Spouse visa - Accomodation living with parents

[Divu]

Perfect! Thank You!

Just got stuck with one more thing on the application document checklist. I understand you mentioned that
“There is no requirement to prove cohabitation if switching to FLR(M) after a recent marriage to a British citizen.”

However, in the following Application form: Page 63 of 79
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.u ... -07-18.pdf

The text goes along the lines of:

“If your application is as the partner of a settled person or person who is in the UK with refugee leave or humanitarian protection”

Which I assume I am?

It says:

Six items of correspondence addressed to you and your partner at the same address as evidence that you have been living together since your last grant of leave in this category, or from the date you first started living together up to a maximum of two years. See Note 11.

Does this apply to my case? In which case, I might not be able to provide all the 6 correspondences and might need to give them an explanation

Sorry to be a pain! Just a bit confused.

[CR001]

Wit is relevant to flr m extensions.

The same form is used for all applications/circumstances.

[Divu]

Apologies! Not really familiar with the acronyms. What is "Wit" please?

[CR001]

Apologies! Not really familiar with the acronyms. What is "Wit" please?

Meant 'It' not 'Wit'.

Two years cohabitation evidence is required for the second FLR(M) extension and not for a switch to FLR(M) if recently married.

[Divu]

Thank you for your response!

I was just making a little document checklist for myself.

My status: I am switching from Tier 2 to Spouse, showing my own salary for funds maintenance and showing my in-laws house for accommodation. If there is anything that is glaringly missing, please let me know! It would be super helpful!!

1. My passport and Biometrics Residence Permit
2. My police registration certificate - Not sure if this is needed!
3. Category A - Showing my own salary for financial requirements. Earnings are well above £18,600

- Payslips covering: (i) a period of 6 months prior to the date of application
- A letter from the employer
- Personal bank statements corresponding to the same period(s) as the payslips
P60
- evidence that the company is not a type specified in paragraph 9(a). Not sure about this!!!I think my company is a limited company!
“Where the person is either a director or employee (or both) of a limited company based in the UK, evidence that the company is not a type specified in paragraph 9(a). This can include the latest Annual Return filed at Companies House. ” Page 36 of https://assets.publishing.service.gov.u ... _Final.pdf

4. I studied my masters in UK university so showing the original certificate or original transcript.
5. My husband’s passport
6. My civil marriage certificate - got married here
7. Accommodation proof - copy of the property deed of my in-law’s house and a letter from them.
8. Immigration Health Surcharge reference number
9. Photo of me and my husband

Thanks a ton!!!

[CR001]

2. My police registration certificate - Not sure if this is needed!

- evidence that the company is not a type specified in paragraph 9(a). Not sure about this!!!I think my company is a limited company!
“Where the person is either a director or employee (or both) of a limited company based in the UK, evidence that the company is not a type specified in paragraph 9(a). This can include the latest Annual Return filed at Companies House. ” Page 36 of https://assets.publishing.service.gov.u ... _Final.pdf

Neither of these required. If you are PAYE employed, then the bit quote above does NOT apply to you.

[Divu]

Ah CR001! You are a saviour! Thanks a lot.

I just have a few more questions. It doesn't really help to have all the categories using the same application. I am breaking my head.

(I am so sorry! I promise I will definitely stop with my questions at some point. At the moment, literally, I have nowhere else to go for these questions. I would really appreciate your help! )

1. Is it better if I supply them with a couple of engagement and wedding photographs?

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2. All my correspondence under my name goes to my parent's house which I don’t live anymore and I don’t have any important correspondence going to my fiancé’s house(except for Amazon, eBay etc). I hope this won't cause any issues?

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3. Should I provide any of these evidence for my husband to show the residency? See below:

Page 63 of 79 https://tinyurl.com/yamtffrt

“ Note 10 If you are applying as the partner of a person present and settled in the UK or person who is in the UK with refugee leave or humanitarian protection and your partner is a British citizen without a passport, you must provide his/her full birth certificate (showing the parents’ names), accompanied by at least one other formal document as evidence of ordinary residence in the UK for the last three years. Anyone born in the UK on or after 1 January 1983 will only be a British citizen by birth if a parent is a British citizen or settled in the UK at the time of birth. In that case, we will need evidence of the nationality or immigration status of your partner’s parents at the time of birth for us to be satisfied that he or she is a British citizen. “

“The following are examples of formal documents that may be provided as evidence of ordinary residence for the last three years: notice of income tax coding, driving licence, building society savings books /bank statements, National Insurance or National Health Service registration issued by the Department for Work and Pensions or a local health authority”

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4. I just wanted to see in the guidance on why I wouldn’t need to show any correspondence evidence. Is it due to the following? Sorry just trying to completely understand the process.

If your application is as the partner of a settled person or person who is in the UK with refugee leave or humanitarian protection Six items of correspondence addressed to you and your partner at the same address as evidence that you have been living together since your last grant of leave in this category, or from the date you first started living together up to a maximum of two years. See Note 11.

since your last grant of leave in this category, - So that's why it doesn’t apply to me because I am applying for the first time in this category??

or from the date, you first started living together up to a maximum of two years - That is for Civil partnership application I assume ??

I am basing on this information that this is why it doesn't apply to me. But please let me know if I am wrong!

[CR001]

You don't need 2 years evidence of cohabitation.

