That's why I was confised... I wasn't aware that if were in the UK you could apply to stay in the UK as a spouse....

Do I take it tourists on up to 6 months visa still can't marry and adjst status to spouse, even with this new legislation...?

Husband has good skills - better than mine! (Microsoft Certified Trainer and Architect) but scores low on HMSP. No family member in position to sponsor. Dad retired and claims incapacity benefit. My employer (who has also known me several years) likely to act as guarantor - been advised that's good....

Hi I have read through the guidelines for the new forms a couple of times... it seems unclear as to whether there are new forms for Spouse Visa applications. Several times on family forms (versions O & F) it says specifically NOT to use them for Spouse visas... but didn't find any that said they...

Hi. UK citizen married to an Indian - returned to UK in April to work up 6 months worth of statements (I was in India quie a few months and out of work) My only obstacle now is that I am about £1000 overdrawn. It wont take me too long to pay off, but could take a couple of months. First wages from n...

Hi There, Sincere thanks for your most helpful advice. We have been to see the IAS and that has helped give us an anchor. They feel our case is strong. I am in my first months work now, and they recommend that I give at least 3-4 bank statements showing a positive bank balance. It will take me anoth...

Hi There, I am UK citizen recently married in India to Indian citizen. not Met Nov, married Dec in religious ceremony, only managed to get legal registration March (lot of new rules in India caused delay). i am now back in Scotland, one week into new £20k job. Please would you advise on following: 1...

I am in india with my indian spouse. Just had our marriage registered here and want to return to UK. No job, money short. Recently, a friend of mine sent me this info: “in our case, I also did not have a job: my Father became our sponsor. He showed his bank statement, and wrote a letter saying he wa...

My spouse, is an indian citizen, although not employed at present, has savings and assets. I am UK citizen, in india with my spouse for last 3 months, no job in UK at present. No other source of income, but we are both well-educted professionals able to get jobs without too much of a problem. I know...

Hi, I am UK citizen, currently tourist in India. Now engaged to indian citizen. I am not employed in UK at present and doubt I have the funds enough to prove I am settled in UK to sponsor him as spouse. We want to visit UK in May for an important religious event..... if he comes as a tourist, and we...