Few questions regarding spouse settlement visa extension

[DrJPB]

Hi,

I entered UK on a Spouse Settlement Visa on 12/2021. Now that I have almost completed 2.5 years, it's time to extend it.

Got few question if someone can answer;

• When I applied first time, I submitted an inspection report for the house where my spouse was living (in UK), now that I am living with my spouse & 2 kids (same house), do I have to resubmit a new inspection report stating that the house have enough rooms to accommodate me & the family? I will be submitting bills and other proof of addresses, some joint as well.

• I am confused whether I have to pay IHS again when extending my Settlement Visa.
  I paid IHS (USD 2,746.44), don't know why it was in $, but that the exact amount.

• First time I used A1 English test, now I booked myself B1 for the extension, so to use it for my ILR once I complete 5 years in UK, will that be okay?

Thanks in advance.

Regards.

[AmazonianX]

Hi,

I entered UK on a Spouse Settlement Visa on 12/2021. Now that I have almost completed 2.5 years, it's time to extend it.

Got few question if someone can answer;

• When I applied first time, I submitted an inspection report for the house where my spouse was living (in UK), now that I am living with my spouse & 2 kids (same house), do I have to resubmit a new inspection report no, not required stating that the house have enough rooms to accommodate me & the family? I will be submitting bills and other proof of addresses, some joint as well.

• I am confused whether I have to pay IHS again when extending my Settlement Visa.
  I paid IHS (USD 2,746.44), don't know why it was in $, but that the exact amount.

Yes, you will pay IHS for extension at current

• First time I used A1 English test, now I booked myself B1 for the extension, so to use it for my ILR once I complete 5 years in UK, will that be okay?

Yes, B1 will be ok

Thanks in advance.

Regards.

[DrJPB]

Thank you AmazonianX for going through the questions and answering it promptly.
Indeed this helped me a lot.

[AmazonianX]

Thank you AmazonianX for going through the questions and answering it promptly.
Indeed this helped me a lot.

Any other questions or clarifications you have do as them here.

[DrJPB]

That's very kind of you, thank you.

In fact i do have few more questions regarding my employment letter, please if this can be answered:

I was going to write HR for following points for my employment letter, please could this be confirmed, before I submit my request to my employer?

Start Date of employment
Job Title
Annual Salary before tax or deductions

And I have asked them to provide recent P60 + 6 months Payslips.

Thank you.

[AmazonianX]

That's very kind of you, thank you.

In fact i do have few more questions regarding my employment letter, please if this can be answered:

I was going to write HR for following points for my employment letter, please could this be confirmed, before I submit my request to my employer?

Start Date of employment
Job Title
Annual Salary before tax or deductions

And I have asked them to provide recent P60 + 6 months Payslips.

Thank you.

Below is what the HO wants written in the letter:
The employer’s letter should confirm:

- you or your family member are employed there
- the job title or position you or your family member hold
- how long you or your family member have worked there
- the type of contract (for example, permanent, fixed term)
- what you or your family member earn before tax and National Insurance
- how long you or your family member have been paid your current salary
- the payslips are genuine

Read further below

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

[DrJPB]

@AmazonianX, thank you for your detailed reply, I really appreciate your kind help.