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switching TIER 5 youth visa to a spouse visa

Only for UK Tier 5 (Temporary work) points system
Also includes the Youth Mobility Scheme Tier 5

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switching TIER 5 youth visa to a spouse visa

Post by laivi28 » Thu Sep 06, 2018 1:09 pm

I would like to get married to my girlfriend who lives in the UK , she currently does not meet the requirements for a fiance visa or spouse , I am 28 and a Canadian citizen , would I be able to get a Tier 5 visa working holiday visa , get married in the UK then when she can meet the requirements apply for the spouse visa from within the UK

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Re: switching TIER 5 youth visa to a spouse visa

Post by CR001 » Thu Sep 06, 2018 1:32 pm

Yes to all your questions.

Is your girlfriend a British citizen??
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Re: switching TIER 5 youth visa to a spouse visa

Post by laivi28 » Fri Sep 07, 2018 9:04 am

she is a British citizen and lives in UK , and she wants to continue living there but she doesn't meet the financial 18,600 a year requirement

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Re: switching TIER 5 youth visa to a spouse visa

Post by CR001 » Fri Sep 07, 2018 9:28 am

To switch within the UK you can use EITHER of your income or combine your income to meet the requirements.
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