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Spouse Visa

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The UK spouse visa route, also known as the UK partner visa, is a pathway that enables love and unity, allowing spouses and civil partners of British citizens or individuals settled in the UK to join their loved ones and build a life together in the UK.

Here are the key points and elegant guide to this heartfelt journey of the UK spouse visa route:

Eligibility Criteria

Relationship Requirements:

  1. i) The applicant must be married to or in a civil partnership with a British citizen or a person settled in the UK.
  2. ii) The relationship must be genuine and subsisting.
  • iii) If not married, the couple must have lived together in a relationship akin to marriage for at least two years.

Financial Requirements:

  1. I) The sponsor (the UK-based partner) must meet a minimum income threshold of £29,000 per year. This increases if there are dependent children: an additional £3,800 for the first child and £2,400 for each subsequent child.
  2. II) Income can come from employment, self-employment, pension, or savings.

Accommodation Requirements:

  • The couple must have adequate accommodation for themselves and any dependents.

English Language Requirement:

  • The applicant must prove their knowledge of English by passing an approved English language test at least at CEFR level A1 or having an academic qualification that was taught in English and is recognized by UK NARIC.

Genuine Relationship:

  • The couple must provide evidence that their relationship is genuine, such as photos, correspondence, and other documentation proving they have lived together and shared responsibilities.

Application Process

  1. Online Application:

    • The application is submitted online via the UK government’s official visa and immigration service.

    Supporting Documents:

    1. Proof of relationship (marriage certificate, photos, communication records).
    2. Financial evidence (pay slips, bank statements, employment letters).
    3. Proof of accommodation (tenancy agreement, mortgage statement).
    4. English language certificate.

     

    1. Biometrics Appointment:
    • The applicant needs to attend a biometrics appointment to provide fingerprints and a photograph.
    1. Decision:
      • The processing time can vary, but it typically takes around 12 weeks (about 3 months) if applied from outside the UK or up to 8 weeks (about 2 months) if applied from within the UK.

After Approval

  1. The initial visa is granted for 30 months (2.5 years).
  2. The applicant can then apply for an extension for another 30 months (about 2 and a half years).
  3. After 5 years of continuous residence in the UK, the applicant can apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR).
  4. After obtaining ILR, the applicant may eventually apply for British citizenship, subject to meeting the residency and other requirements.

Key Considerations

  1. Maintenance of Status: The applicant must continue to meet the visa requirements throughout the period of stay.
  2. Legal Advice: It’s often advisable to seek legal advice or assistance from immigration specialists to ensure all requirements are met and the application is correctly completed.

This visa route is an important pathway for those seeking to build a family life in the UK with their British or settled partners.

For Expert legal advice and assistance, reach out to Imran & Co Solicitors today.

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