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Artur111 · Post by **Artur111** » Mon Jul 25, 2016 3:44 pm

Hi everyone,

apologies if my question sounds stupid to you,
but shall my wife start completing the application for a Spouse visa using following link:
https://www.visa4uk.fco.gov.uk/home/welcome

We'll be applying from Russia, so does she need to start her registration using the link above? I assume VAF4 is available after registering the account.

Thank you.

Post by **Casa** » Mon Jul 25, 2016 4:02 pm

Follow this link through to 'apply'. It contains useful information:
https://www.gov.uk/join-family-in-uk/overview

member · Post by **member** » Mon Jul 25, 2016 4:04 pm

What is your immigration status in the UK?

Artur111 · Post by **Artur111** » Mon Jul 25, 2016 4:28 pm

Thank you Casa,

I followed your link and ended up on the same page

thank you for the link, as I wasn't sure where to start.

@member I was granted Permanent Residence card last year.

Wanderer · Post by **Wanderer** » Mon Jul 25, 2016 4:36 pm

Artur111 wrote:Thank you Casa,

I followed your link and ended up on the same page thank you for the link, as I wasn't sure where to start.

@member I was granted Permanent Residence card last year.

PRC? Or ILR?

Artur111 · Post by **Artur111** » Mon Jul 25, 2016 4:40 pm

PRC
I divorced in 2013, and retained my rights in 2014. PR in 2015.

Artur111 · Post by **Artur111** » Mon Jul 25, 2016 4:46 pm

Can I complete the entire application on behalf of my wife?

Thank you guys

Wanderer · Post by **Wanderer** » Mon Jul 25, 2016 4:48 pm

Artur111 wrote:PRC
I divorced in 2013, and retained my rights in 2014. PR in 2015.

In that case I'm not sure VAF4 applies, I think you are under EEA rules and just need to apply for the EEA Family Permit which is free.

Not my area though so wait for others...

Artur111 · Post by **Artur111** » Mon Jul 25, 2016 4:53 pm

Thank you Wanderer for your input.

Basically, I'm a Russian citizen (non-EU) and secured PRC.

As far as I know I cannot use European regulation to bring my wife (we married in 2014).
I believe I need to use UK Immigration laws as I'm (non-EU) settled person in the UK.
And my wife have to apply via UK immigration route to join me.

Correct if I'm wrong guys?

Wanderer · Post by **Wanderer** » Mon Jul 25, 2016 4:56 pm

Artur111 wrote:Thank you Wanderer for your input.

Basically, I'm a Russian citizen (non-EU) and secured PRC.

As far as I know I cannot use European regulation to bring my wife (we married in 2014).
I believe I need to use UK Immigration laws as I'm (non-EU) settled person in the UK.
And my wife have to apply via UK immigration route to join me.

Correct if I'm wrong guys?

But if you don't have ILR or BC you can't use UK rules AIUI....

Artur111 · Post by **Artur111** » Mon Jul 25, 2016 4:58 pm

But by obtaining PR I was also given settled status in the UK

Post by **CR001** » Mon Jul 25, 2016 4:59 pm

Wanderer wrote:
Artur111 wrote:Thank you Wanderer for your input.

Basically, I'm a Russian citizen (non-EU) and secured PRC.

As far as I know I cannot use European regulation to bring my wife (we married in 2014).
I believe I need to use UK Immigration laws as I'm (non-EU) settled person in the UK.
And my wife have to apply via UK immigration route to join me.

Correct if I'm wrong guys?
But if you don't have ILR or BC you can't use UK rules AIUI....

VAF4A - spouse settlement visa is correct if the OP has PR. He cannot sponsor a spouse on the EEA route.

Post by **Casa** » Mon Jul 25, 2016 5:03 pm

+1 In case of any further doubt, CR001 is correct.

Wanderer · Post by **Wanderer** » Mon Jul 25, 2016 5:08 pm

Wanderer wrote:
Artur111 wrote:Thank you Wanderer for your input.

Basically, I'm a Russian citizen (non-EU) and secured PRC.

As far as I know I cannot use European regulation to bring my wife (we married in 2014).
I believe I need to use UK Immigration laws as I'm (non-EU) settled person in the UK.
And my wife have to apply via UK immigration route to join me.

Correct if I'm wrong guys?
But if you don't have ILR or BC you can't use UK rules AIUI....

-1, -1, -1

.....for me then!

Bozhe moi!

Artur111 · Post by **Artur111** » Mon Jul 25, 2016 5:09 pm

Thank you CR001 and Casa for clarification

I've almost started doubting myself

Post by **CR001** » Mon Jul 25, 2016 5:11 pm

Wanderer wrote:-1, -1, -1

.....for me then!

Bozhe moi!

You need some more Ajax Wanderer

Artur111 · Post by **Artur111** » Mon Jul 25, 2016 5:13 pm

Bozhe Moi

Oh my God!

Spasibo everyone!

Post by **Casa** » Mon Jul 25, 2016 5:41 pm

Wanderer wrote:
Artur111 wrote:Bozhe Moi
Oh my God!

Spasibo everyone!
Vsyo idyot po planu.....

Only the Queen's English please!

Artur111 · Post by **Artur111** » Mon Jul 25, 2016 6:13 pm

Sure Casa, apologies.

So can I register an account and complete VAF4 on her behalf?

Post by **Casa** » Mon Jul 25, 2016 6:16 pm

Artur111 wrote:Sure Casa, apologies. That comment was intended for Wanderer.

So can I register an account and complete VAF4 on her behalf? Yes

Post by **CR001** » Mon Jul 25, 2016 7:35 pm

Casa wrote:
Artur111 wrote:Sure Casa, apologies. That comment was intended for Wanderer.

So can I register an account and complete VAF4 on her behalf? Yes

In addition to Casa confirmation on your second question, your spouse needs to sign the form, not you. You also cannot complete the section as her 'representative' as you are not a 'registered' or 'official' representative.

Artur111 · Post by **Artur111** » Mon Jul 25, 2016 10:40 pm

Thank you CR001,
I will complete the application and print it out.
I assume my wife will need to sign the hard copy physically not the soft copy online, won't she?

Post by **Casa** » Mon Jul 25, 2016 10:48 pm

Artur111 wrote:Thank you CR001,
I will complete the application and print it out.
I assume my wife will need to sign the hard copy physically not the soft copy online, won't she?

Yes she will.

Artur111 · Post by **Artur111** » Tue Jul 26, 2016 10:22 am

Morning everyone!

During registration it does ask "what visa type are you applying for?"
Should I go for:

SETTLEMENT -> SETTLEMENT -> WIFE?

There's no option like "spouse visa".

Thank you

Post by **CR001** » Tue Jul 26, 2016 10:29 am

Artur111 wrote: SETTLEMENT -> SETTLEMENT -> WIFE?

This is correct yes.

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