsApp Phone Records Not required.

A few Text Messages since arrival in UK Not required.

A few Phone Call Records since arrival in UK Not required.


Thats about all we can think of.

Anything to add?

[FXR_1340]

My new US wife and I have a Premium Centre appointment soon and we are looking over our docs.

I guess we are looking for a degree of reassurance and comfort. Anyway, here is the list.

Grateful for any advice regarding more docs or maybe cut one or two.

Completed FLR(M) Form (issue 4/17)

Passport x 2 Applicant & Sponsor
Birth Cert x 2 Applicant & Sponsor Not required.

Marriage Cert x 1

Utilities Bill x 6 Sponsor
Bank Statements x 6 Months - Sponsor
Pay Statements x 6 Months - Sponsor
Pension Statement x 1 - Sponsor
Mortgage Statement x 1 - Sponsor

US Bank Statement received at UK Address – Applicant

Letter from Employer x 1 - Sponsor

Pics signed on the back x 2 - Applicant
Pic signed on the back x 1 - Sponsor

In-person appointment confirmation x 1

In-person appointment fee payment confirmation x 1

IHS payment confirmation x 1


A few Wedding Pics Not required.

A few WhatsApp Phone Records Not required.

A few Text Messages since arrival in UK Not required.

A few Phone Call Records since arrival in UK Not required.


Thats about all we can think of.

Anything to add?

Thank you for your super quick reply. We will remove the "not required" items from our submission pack. We guess the rest of the docs will suffice and there is no need to include anything further?

Thanks again.

Compliments of the Season to you and yours.

[CR001]

Yes, the rest should be fine.

Festive greetings to you too.