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Re: Spouse Visa Extension

Post by AmazonianX » Mon Oct 02, 2023 2:06 am

Vesh123 wrote:
Mon Oct 02, 2023 2:01 am
AmazonianX wrote:
Mon Oct 02, 2023 1:56 am
Would suggest sticking with one and that of cash savings appears to be the convenient of either.
Simply present bank statements covering preceeding 6months, a declaration of the source of the cash savings and....voila.
Keep it simple.....and you will not even require long cover letter of explaining and calculations of shortfall in salary.
Ultimately, the choice is yours to make.
Thanks, I Understand and you are right. The thing is we want to make ourself on safe side so bit confused and your help really make our life easier.

1. So If we go for saving alone we are meeting the requirement? Haven held above requirements in preceeding 6months, so Yes

2. Secondly when we go for extension and ILR do we always have to rely on saving category No( as first visa on this category) or can rely on job only? Yes

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Re: Spouse Visa Extension

Post by Vesh123 » Mon Oct 02, 2023 2:15 am

AmazonianX wrote:
Mon Oct 02, 2023 2:06 am
Vesh123 wrote:
Mon Oct 02, 2023 2:01 am
AmazonianX wrote:
Mon Oct 02, 2023 1:56 am
Would suggest sticking with one and that of cash savings appears to be the convenient of either.
Simply present bank statements covering preceeding 6months, a declaration of the source of the cash savings and....voila.
Keep it simple.....and you will not even require long cover letter of explaining and calculations of shortfall in salary.
Ultimately, the choice is yours to make.
Thanks, I Understand and you are right. The thing is we want to make ourself on safe side so bit confused and your help really make our life easier.

1. So If we go for saving alone we are meeting the requirement? Haven held above requirements in preceeding 6months, so Yes

2. Secondly when we go for extension and ILR do we always have to rely on saving category No( as first visa on this category) or can rely on job only? Yes
1. Yes we have the savings above 63.5K(starting Balance) since March 2023. It never went down to 63K but kept vary between 63.1K and 65.5K between March till today. So we are on safe side?

2. So can we show the 7 months statements?

Thanks for your help really apricated.

Vesh

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Re: Spouse Visa Extension

Post by AmazonianX » Mon Oct 02, 2023 2:33 am

Yes to both.

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Re: Spouse Visa Extension

Post by Vesh123 » Mon Oct 02, 2023 2:36 am

AmazonianX wrote:
Mon Oct 02, 2023 2:33 am
Yes to both.
Thanks, Really helpful and I apricate your help. If I need more help I will ask . You made our life easy. God bless you always.

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Re: Spouse Visa Extension

Post by Vesh123 » Mon Oct 02, 2023 2:48 am

AmazonianX wrote:
Mon Oct 02, 2023 2:33 am
Yes to both.
We both married at back home. My husband went to UK on 4th May and since then we talk over the Phone. In Last question , are they referring to meet in person or when we last speak/see over the phone? Did I answer correctly all Qs.
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Re: Spouse Visa Extension

Post by AmazonianX » Mon Oct 02, 2023 2:56 am

Vesh123 wrote:
Mon Oct 02, 2023 2:48 am
AmazonianX wrote:
Mon Oct 02, 2023 2:33 am
Yes to both.
We both married at back home. My husband went to UK on 4th May and since then we talk over the Phone. In Last question , are they referring to meet in person or when we last speak/see over the phone? Did I answer correctly all Qs.
Correct. Provide evidence of subsisting relationship I.e. communications and other form of on going relationship between you both till present time eg screenshot of messages, emails, photos together, from wedding, travel evidence of meeting each other e.g. tickets, boarding pass, receipts of gifts or money sent to each other etc (some say no need, IMHO provide it especially where both are apart)

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Re: Spouse Visa Extension

Post by Vesh123 » Mon Oct 02, 2023 3:04 am

AmazonianX wrote:
Mon Oct 02, 2023 2:56 am
Vesh123 wrote:
Mon Oct 02, 2023 2:48 am
AmazonianX wrote:
Mon Oct 02, 2023 2:33 am
Yes to both.
We both married at back home. My husband went to UK on 4th May and since then we talk over the Phone. In Last question , are they referring to meet in person or when we last speak/see over the phone? Did I answer correctly all Qs.
Correct. Provide evidence of subsisting relationship I.e. communications and other form of on going relationship between you both till present time eg screenshot of messages, emails, photos together, from wedding, travel evidence of meeting each other e.g. tickets, boarding pass, receipts of gifts or money sent to each other etc (some say no need, IMHO provide it especially where both are apart)
Thanks I will add more evidence as advised :).

