10 years long residence applications

[sud315]

I have a question,
re dependants visa,

Has any one used an expired IELTS certificate? Was the application successful?
He has a degree from UK, but it is HND and then Top up 3rd year. So not sure if it will be sufficient for the language requirement
However this top up degree certificate doesn't say top up.

So if include the expired IELTS, would it make them to suspect the degree certificate and create unnecessary issues?
(this visa will be applied from home, not in the UK; and he's previously been rejected (nothing significant though) so I'm stressing even more!)

Any info/ experience you know similar to this, please share.
Many thanks!

[sud315]

Wonder if this is the right thread for dependants applying under family of settled?
I've just received my ILR (10 years) and so would like to know info about applying for dependant visa.
However this dependant application will not be made inside the UK. So I'm not sure if this FLR (M) is the right thread for me

Is there a thread for settled person dependants applying from overseas please?
Thank you.

[CR001]

It is VAF4A for applications from abroad. FLR(M) is for applications made within the UK.

he's previously been rejected (nothing significant though)

What was the reason for refusal and for what application??

[sud315]

Hi CR

It's all been as explained in this thread
http://www.immigrationboards.com/immigr ... l#p1171091

Thanks.

[CR001]

A visit visa refusal should have no effect on a spouse visa application provided you meet all the requirements for a spouse visa.

[sud315]

Thank you CR001
But his visa was rejected prior to tourist visa as well; under my dependent visa due to my course been short (less than 1 year but the university said dependent can get)
So will it affect his application?

[CR001]

It should not be an issue for a spouse visa application.

[sud315]

Thanks a lot CR. I really hope it won't be rejected again too

Would you recommend including expired IELTS certificate?

[CR001]

Approved English Test Providers from 6th April 2015 (Click)

Transitional Approved Tests up to 5th November 2015 (Click)

You will need to check in the above links if the test is in the transitional list if taken before 5th April 2015.

[sud315]

Thank you CR001

Is there a thread here for settlement applications made from overseas please?

[CR001]

Which country will the application be made in?

[sud315]

Sri Lanka
and he has to make an application online as settlement partner

[CR001]

Not sure if there is a timeline thread for Sri Lanka but you can have a look at these two in the meantime.

http://www.immigrationboards.com/immigr ... 84927.html

http://www.immigrationboards.com/immigr ... 51230.html

[sud315]

I didn't expect to find a country specific one anyway. Even a general outside UK settlement application one would suffice to get info.
Yes I'll refer to these. Thank you very much!

[CR001]

The timelines should be more or less the same as India and Pakistan in my opinion.

Good luck and let us know if you have any further questions.

[sud315]

Thanks yes I'm glad to find a time line actually!
And yes you are correct because Sri Lankan all visa applications are sent to India to make the decisions!!