IN COUNTRY -> Tier-2 (ICT ST) to Tier-2 (Gen) Dependent

[amit.sarkar007]

Me and my girlfriend are planning to get married soon. Our current Visa status is as follows ->

ME
Current Visa -> Tier-2 (ICT ST)
CoS Expiry -> 02-Nov-2015
Visa Expiry -> 03-Nov-2015

HER
Current Visa -> Tier-2 (Gen)
BRP Expiry -> 05-Feb-2018

After we get married I want to switch to Tier-2 (Gen) Dependent visa before my current CoS expiry.

I have the following questions ->

1. Is it possible to switch within UK?
2. Do I need to write the English language exam (I have an Indian passport and my University is not recognized for securing points for English language)
3. If I'm applying within UK, do we BOTH need to maintain maintenance funds separately? If only I maintain funds, will that suffice?

[Porus]

Hi Amit,
I can answer it until experts confirm it.
"I have the following questions ->
1. Is it possible to switch within UK?
Yes .
2. Do I need to write the English language exam (I have an Indian passport and my University is not recognized for securing points for English language)
No need for applying Tier 2 general dependent visa
3. If I'm applying within UK, do we BOTH need to maintain maintenance funds separately? If only I maintain funds, will that suffice?
IF you have maintained in your bank account that is suficient . Also marriage certificate is important which in some cases get 2 months delay and hence plan your marrriage accordingly if you want to do switch in-country
"

[amit.sarkar007]

Hi Porus,

Thanks for the quick response.

Regarding the maintenance funds, as per the site - https://www.gov.uk/tier-2-general/family-members

1. Do i need to maintain £630 for 90 days in my bank account?
2. Does she need to maintain £945 for 90 days in her bank account? She is currently working on Tier 2 General Visa, so does she still need to show maintenance funds for herself?
3. Can I work for my existing employer once I switch to the dependent visa?

Thanks,
Amit.

[amit.sarkar007]

Hi,

Can anybody please respond to this post. I really need to know how much my partner needs to maintain, in case she needs to that is.

[manci]

Hi Porus,

Thanks for the quick response.

Regarding the maintenance funds, as per the site - https://www.gov.uk/tier-2-general/family-members

1. Do i need to maintain £630 for 90 days in my bank account?
2. Does she need to maintain £945 for 90 days in her bank account? She is currently working on Tier 2 General Visa, so does she still need to show maintenance funds for herself?
3. Can I work for my existing employer once I switch to the dependent visa?

1 and 2
only £630 needs to be maintained for 90 days before you apply and it can be either in your or her account.
3
yes

Thanks,
Amit.

[amit.sarkar007]

Thanks a lot manci for your response. This info surely helps. As we were both trying to maintain funds separately in our accounts.

But with your response it clearly indicates that if I maintain the funds, then it should suffice for the application.

[amit.sarkar007]

Hi Manci,

We have got our marriage registration date fixed.

And we have also confirmed that we will get the marriage certificate on the same day of our registration.

I have also kept my Tier-2 (Gen) Dependent visa application ready and also the IHS application ready.

I am planning to apply for the same day service (Premium) at the Croydon centre. Is it necessary for my partner to come with me for the appointment. Or can I do it on my own?

Amit.

[amit.sarkar007]

Hi All,

I have now successfully received my Tier 2 (General) Dependent Visa. Thanks a lot to this forum for helping me.

I am submitting the different covering letters for the benefit of everyone.

Amit.

[amit.sarkar007]

COVERING LETTER DEPENDENT
------------------------------------------------------------
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN

DD-MMM-YYYY

Application Reference Number - XXXX11-1111-1111-11XX
IHS - XXX111111111

<DEPENDENT NAME>
<DEPENDENT ADDRESS>
<DEPENDENT MOBILE>

SUBJECT - Application for Tier 2 (General) Dependant - Partner Visa

Dear Sir/Madam,

MAIN APPLICANT – <NAME>; <DOB>; <CITIZENSHIP>; <PASSPORT NUMBERS>
DEPENDENT – <NAME>; <DOB>; <CITIZENSHIP>; <PASSPORT NUMBERS>

I, <DEPENDENT>, married <MAIN APPLICANT> (<BRP NUMBER>) on DD-MMM-YYYY in <PLACE OF MARRIAGE>. I would now like to apply for entry clearance to the UK under Tier 2 (General) Dependant - Partner Visa category.

