What UKVCAS Upload Looks Like Jan 2024

[777GE90]

Nevermind, I ended up paying to get a certified translation.

I had another question, in regards to bank statements to prove salary. I went to Barclays today and they only let me print 4 months worth of certified statements instead of 6, when I asked they said I could instead just search for transaction dates and they can print out certification for transaction dates for all 6 months.

So now I basically have the last 4 statements certified by Barclays and another document which has all transactions for last 6 months, which is also certified, but it is not showing month by month statements, just all transactions.

I am wondering:
1. Is certified statements even required? Nope, The online copy would have done just fine.
2. I am thinking of sending them the 4 certified statements and remaining 2 statements uncertified and then also attaching the certified document showing all transactions for the 6 months, just to make sure every transaction for last 6 months is certified and be extra safe. Do you think this is ok?

Ok thanks for the info, in that case I may just disregard the certified copies and submit the 6 months statements directly from online banking.

To put my mind at ease, do you happen to know where in the Appendix it says what type of documentation to give, whether they can be copies etc?

[Ticktack]

Nevermind, I ended up paying to get a certified translation.

I had another question, in regards to bank statements to prove salary. I went to Barclays today and they only let me print 4 months worth of certified statements instead of 6, when I asked they said I could instead just search for transaction dates and they can print out certification for transaction dates for all 6 months.

So now I basically have the last 4 statements certified by Barclays and another document which has all transactions for last 6 months, which is also certified, but it is not showing month by month statements, just all transactions.

I am wondering:
1. Is certified statements even required? Nope, The online copy would have done just fine.
2. I am thinking of sending them the 4 certified statements and remaining 2 statements uncertified and then also attaching the certified document showing all transactions for the 6 months, just to make sure every transaction for last 6 months is certified and be extra safe. Do you think this is ok?

Ok thanks for the info, in that case I may just disregard the certified copies and submit the 6 months statements directly from online banking.

To put my mind at ease, do you happen to know where in the Appendix it says what type of documentation to give, whether they can be copies etc?

The world has gone paperless, not sure there's a part that specifically says that. This started many years ago. That's why you're not equally regarded to submit your physical passport anymore. Just digital copies are fine.
All documents are digital copies.

Your bank online copies have your bank logo on it right? That should suffice. The HO can authenticate it if they want. Like I said, it's not a new development.

[777GE90]

Nevermind, I ended up paying to get a certified translation.

I had another question, in regards to bank statements to prove salary. I went to Barclays today and they only let me print 4 months worth of certified statements instead of 6, when I asked they said I could instead just search for transaction dates and they can print out certification for transaction dates for all 6 months.

So now I basically have the last 4 statements certified by Barclays and another document which has all transactions for last 6 months, which is also certified, but it is not showing month by month statements, just all transactions.

I am wondering:
1. Is certified statements even required? Nope, The online copy would have done just fine.
2. I am thinking of sending them the 4 certified statements and remaining 2 statements uncertified and then also attaching the certified document showing all transactions for the 6 months, just to make sure every transaction for last 6 months is certified and be extra safe. Do you think this is ok?

Ok thanks for the info, in that case I may just disregard the certified copies and submit the 6 months statements directly from online banking.

To put my mind at ease, do you happen to know where in the Appendix it says what type of documentation to give, whether they can be copies etc?

The world has gone paperless, not sure there's a part that specifically says that. This started many years ago. That's why you're not equally regarded to submit your physical passport anymore. Just digital copies are fine.
All documents are digital copies.

Your bank online copies have your bank logo on it right? That should suffice. The HO can authenticate it if they want. Like I said, it's not a new development.

I think you are 100% right, but the thing that worries me is when I read Appendix FM-SE here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/immigration ... d-evidence

Specifically this section:

1. In relation to evidencing the financial requirements in Appendix FM and Appendix Adult Dependent Relative the following general provisions shall apply:
(a) Bank statements must:
(i) be from a financial institution to which Appendix Finance applies.
(ii) DELETED.
(iii) in relation to personal bank statements be only in the name of:
(1) the applicant’s partner, the applicant or both as appropriate; or
(2) if the applicant is a child the applicant parent’s partner, the applicant’s parent or both as appropriate; or
(3) if the applicant is an adult dependent relative, the applicant’s sponsor or the applicant, unless otherwise stated.
(iv) cover the period(s) specified.
(v) be:
(1) on official bank stationery; or
(2) electronic bank statements which are either accompanied by a letter from the bank on its headed stationery confirming that the documents are authentic or which bear the official stamp of the issuing bank on every page.

Here if I am downloading them from online, technically they are not on official bank stationery and then if I am getting the statements from them in person, they refuse to give me statements stamped older than 4 months.

Why do they make it so bloody confusing and hard lol.

[Ticktack]

There's really no difference between the official bank stationary and the online copy (also official). Once you scan the the bank paper, it doesn't even look as good as the online one.
Fear not, you shall be fine.

[777GE90]

There's really no difference between the official bank stationary and the online copy (also official). Once you scan the the bank paper, it doesn't even look as good as the online one.
Fear not, you shall be fine.

Thanks, very helpful and reassuring. I asked quite a few others who submitted and they also used online only.

I've pretty much got all documentation I need now, so hopefully gonna submit my application later today or in coming couple of days.

[AmazonianX]

There's really no difference between the official bank stationary and the online copy (also official). Once you scan the the bank paper, it doesn't even look as good as the online one.
Fear not, you shall be fine.

Thanks, very helpful and reassuring. I asked quite a few others who submitted and they also used online only.

I've pretty much got all documentation I need now, so hopefully gonna submit my application later today or in coming couple of days.

You will be alright.

[777GE90]

There's really no difference between the official bank stationary and the online copy (also official). Once you scan the the bank paper, it doesn't even look as good as the online one.
Fear not, you shall be fine.

Thanks, very helpful and reassuring. I asked quite a few others who submitted and they also used online only.

I've pretty much got all documentation I need now, so hopefully gonna submit my application later today or in coming couple of days.

You will be alright.

Application submitted today, 6 Jan. Booked UKVCAS for 13 Jan, had to pay the £139 fee, one thing I should have done is apply a month earlier so I could get a free slot, earliest free slot was like 25 Jan, don't wanna wait that long lol.

Looks like they improved UKVCAS a lot because now they give you the checklist items to upload against, not forcing you to upload documents to stupid categories like "Life Events", so that's nice.

Massive thanks for all your help over the past 2 years, this forum and it's members are awesome.

Will post my timelines when I have everything done.

[AmazonianX]

There's really no difference between the official bank stationary and the online copy (also official). Once you scan the the bank paper, it doesn't even look as good as the online one.
Fear not, you shall be fine.

Thanks, very helpful and reassuring. I asked quite a few others who submitted and they also used online only.

I've pretty much got all documentation I need now, so hopefully gonna submit my application later today or in coming couple of days.

You will be alright.

Application submitted today, 6 Jan. Booked UKVCAS for 13 Jan, had to pay the £139 fee, one thing I should have done is apply a month earlier so I could get a free slot, earliest free slot was like 25 Jan, don't wanna wait that long lol.

Looks like they improved UKVCAS a lot because now they give you the checklist items to upload against, not forcing you to upload documents to stupid categories like "Life Events", so that's nice. There has never being the need to force to put in categories.

Massive thanks for all your help over the past 2 years, this forum and it's members are awesome.

Will post my timelines when I have everything done.

Wishing you successful outcome

[777GE90]

Thanks @AmazonianX.

Few questions regarding document upload, more just looking for second opinions:
1. I talked to UKVCAS on live chat and they oddly said to me to split up each file so that there is only 1 page per file. For example, I told them I was going to upload 1 PDF with 6 pages of bank statements and they said no do 6 PDF's with each page. I find this to be odd, maybe a made up rule by the live chat adviser? Should I follow their advice or stick to what I got with 6 pages in one PDF?

2. For the initial spouse visa we translated the marriage contract through an independent translation company but they did not certify it. For this FLR(M), I have got it translated again in the UK and certified. I was initially thinking I would upload the original and both translated copies, but now I am thinking perhaps I should just upload the original and the newest translated copy to keep things simple. But not sure if HO will not like that if they look at the old application and wonder why I got it translated again lol. I have compared both translated copies and there are no differences so both translations are the same at least.

3. I scanned loads of documents in colour and some in 600 dpi, but I see the website says try for 300 dpi and black and white. Do you think they will get annoyed if I just submit as is, or shall I just rescan them all to keep them happy? lol.

[AmazonianX]

Thanks @AmazonianX.

Few questions regarding document upload, more just looking for second opinions:
1. I talked to UKVCAS on live chat and they oddly said to me to split up each file so that there is only 1 page per file. For example, I told them I was going to upload 1 PDF with 6 pages of bank statements and they said no do 6 PDF's with each page. I find this to be odd, maybe a made up rule by the live chat adviser? Should I follow their advice or stick to what I got with 6 pages in one PDF? Scan together same or similar docs, name and upload e.g. if statement for Dec is 6 pages, scan together, name as Dec. 2023 statement n upload but not that you scan all statements from July to Dec 2023 together and upload....my opinion.

2. For the initial spouse visa we translated the marriage contract through an independent translation company but they did not certify it. For this FLR(M), I have got it translated again in the UK and certified. I was initially thinking I would upload the original and both translated copies, but now I am thinking perhaps I should just upload the original and the newest translated copy to keep things simple. But not sure if HO will not like that if they look at the old application and wonder why I got it translated again lol. I have compared both translated copies and there are no differences so both translations are the same at least. You could simply use what was used and accepted before again.

3. I scanned loads of documents in colour and some in 600 dpi, but I see the website says try for 300 dpi and black and white. Do you think they will get annoyed if I just submit as is, or shall I just rescan them all to keep them happy? lol. Each document to upload not to exceed 6MB.

Keep it simple and straightforward.

[777GE90]

I recently applied for my wifes FLR (M) application and wanted to share what the latest UKVCAS upload website looks like. The checklist in the screenshot below is unique to our application, depending on the answers you give in your application, you will have slightly different documents to upload.

I have removed all personal information from the screenshot, but please do let me know if you spot any I've missed so I can remove it.