ZarinaLOK wrote:Hi, I am applying for fiance visa and I am getting paranoid because of my previous visa refusal about whether I got everything right. Please, any advice would be deeply appreciated.
I used to study in the UK when I met my partner (UK citizen), we got engaged this summer. I was supposed to start studies in the UK this September, but because of my stupid negligance I misunderstood one statement regarding translation of docs and didn't gain 10points on 4tier, and it was 2 weeks before my course so too late to reapply.
Since I am already engaged to UK citizen (this is clearly stated in my prev applications) I decided to apply for fiance visa.
How exactly do they assess our finances? As I understand, unlike in 4 tier there is no set rules? We both submit our payslips, savings, statements etc. But what is their rule of thumb?
It says, we need to prove that we intend to get married within 6 months. How do we prove that? Is it enough to simply state it in cover letter? Also, how exactly can we reassure them that we intend to live together? And, if we haven't been married before to anyone, do we need to go to council and get some document saying we have no past marriages???
Also, it says they require evidence for finances etc. for whole period of relationship. I am in this relationship for over a year, but is it ok to submit bank statements for last 6 months only?
Also, what else you guys recommend to submit? I mean, shall I print out our phonelog, skype, holiday photos? Any type of advice would be greeaaatttly welcomed. The whole visa process seems to be very open-ended...they don't precisely say what they want.
Thanks
I just received my approved fiance visa for the UK yesterday. Here is the list of documents I sent (this is actually the index sheet I attached to the front of our documentation. Hope this helps!
Index of Supporting Documents
1. VAF4A Application
Signed copy of completed (online) application with passport photos and current passport
Biometrics Receipt
Copy of passport photos
Copy of planned travel itinerary for applicant to UK
Cancelled passports with travel details
2. Declaration Letter from Applicant
3. Declaration Letter from Sponsor
4. Identification Documents – Applicant
Applicant Birth Certificate (original + certified copy)
Applicant Drivers License (certified copy)
5. Identification Documents – Sponsor
Sponsor Birth Certificate (original + copy)
Sponsor Drivers License (certified copy)
Sponsor Army Certificate of Service (copy)
Sponsor’s current and cancelled passport with travel details (certified copy)
6. Registered Intent to Marry
Notice of Marriage Intent (original)
Final Divorce Decrees for both Applicant and Sponsor (original + certified copy)
7. Evidence of Relationship
Photos, emails, written correspondence, phone records, travel records (originals + copies)
8. Accommodation Details
Third Party Accommodation Support sponsor letter from father-in-law
Land registry title, memorandum of sale, and housing dimensions (originals + copies)
9. Financial Information – Sponsor
Financial summary + current balance
Monthly bank statements from current account x 6 months (certified bank copies)
Current savings account statement (certified bank copy)
Current credit card statements x 6 months (copies)
ISA statements (originals)
COLT UK Pension Plan Summary
Tax returns x 6 years (copies)
10. Employment Information – Sponsor
Employment Summary and current CV
Current employment contract(s) and notice of recent promotion (originals)
Work rotations showing increase in hours (copies)
Pay slips (from start of employment in July to present) + previous pay slips showing work over last several years
Various employment related training course certificates (copies)
11. Financial Information – Applicant
Financial summary + current balance
Monthly bank statements from current account x 6 months (certified bank copies)
Tax returns x 3 years (copies)
12. Employment Information – Applicant
Employment Summary and current CV
200 Hour Yoga Teacher Certification (copy)
Former pay slips + job descriptions for future UK based jobs (copies)
