6 Steps to Apply for Spouse Visa UK - My Legal Services

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6 Steps to Apply for Spouse Visa UK
In this post, we look at the 6 steps to apply for
a Spousal visa to the UK when applying for a
Spouse visa application. This visa category
allows married partners (applicant) to join their
Spouse (Sponsor) husband or wife to the UK. Their
Sponsor must be a British citizen or a person
present and settled in the UK, with indefinite
leave to remain in the UK. It is also possible
for applicants to join their husband or wife who
has limited leave to remain in the UK under
Appendix EU or Appendix ECAA. who wish to join
their husband or wife in the UK.

• Process for the UK Spouse Visa
• 1 Know the Spouse Visa requirements?
• You must meet certain requirements to qualify for
  a Spouse visa UK. These include having enough
  money to support yourself and any dependants. You
  will need to satisfy and meet the following
  requirements
• The applicant must have a valid application for
  entry clearance and must not fall for refusal
  under any suitability grounds

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• The applicant be overseas and attend a
  appointment to submit their passport and provide
  their biometric
• Your partner is British, holds indefinite leave
  to remain or limited leave to remain in the UK
• You are both over the age of 18
• You have met in person and are legally married
• Your relationship is genuine and you intend to
  live together permanently
• Any previous relationships have broken down
  permanently and you are not in a relationship
  with anyone else
• You will be adequately maintained in the UK
  without recourse to public funds
• There is adequate accommodation for you and any
  dependents
• You speak and understand English to the required
  level to fulfil the English language requirement
  A1 IELTS Listening and Speaking.
• Have a valid TB Certificate unless exempt
• You will need to meet the financial requirement
  of 18,600 to demonstrate you will not have
  recourse to public funds. The minimum financial
  requirement is higher if they are also sponsoring
  dependent children to come to the UK

To get more information whether you or your
partner is eligible for a Spouse visa, call My
Legal Services on 0203 732 4736 and one of our
Solicitors would be happy to assist you with the
application process, advice, time frame and
procedure involved. We cover the whole of SE18,
W1G 0PW, London and the UK. 2 What is the
Financial requirement? You will need to meet the
financial requirement of 18,600 to demonstrate
you will not have recourse to public funds. There
are several ways to meet the financial
requirement including
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• Income from salaried or non-salaried employment
  of the partner (and/or the applicant if they are
  in the UK with permission to work). Maternity
  allowances are also counted including Bereavement
  benefits.
• Non-employment income, e.g. income from property
  rental or dividends from shares.
• Cash savings of the applicants partner and/or
  the applicant, above 16,000, held by the partner
  and/or the applicant for at least 6 months and
  under their control. The cash savings requirement
  is 62,500. State (UK or foreign), occupational
  or private pension of the applicants partner
  and/or the applicant. There are specified
  documents that will be required in support of
  your application.
• Income from self-employment, and income as a
  director or employee of a specified limited
  company in the UK, of the partner (and/or the
  applicant if they are in the UK with permission
  to work). Different documents will be required if
  you are applying and relying on Income from
  self-employment or income as a Director or
  employee of a specified limited company.

You may still be able to meet the requirement if
you are not working or are on benefits or have
sufficient savings to satisfy the financial
requirements. There are specified mandatory
documents that are required in support of your
Spouse visa application, which must be met. Give
us a call today and we will be happy to help you
every step of the way. Also Read Local
Immigration Lauyers in Canary Wharf 3 Prepare
Your Documents If you are planning to apply for
a Spousal, then you need to prepare and have all
of your documents that will help you prove that
you are eligible for one. For a complete list of
documents required, contact us today to obtain a
comprehensive checklist of the documents. 4
Submit Your Application Form You must submit an
application form along with your supporting
documents to the British Embassy, High Commission
or Consulate office where your partner lives. You
will need to apply online using the Home Office
online application form system. There are
different categories that apply when applying if
you are applying from abroad or inside the UK.
The online system allows you to pay the
appropriate fee, including the Immigration Health
Surcharge, known as the NHS charge and booking
for appointment at a biometric scanning centre,
where your supporting documents can be scanned.
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5 Pay the Application Fees There are
different application fees involved in getting
your visa. You will need to pay 1,538 towards
the visa application fee from outside the UK and
1,048 from inside the UK. The NHS charge of
1,560 is separate from the Home Office mandatory
visa fees. Also Read Unmarried Partner Visa
UK 6 Wait for Approval Once you submit your
application, it will take up to 12 weeks for the
decision to come through. However, it can take
quicker depending on the respective British High
Commission, Embassy or Consulate. There is also
an option to pay for a Fast Track Service for a
decision to be made quicker. We have years of
experience to help you with appealing against the
decision to refuse and will conduct a full
assessment of the prospects of success or advice
you submit a new application. For expert advice
and assistance in relation to a spouse visa
application, spouse extension or spouse appeal,
contact our immigration barristers and lawyers in
London on 0203 732 4736 or via the enquiry
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