I am currently working in the UK on a Tier 2 (ICT) Short term Visa (<DEPENDENT PASSPORT NUMBER>, <DEPENDENT CoS NUMBER>)

I have enclosed the following documents.

DOCUMENTS of <DEPENDENT>
1. SIGNED Tier 2 (General) Dependant - Partner Visa application form with IHS payment confirmation
2. ORIGINAL Passports (<DEPENDENT PASSPORT NUMBER>)
3. TWO passport photos signed at the back
4. ORIGINAL <BANK NAME> letter as proof of maintenance (<BANK SORT CODE>, <BANK ACCOUNT NUMBER>)
5. ORIGINAL <BANK NAME> statements as proof of residence and maintenance (<BANK SORT CODE>, <BANK ACCOUNT NUMBER>)
6. COPY of Application Payment Sheet (Ref. No. XXXX11-1111-1111-11XX)
7. COPY of Degree Certificate (Reg. No. 111111111)
8. SAMPLE CHAT Transcripts of our conversation on GMAIL (period covering MMM-YYYY till MMM-YYYY)
9. COPY of Flight tickets (visits to meet <MAIN APPLICANT> in the UK AND travelling together to India for engagement and marriage)
10. Photos of Marriage registration, Engagement in India, with Friends AND doing Activities.
11. COPY of mine and <MAIN APPLICANT>’s FB posts acknowledging our relationship and also posting our engagement photos.
12. COPY of TWO General Visitor Visa applications (applied from India by me to visit <MAIN APPLICANT> in the UK)
13. COPY of marriage certificate.

DOCUMENTS of <MAIN APPLICANT>
1. ORIGINAL Sponsorship and covering letter
2. ORIGINAL <SPONSORER NAME> Bonafide letter as proof of employment
3. ORIGINAL passport (<MAIN APPLICANT PASSPORT NUMBER>)
4. ORIGINAL UK BRP (<BRP NUMBER>)
5. ORIGINAL <BANK NAME> statements as proof of residence and maintenance (<BANK SORT CODE>, <BANK ACCOUNT NUMBER>)
6. ORIGINAL <BANK NAME> letter as proof of maintenance (<BANK SORT CODE>, <BANK ACCOUNT NUMBER>)
7. ORIGINAL <SPONSORER NAME> salary slips as proof of employment (last 6 months)
8. ORIGINAL tenancy agreement as proof of residence
9. ORIGINAL marriage certificate

Should you require any additional information please do not hesitate to contact me.

Yours sincerely,



<DEPENDENT NAME>
<DEPENDENT EMAIL>
<DEPENDENT MOBILE>

[amit.sarkar007]

COVERING LETTER MAIN APPLICANT
------------------------------------------------------------
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN

DD-MMM-YYYY

Application Reference Number - XXXX11-1111-1111-11XX

<MAIN APPLICANT NAME>
<MAIN APPLICANT ADDRESS>
<MAIN APPLICANT MOBILE>

SUBJECT - Sponsorship & Covering Letter for Tier 2 (General) Dependant - Partner Visa

Dear Sir/Madam,

MAIN APPLICANT – <NAME>; <DOB>; <CITIZENSHIP>; <PASSPORT NUMBERS>
DEPENDENT – <NAME>; <DOB>; <CITIZENSHIP>; <PASSPORT NUMBERS>

I, <MAIN APPLICANT>, married <DEPENDENT> on DD-MMM-YYYY in <PLACE OF MARRIAGE>. My husband would now like to apply for entry clearance to the UK under Tier 2 (General) Dependant - Partner Visa category.

I am currently working as a <JOB TITLE> in <SPONSORER> based at <SPONSORER ADDRESS> since DD-MMM-YYYY. I have a Tier 2 (General) visa (<MAIN APPLICANT PASSPORT NUMBER>, <BRP NUMBER>, <COS NUMBER>.

I understand that during our stay in the UK we will not have any recourse to public funds and I will be responsible for financially supporting my husband under all circumstances.

I enclose evidence of the availability of personal funds in my bank account to maintain and accommodate my husband. Balance of more than £630.00 has been maintained in my bank account for a period of 90 days.

My husband, <DEPENDENT>, has recently moved in with me at <RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS>. I am submitting the original tenancy agreement which is on my name and we are waiting for the new contract to be signed which will include his name.