If you only married recently and now switching to FLR(M), it is also not required. Suggest change your bank statements to your current address and drivers licence if relevant (£1000 fine if you don't do this by the way) so that you have something.

[Divu]

Wow!! Who knew about this driving license fine!! Thank a lot for informing me. I am going to change my address details, so nothing confuses them.

- Do you think I should still provide more detailed evidence of the relationship besides the marriage certificate? I read a few instances where visas were rejected as they found lack of relationship proof.

- Also, I read about people missing Appendix 2 documents and getting their visas rejected! Ghosh, I am super nervous I am going to make mistake and leave something behind. What are these Appendix documents? Not sure if it's even relevant for me! A quick clarification will help!

- Also, I haven’t changed my name since my marriage. I hope that shouldn't be an issue.

THANKS A TON AGAIN!!!

[CR001]

- Do you think I should still provide more detailed evidence of the relationship besides the marriage certificate? I read a few instances where visas were rejected as they found lack of relationship proof.

You can if you wish to, evidence of cohabitation would suffice though.

- Also, I read about people missing Appendix 2 documents and getting their visas rejected! Ghosh, I am super nervous I am going to make mistake and leave something behind. What are these Appendix documents? Not sure if it's even relevant for me! A quick clarification will help!

Appendix 2 is NOT relevant to FLR(M) switch within the UK. Appendix 2 is relevant to applications OUTSIDE the UK.

- Also, I haven’t changed my name since my marriage. I hope that shouldn't be an issue.

No issue. No legal requirement to change your name after marriage.

[Divu]

Ah Thanks, CR001.. I wish I could buy you some cake for all the guidance you have been providing so far!

I am purely worried only because my husband is not working at the moment and I have been living in 2 different addresses. Not sure if I should still mention his past employment.

Hopefully, I can provide the right documentation, that doesn’t confuse them unnecessarily.

I have applied for many visas here all by myself where I was super confident of every outcome. But for this visa, everything sounds weird. Looking at the number of rejections even after everything is done right is scary. Can't afford to lose all this hard earned money and our precious time!

[Divu]

In terms of accommodation arrangements, since we are showing my in-laws house, can I just show the council tax bill, a simple letter from my father in law and the electoral letter? Should I necessarily show the property deed document too?

Please help!

[Divu]

Sorry! Just wanted to know if anyone has applied for the spouse visa with just the council tax letters and a letter from the accommodation provider or we should definitely show the property deed/mortgage agreement etc? The council tax letter doesn't contain my name yet though! Quite confused on whats accepted and not.

[Divu]

Hi Friends,

I was wondering if you help me with a quick question! I am applying for my spouse visa soon.

I recently got married in the UK and my husband is British. We are living at his parent's house and we have a bedroom and study all for ourselves so no overcrowding.

In regards to the evidence for the above, I have downloaded the lang registry document from the online HM website. And I am presenting a letter from my father in law too.

And I have a council tax bill from my in-law for the year 2018-2019, but this letter is dated August 2018. It is not within the 28 days period! Will that be an issue?

Also, do I definitely need to attach their mortgage statement too?

Would really appreciate any help!! Thanks in advance!!!

[CR001]

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[Divu]

Hi Friends,

I was wondering if you help me with a quick question! I am applying for my spouse visa soon.

I recently got married in the UK and my husband is British. We are living at his parent's house and we have a bedroom and study all for ourselves so no overcrowding.

In regards to the evidence for the above, I have downloaded the lang registry document from the online HM website. And I am presenting a letter from my father in law too.

And I have a council tax bill from my in-law for the year 2018-2019, but this letter is dated August 2018. It is not within the 28 days period! Will that be an issue?

Also, do I definitely need to attach their mortgage statement too?

Would really appreciate any help!! Thanks in advance!!!

sorry to be a pest! Does anyone have an idea on the above please?

[Londoner007]

Council Tax letter is not bound by the 28 day rule, you are supposed to submit whatever up to date document you have. The docs you already collected are good.

Make sure the letter from parents specifically mentions there are adequate space to accommodate you both.

[Divu]

Hi Londoner007,

Thanks a lot for your response! I will get the letter ready appropriately!

Just one more question.

What is the best payment method? I am worried about debit card issues where the bank blocks the payment etc and equally not sure about a postal order for such a big amount and sending it via post!

What would be the best out of all your experiences? Please help!

[Londoner007]

Probably credit card

[Divu]

I use my credit card very sparingly and don't really feel comfortable. I will call them and inform!

[Londoner007]

So you dont feel comfortable with debit card, postal order and credit card. How else are you going to pay them.

[Divu]

So you dont feel comfortable with debit card, postal order and credit card. How else are you going to pay them.

Yeah true! I think I will go with a card payment and inform the bank. I was just wondering if there was a preferred safe payment method. Thank You

[Londoner007]

Safest is probably credit card as more protected

[seagul]

Hi Londoner007,

Thanks a lot for your response! I will get the letter ready appropriately!

Just one more question.

What is the best payment method? I am worried about debit card issues where the bank blocks the payment etc and equally not sure about a postal order for such a big amount and sending it via post!

What would be the best out of all your experiences? Please help!

Preferably use that card/bank which you had used in past to pay application because bank automatic system will recognize it immediately and won't block payment.

[Divu]

Excellent! Thank you Londoner007 and seagul!!!