My husband gave me below Source declaration statement, is it oky?

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To Whom It May Concern,

Accordingly, I wish to declare as follows that:
I XXXXXX do hereby declare that the source of the cash savings in my below account is from my employments income over the years.

Bank Name: XXXX
Account number: XXXXXX

The money is solely under my control and can be immediately available if necessary.

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Re: Spouse Visa Extension

Post by AmazonianX » Mon Oct 02, 2023 3:13 am

Vesh123 wrote:
Mon Oct 02, 2023 3:04 am
AmazonianX wrote:
Mon Oct 02, 2023 2:56 am
Vesh123 wrote:
Mon Oct 02, 2023 2:48 am
AmazonianX wrote:
Mon Oct 02, 2023 2:33 am
Yes to both.
We both married at back home. My husband went to UK on 4th May and since then we talk over the Phone. In Last question , are they referring to meet in person or when we last speak/see over the phone? Did I answer correctly all Qs.
Correct. Provide evidence of subsisting relationship I.e. communications and other form of on going relationship between you both till present time eg screenshot of messages, emails, photos together, from wedding, travel evidence of meeting each other e.g. tickets, boarding pass, receipts of gifts or money sent to each other etc (some say no need, IMHO provide it especially where both are apart)
Thanks I will add more evidence as advised :).

My husband gave me below Source declaration statement, is it oky?

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To Whom It May Concern,

Accordingly, I wish to declare as follows that:
I XXXXXX do hereby declare that the source of the cash savings in my below account being provided in support of (XXXXXXX Your name) my wife's spouse visa is from savings from my employments income accrued over the years.

Bank Name: XXXX
Account number: XXXXXX

The money is solely under my control and it is immediately available for our use.

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Re: Spouse Visa Extension

Post by Vesh123 » Mon Oct 02, 2023 3:18 am

AmazonianX wrote:
Mon Oct 02, 2023 3:13 am
Vesh123 wrote:
Mon Oct 02, 2023 3:04 am
AmazonianX wrote:
Mon Oct 02, 2023 2:56 am
Vesh123 wrote:
Mon Oct 02, 2023 2:48 am
AmazonianX wrote:
Mon Oct 02, 2023 2:33 am
Yes to both.
We both married at back home. My husband went to UK on 4th May and since then we talk over the Phone. In Last question , are they referring to meet in person or when we last speak/see over the phone? Did I answer correctly all Qs.
Correct. Provide evidence of subsisting relationship I.e. communications and other form of on going relationship between you both till present time eg screenshot of messages, emails, photos together, from wedding, travel evidence of meeting each other e.g. tickets, boarding pass, receipts of gifts or money sent to each other etc (some say no need, IMHO provide it especially where both are apart)
Thanks I will add more evidence as advised :).

My husband gave me below Source declaration statement, is it oky?

-----------------------------------------------------------
To Whom It May Concern,

Accordingly, I wish to declare as follows that:
I XXXXXX do hereby declare that the source of the cash savings in my below account being provided in support of (XXXXXXX Your name) my wife's spouse visa is from savings from my employments income accrued over the years.

Bank Name: XXXX
Account number: XXXXXX

The money is solely under my control and it is immediately available for our use.
Thanks That's make more sense now.

Could help me with below questions? Did I answer correctly?
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I'm currently married and husband is my sponsor.
Q1 means, if I'm married to another person other than husband or it's referring to my current husband? I click No coz I assume it's someone else?

