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Re: Spouse visa

Post by CR001 » Tue Jun 26, 2018 7:30 pm

You need an employer letter.

You will need to submit evidence of subsisting relationship and wedding etc including photos of both of you together.
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Re: Spouse visa

Post by rashismart2000 » Tue Jun 26, 2018 7:36 pm

For a subsisting relationship will it not be enough to show screen shots on watsapp?It means I have to go there for wedding ceremony for photo session and then apply for spouse visa? If this is the case, how long will it take processing visa application? How much fee is ?
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Re: Spouse visa

Post by CR001 » Tue Jun 26, 2018 7:40 pm

Fee is about £1523 for a standard application. All detailed in link below.

https://www.gov.uk/uk-family-visa

As I said, there is no quick way to do it. You need to follow the rules and the mandatory documentary requirements.
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Re: Spouse visa

Post by rashismart2000 » Tue Jun 26, 2018 8:07 pm

Quick question for my cousin.

He is British citizen and want to bring his fiance from Pakistan. Any relevant information please?
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Re: Spouse visa

Post by CR001 » Tue Jun 26, 2018 8:11 pm

Same information applies except it would be a fiance visa if they are not already married to each other or anyone else.

Please do not confuse your topic by asking for others. Suggest your cousin register on the forum and ask his own questions.
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Re: Spouse visa

Post by rashismart2000 » Tue Jun 26, 2018 8:13 pm

I would advise him to do the same if he was capable doing himself
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Re: Spouse visa

Post by CR001 » Tue Jun 26, 2018 8:33 pm

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I would advise him to do the same if he was capable doing himself
Well if he is not capable, then please start a new topic titled appropriately and start a post with 'I am asking on behalf of my cousin...'.
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Post by rashismart2000 » Tue Jun 26, 2018 8:35 pm

I am asking behalf of my cousin who is British citizen and working full time. He wanted to bring his fiance to UK. Any relevant information where to start will be much apprciated!

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Re: Spouse visa

Post by CR001 » Tue Jun 26, 2018 8:38 pm

You should know as you started a new topic today!! Clue : 'New Topic' button top left of main sub forum page :idea:
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Re: Spouse visa

Post by rashismart2000 » Wed Jun 27, 2018 3:56 pm

Does my wife need to pass A1 test when applying from Pakistan or can she do this when she will extend her visa? At what stage she needs to get TB certificate? I am confused when it says that sponsor ( in this case me) can send supporting documents along with application, can I do this seperately?
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Re: Spouse visa

Post by rashismart2000 » Wed Jun 27, 2018 3:59 pm

also, I have daughter who is British citizen and living with me most of the time. Do I still need to meet £18600 without additional income for my daughter?
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Re: Spouse visa

Post by CR001 » Wed Jun 27, 2018 4:01 pm

For a spouse visa, you need to earn and show evidence of earning £18,600pa for a minimum of 6 months. No additional income as British children are excluded from the financial calculation.
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Re: Spouse visa

Post by rashismart2000 » Wed Jun 27, 2018 4:16 pm

Does my wife need to pass A1 test when applying from Pakistan or can she do this when she will extend her visa? At what stage she needs to get TB certificate? I am confused when it says that sponsor ( in this case me) can send supporting documents along with application, can I do this seperately
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Re: Spouse visa

Post by CR001 » Wed Jun 27, 2018 4:23 pm

A1 English test needed for spouse visa from outside the UK. A2 English test needed when extending within the UK after the first 2.5 years.

TB required for application outside the UK.

You need to follow the process stated for Pakistan, which is likely that supporting documents get sent to Sheffield. Some centres I understand scan the supporting documents, but am not sure if it is Pakistan or India.
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Re: Spouse visa

Post by rashismart2000 » Wed Jun 27, 2018 4:35 pm

Yes Sheffield for Pakistan. Do I need to send my docs such as passport or tenancy agreement etc to Shefield assuming need to quote a unique reference number? And my wife has to sent some from Pakistan?
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Re: Spouse visa

Post by CR001 » Wed Jun 27, 2018 4:39 pm

You will need to follow the instructions of the online application process which will tell you what to send where.

You do not have to send your original passport, photocopies are fine.

You must prove you can adequately accommodate your spouse and that the property is not overcrowded.

Please do read the 3 links I have provided of members experience of spouse visa from Pakistan.
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Re: Spouse visa

Post by rashismart2000 » Thu Jun 28, 2018 8:04 am

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Re: Spouse visa

Post by rashismart2000 » Fri Jun 29, 2018 2:22 pm

Can any one help to show how to download messages or itemized bill from Watsapp?
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Re: Spouse visa

Post by CR001 » Fri Jun 29, 2018 2:23 pm

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Can any one help to show how to download messages or itemized bill from Watsapp?
You need screen shots. Anything you download into an excel or word document can be edited and likely won't be accepted.
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Re: Spouse visa

Post by rashismart2000 » Fri Jun 29, 2018 6:35 pm

Is this possible to make priority visa service for spouse visa from Pakistan? How much it will cost? And how ling will it take?
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Re: Spouse visa

Post by rashismart2000 » Sun Jul 01, 2018 2:06 pm

I am living in one bedroom flat having living room too. Can I count living room as bed room when I answering this question in APPENDIX 2 form, '2.5 How many bedrooms are there in the property.'

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Re: Spouse visa

Post by rashismart2000 » Sun Jul 01, 2018 2:20 pm

I am working for my current employment since 10 Feburary 2018. Before This, I was working for another company since 2008 and I was made redundant on 9Feburary 2018. What Should I say in below question

3.3 From the list below, please indicate the main method of meeting the financial requirement.

Category A or B?

Furthermore, Do I have to answer below question with my previous employment details prior to February 2018?

3.13 Has your sponsor had other salaried employment, in the UK, in the 12 months prior to the date of application?
(Category B)

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Re: Spouse visa

Post by rashismart2000 » Sun Jul 08, 2018 8:15 pm

Hi All,

Can some one reply to questions above please?

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Re: Spouse visa

Post by Davit » Sun Jul 08, 2018 8:47 pm

rashismart2000 wrote:
Sun Jul 01, 2018 2:20 pm
I am working for my current employment since 10 Feburary 2018. Before This, I was working for another company since 2008 and I was made redundant on 9Feburary 2018. What Should I say in below question

3.3 From the list below, please indicate the main method of meeting the financial requirement.

Category A or B?
CAT B

Furthermore, Do I have to answer below question with my previous employment details prior to February 2018?

3.13 Has your sponsor had other salaried employment, in the UK, in the 12 months prior to the date of application?
(Category B)
YES
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Re: Spouse visa

Post by rashismart2000 » Thu Jul 12, 2018 11:30 am

Hi All,

Can A1 test be taken before wedding or Nikah?

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