I recently sponsored my relatives in Pakistan and I sent all photocopies of my documents excluding the letter of invitation which I typed up and signed. Although the Visa was refused on a few errors from the Applicants side the entry clearance officer noted in the refusal letter that he was satisfie...

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I applied for a family visitor visa for my aunt and cousin which was refused for the same reason. I would like them to apply again however I'm unsure on how to address this particular issue they have raised below and would like some advice on what evidence they can submit. Any advice would be very m...

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I enquired about esol classes at one centre and was told that Esol course with citizenship is no longer taught as the requirements have changed. I was told those who's english is below entry level must do B1 and then sit the life in the UK test. Online most colleges are still advertising esol with C...

Thank you all for your input, the information you have provided has been very valuable to me. The only issue I have now is, once my wife passes the KOLL requirements we will be stuck with providing proof of cohabitation since all correspondence is on my name. It didn't occur to me this was required....

In regards to applying for ILR. Does my wife need to do Esol qualification or does she need to do Life in the Uk test as well? I'm a little confused on this as I was told under the old rules its just Esol speaking and listing and under new rules its both. I've looked at the SETM application form and...

Is there anything we can do in the meantime apart from applying for SETM?

I was planning on a holiday later this year but my wife will not be able to go on an expired Visa.

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Thank you for your reply.

Does my wife need to apply for FLRM in the meantime till she meets the KOLL requirements and does FLRM require her to meet the KOLL requirements first?

Her Visa has expired and I'm not sure what we should do.

My wife came to the UK on a spouse Visa in November 2011. We have since been trying to get her onto the Esol course for a college near us so that she can go there without any issues as she is not able to travel long distance on her own using public transport. Also I have work commitments therefore I...

Can I send photcopies of all my documents instead of the originals?

Also can you explain what the risks are if I send less than 6 months?

I would like to sponsor two family members to visit the UK but I only have 4 months pay slips.
Can I still apply or do I have to wait until I've been in employment for 6 months?