As I was married and divorced so I click Yes.
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Re: Spouse Visa Extension

Post by AmazonianX » Mon Oct 02, 2023 3:20 am

Correct

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Re: Spouse Visa Extension

Post by Vesh123 » Mon Oct 02, 2023 3:23 am

Vesh123 wrote:
Mon Oct 02, 2023 3:18 am
AmazonianX wrote:
Mon Oct 02, 2023 3:13 am
Vesh123 wrote:
Mon Oct 02, 2023 3:04 am
AmazonianX wrote:
Mon Oct 02, 2023 2:56 am
Vesh123 wrote:
Mon Oct 02, 2023 2:48 am
AmazonianX wrote:
Mon Oct 02, 2023 2:33 am
Yes to both.
We both married at back home. My husband went to UK on 4th May and since then we talk over the Phone. In Last question , are they referring to meet in person or when we last speak/see over the phone? Did I answer correctly all Qs.
Correct. Provide evidence of subsisting relationship I.e. communications and other form of on going relationship between you both till present time eg screenshot of messages, emails, photos together, from wedding, travel evidence of meeting each other e.g. tickets, boarding pass, receipts of gifts or money sent to each other etc (some say no need, IMHO provide it especially where both are apart)
Thanks I will add more evidence as advised :).

My husband gave me below Source declaration statement, is it oky?

-----------------------------------------------------------
To Whom It May Concern,

Accordingly, I wish to declare as follows that:
I XXXXXX do hereby declare that the source of the cash savings in my below account being provided in support of (XXXXXXX Your name) my wife's spouse visa is from savings from my employments income accrued over the years.

Bank Name: XXXX
Account number: XXXXXX

The money is solely under my control and it is immediately available for our use.
Thanks That's make more sense now.

Could help me with below questions? Did I answer correctly?
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
I'm currently married and husband is my sponsor.
Q1 means, if I'm married to another person other than husband or it's referring to my current husband? I click No coz I assume it's someone else?

As I was married and divorced so I click Yes.
Thank for your prompt replies. I think that's all for now. I will ask you if anything needed. You are star :).

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Re: Spouse Visa Extension

Post by Vesh123 » Mon Oct 02, 2023 3:29 am

AmazonianX wrote:
Mon Oct 02, 2023 3:20 am
Correct
You knew the time scale of the visa processing? How long it take to make decision?

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Re: Spouse Visa Extension

Post by AmazonianX » Mon Oct 02, 2023 4:22 am

Vesh123 wrote:
Mon Oct 02, 2023 3:29 am
AmazonianX wrote:
Mon Oct 02, 2023 3:20 am
Correct
You knew the time scale of the visa processing? How long it take to make decision?
From reports, can be up to 6months, check time line threads and feedbacks of forum members.

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Re: Spouse Visa Extension

Post by Vesh123 » Mon Oct 02, 2023 10:10 pm

AmazonianX wrote:
Mon Oct 02, 2023 4:22 am
Vesh123 wrote:
Mon Oct 02, 2023 3:29 am
AmazonianX wrote:
Mon Oct 02, 2023 3:20 am
Correct
You knew the time scale of the visa processing? How long it take to make decision?
From reports, can be up to 6months, check time line threads and feedbacks of forum members.
Thanks hope you are well.

Did I answered the below question correctly? Living in Laws house since Feb .
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Re: Spouse Visa Extension

Post by AmazonianX » Tue Oct 03, 2023 12:14 am

Most of the questions are straightforward, answer them truthfully.

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Re: Spouse Visa Extension

Post by Vesh123 » Tue Oct 03, 2023 12:27 am

AmazonianX wrote:
Tue Oct 03, 2023 12:14 am
Most of the questions are straightforward, answer them truthfully.
Thanks I answered all truthfully, The reason I asked about the wording I used is correct.

In saving question what figure should I give, Starting balance, minimum or ending balance?
My husband's starting balance is 65K, Minimum is 63422.79 and ending now 66k?
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Re: Spouse Visa Extension

Post by AmazonianX » Tue Oct 03, 2023 12:29 am

Vesh123 wrote:
Tue Oct 03, 2023 12:27 am
AmazonianX wrote:
Tue Oct 03, 2023 12:14 am
Most of the questions are straightforward, answer them truthfully.
Thanks I answered all truthfully, The reason I asked about the wording I used is correct.

In saving question what figure should I give, Starting balance, minimum or ending balance?
My husband's starting balance is 65K, Minimum is 63422.79 and ending now 66k?
Present balance, in cover letter you clarify that it has not gone below requirements over specified period with minimum being ........k on .......date.

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Re: Spouse Visa Extension

Post by Vesh123 » Tue Oct 03, 2023 9:43 am

AmazonianX wrote:
Tue Oct 03, 2023 12:29 am
Vesh123 wrote:
Tue Oct 03, 2023 12:27 am
AmazonianX wrote:
Tue Oct 03, 2023 12:14 am
Most of the questions are straightforward, answer them truthfully.
Thanks I answered all truthfully, The reason I asked about the wording I used is correct.

In saving question what figure should I give, Starting balance, minimum or ending balance?
My husband's starting balance is 65K, Minimum is 63422.79 and ending now 66k?
Present balance, in cover letter you clarify that it has not gone below requirements over specified period with minimum being ........k on .......date.
Thanks, if our present balance is 66k and we sent the statement with that balance . After sending the application if our balance goes down but still remain above 62500 would that be a issue?

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Re: Spouse Visa Extension

Post by AmazonianX » Tue Oct 03, 2023 3:12 pm

It should not be, however my usual is if possible to not touch it.

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Re: Spouse Visa Extension

Post by Vesh123 » Wed Oct 04, 2023 12:46 pm

AmazonianX wrote:
Tue Oct 03, 2023 3:12 pm
It should not be, however my usual is if possible to not touch it.
Thanks for your help.

I've submitted the application. They haven't gave the option to upload the document online. Instead ask to go to local VFS center for biometric and with documents. Also gave the check list but in list doesn't motioned the Tenancy agreement and our financial Cover letter. So my question is :

1. can I take all other documents other than the checklist and would they accept and upload them?
2. Secondly , in application they asked I will get the BRP from post office once I entered the UK. Won't they gave me visa from back home?

Your help would be apricated.

Thanks
Vesh

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Re: Spouse Visa Extension

Post by CR001 » Wed Oct 04, 2023 1:04 pm

1. You take all the documents you eant to submit to the appointment. Thr checklist is generic.

2. The initial visa sticker is put in the passport to facilitate entry to the uk and is valid for 90 days. Brp is collected once spouse arrives in the uk.
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Re: Spouse Visa Extension

Post by Vesh123 » Wed Oct 04, 2023 1:09 pm

CR001 wrote:
Wed Oct 04, 2023 1:04 pm
1. You take all the documents you eant to submit to the appointment. Thr checklist is generic.

2. The initial visa sticker is put in the passport to facilitate entry to the uk and is valid for 90 days. Brp is collected once spouse arrives in the uk.
Thanks so what if for some reason didn't travel within 90 days? would visa would be revoked?

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Re: Spouse Visa Extension

Post by CR001 » Wed Oct 04, 2023 1:21 pm

You apply and pay for jusy a new 90 day visa vignette, costs about £250.

Plan accordingly.
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Re: Spouse Visa Extension

Post by Vesh123 » Thu Oct 05, 2023 1:32 am

Vesh123 wrote:
Wed Oct 04, 2023 12:46 pm
AmazonianX wrote:
Tue Oct 03, 2023 3:12 pm
It should not be, however my usual is if possible to not touch it.
Thanks for your help.

I've submitted the application. They haven't gave the option to upload the document online. Instead ask to go to local VFS center for biometric and with documents. Also gave the check list but in list doesn't motioned the Tenancy agreement and our financial Cover letter. So my question is :

1. can I take all other documents other than the checklist and would they accept and upload them?
2. Secondly , in application they asked I will get the BRP from post office once I entered the UK. Won't they gave me visa from back home?

Your help would be apricated.

Thanks
Vesh
Hope you are well.

Is Below both document referring to Husband's British Passport?

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Re: Spouse Visa Extension

Post by AmazonianX » Thu Oct 05, 2023 1:58 am

Vesh123 wrote:
Thu Oct 05, 2023 1:32 am
Vesh123 wrote:
Wed Oct 04, 2023 12:46 pm
AmazonianX wrote:
Tue Oct 03, 2023 3:12 pm
It should not be, however my usual is if possible to not touch it.
Thanks for your help.

I've submitted the application. They haven't gave the option to upload the document online. Instead ask to go to local VFS center for biometric and with documents. Also gave the check list but in list doesn't motioned the Tenancy agreement and our financial Cover letter. So my question is :

1. can I take all other documents other than the checklist and would they accept and upload them?
2. Secondly , in application they asked I will get the BRP from post office once I entered the UK. Won't they gave me visa from back home?

Your help would be apricated.

Thanks
Vesh
Hope you are well.

Is Below both document referring to Husband's British Passport?
Correct, naturalisation cert can also come in.

Note: this is a public forum, endeavour to take out identifiers e.g. names when uploading documents of photos online.

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