I have enclosed the following documents.

1. ORIGINAL <SPONSORER NAME> Bonafide letter as proof of employment
2. ORIGINAL passport (<MAIN APPLICANT PASSPORT NUMBER>)
3. ORIGINAL UK BRP (<BRP NUMBER>)
4. ORIGINAL <BANK NAME> statements as proof of residence and maintenance (<BANK SORT CODE>, <BANK ACCOUNT NUMBER>)
5. ORIGINAL <BANK NAME> letter as proof of maintenance (<BANK SORT CODE>, <BANK ACCOUNT NUMBER>)
6. ORIGINAL <SPONSORER NAME> salary slips as proof of employment (last 6 months)
7. ORIGINAL tenancy agreement as proof of residence
8. ORIGINAL marriage certificate

Should you require any additional information please do not hesitate to contact me.

Yours sincerely,



<MAIN APPLICANT NAME>
<MAIN APPLICANT EMAIL>
<MAIN APPLICANT MOBILE>

[amit.sarkar007]

LETTER FROM SPONSORER
------------------------------------------------------------
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN

DD-MMM-YYYY
UK Visas & Immigration

SUBJECT - Maintenance for the dependent of <MAIN APPLICANT NAME>

Dear Sir/Madam,

<MAIN APPLICANT> is currently working in our office in London as <JOB TITLE> on Tier 2 (General) visa which we have sponsored. She married with <DEPENDENT> on DD-MMM-YYYY and he is currently in the process of applying for his Tier 2 (General) Dependant - Partner Visa from the UK.

I hereby write to confirm the undertaking that <SPONSORER NAME> is willing to maintain and accommodate the husband of <MAIN APPLICANT> (the dependent mentioned below) during his first month in the UK should this become necessary. This should cover the maintenance requirement of £630 for his Tier 2 (General) Dependant - Partner Visa application.

Please see below the details of the main applicant and her dependent.

MAIN APPLICANT
Family name:
Given names:
Date of birth:
Passport No. -
Current Visa - Tier 2 (General)
BRP No. -
CoS No. -
Designation - <JOB TITLE>
Address in the UK - <RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS>

DEPENDENT
Family name -
Given names -
Relationship with main applicant - SPOUSE (HUSBAND)
Date of birth -
Passport No. -
Current Visa - Tier 2 (ICT) Short Term
CoS No. -
Address in the UK - <RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS>

<SPONSORER NAME> is an A-rated Tier 2 (General) sponsor and our licence number is XXXXXXXX.

Please do not hesitate to contact me should you require any further clarifications.

Yours sincerely,




<SIGNATORY>
<ROLE IN COMPANY>
<SPONSORER NAME>
Direct: +44 (0)
Email:

[amit.sarkar007]

URL for Photo - https://www.gov.uk/photos-for-passports

Standard Application URL - https://visas-immigration.service.gov.u ... nt-partner

Premium Application URL - https://apply.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/iapply.portal

How to book a Premium Service appointment - https://www.gov.uk/ukvi-premium-service ... ppointment

Application form to be filled on paper - https://www.gov.uk/government/publicati ... -dependant

[cstylishsam]

Very useful... Thanks a lot

[amit.sarkar007]

COMPANY BONAFIDE LETTER FOR MAIN APPLICANT
------------------------------------------------------------
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN

DD-MMM-YYYY
UK Visas & Immigration


This is to confirm that <MAIN APPLICANT> is currently a full-time employee of <SPONSORER NAME> since DD-MMM-YYYY. She is employed as a <JOB TITLE> and her current salary is £XX,XXX.XX per annum in my team.

Her husband is currently in the process of applying for his Tier 2 (General) Dependant - Partner Visa from the UK.

I confirm that the below mentioned details of <MAIN APPLICANT NAME> (as main applicant) are correct as per our records.

MAIN APPLICANT
Family name:
Given names:
Date of birth:
Passport No. -
Current Visa - Tier 2 (General)
BRP No. -
CoS No. -
Designation - <JOB TITLE>
Address in the UK - <RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS>

<SPONSORER NAME> is an A-rated Tier 2 (General) sponsor and our licence number is XXXXXXXX.

Please do not hesitate to contact me should you require any further clarifications.

Yours sincerely,




<SIGNATORY>
<ROLE IN COMPANY>
<SPONSORER NAME>
Direct: +44 (0)
Email: