Dependant Tier1 visa

[kej]

Hello,

My boyfriend has Tier 1 visa since Apr 2010, and has been living in UK for about 10 months now. At the moment he is searching for a job.

We have been together for about 2 and half years now, and we would like to live together in UK after he finds a job, which should be in the next month or so. Here in Croatia i have a job and i have a MA diploma.

so if someone could point out what are our options?

i would be grateful.

[geriatrix]

One of the requirements for entry clearance as (an unmarried partner) dependant of Tier 1 (General) migrant is:

(c) (iii) the applicant and the Relevant Points Based System Migrant must have been living together in a relationship similar to marriage or civil partnership for a period of at least 2 years.

regards

[kej]

we cant claim that :/
but we were thinking to get married, but im confused... does he has to have a job so i could apply, or is it enough for him to have enough in bank account?

and can we get married in UK, or thats not possible?

thanks

[geriatrix]

When you two are married then you may apply for entry clearance as a (spouse) dependant of a Tier 1 (General) migrant.

To marry in the UK, you'll need to apply for "visitor (marriage) visa". Please also note that you'll not be able to change status from visitor to dependant of Tier 1 (General) from within the UK.

Easy solution - marry outside the UK.

As per the policy guidance / immigration rules, there is no requirement that the Tier 1 (General) migrant in the UK must be employed or self-employed when a dependant applies for entry clearance (319C).



regards

[kej]

ok thanks,
can you tell me what what type of documents do we have to prepare?

[geriatrix]

See Guidance - Tier 1 (General) Dependent application



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