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usauk62 wrote:" If you have temporary permission to stay in the United Kingdom, it may be possible for you to extend this and stay longer. However, if you came here as a visitor, you will be allowed to stay for a maximum of six months. You will not be allowed to extend your visa beyond six months or to apply for a new visitor visa. In some circumstances, you may be able to transfer to a different category of visa. You should see the appropriate category for more information. ".....
found at:
http://www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk/ukresi ... dyourvisa/
She needs a spouse visa before leaving the U.S.: http://www.ukvisas.gov.ukusauk62 wrote:Hello to all.
I am a BC been living in USA since I was married to U.S. wife 7 yrs ago here in the states, my question is we plan to fly home to the UK for a visit as my elderly father is ill and depending on his health may stay to care for him if need be.
Is it at all possible for my U.S. wife to apply from within the UK for (or change to) a spousal (not sure which is required) visa whilst there?
I read on the UK govt web site change to another visa while in the UK is sometimes allowed so long as its submitted before the original visa expires.
I have searched this site and not seen such a question and if it is at all a possibility can anyone provide links to actual info please.
Be interesting to know which nationalities top the list!John wrote:You are British ... you can re-enter the UK at any time without requiring a visa.
Your wife will need to apply for a 2-year spouse visa. Lots of details including about the procedure, on the www.BritainUSA.com website. Biometrics? Yes, the UK Government is determined to catch those applying under multiple identities! Already, worldwide, 10000 suspicious applications have been detected.
The normal way - 2 year spouse visa, followed by an application for ILR after 2 years in the U.K. (after taking the test).usauk62 wrote:you mean she'd have to get all the way to the UK to take the test, then leave? ...dunno about anyone else but thats a pricey thing to do isnt it?
johnmust be some other way for a USC wanting to relocate to the UK to do it beforehand?
No, there is not, the only place to take the Life in the UK Citizenship test is in the UK. So the plan might be, she comes here as a visitor, knowing that she cannot convert that status to a spouse visa in the UK, but while here as a visitor she takes the test and hopefully passes, then flies back to the US, and applies for her spouse visa, hopefully issued as ILE.john Question must be some other way for a USC wanting to relocate to the UK to do it beforehand?
-: so there is some doubt as to whether you will stay here, so entirely feasible she comes here as a visitor first.my question is we plan to fly home to the UK for a visit as my elderly father is ill and depending on his health may stay to care for him if need be.
It may be pricey but it means she has no time restrictions on her stay as compared to a spouse visa. On a spouse visa, if you divorce, she would have to return to the US as the visa is nullified. On ILE, once she enters the UK it means she can stay indefinitely, and she does not have to apply for ILR like she would with a spouse visa.usauk62 wrote:you mean she'd have to get all the way to the UK to take the test, then leave? ...dunno about anyone else but thats a pricey thing to do isnt it?
johnmust be some other way for a USC wanting to relocate to the UK to do it beforehand?
She doesn't need to do the test for the temporary spouse visa, but she has to take it to get ILR after 2 years.usauk62 wrote:i read on the website that a dependant (as wife is) of a UKC is exempt from having to take it.
Which website? When applying for ILE/ILR, spouses of a UK citizen are not exempt in general. However, they may be exempt when the British spouse is in a certain category.usauk62 wrote:i read on the website that a dependant (as wife is) of a UKC is exempt from having to take it.
Knowledge of language and life in the United Kingdom wrote: If you are outside the United Kingdom
It is currently not possible to take the Life in the UK test overseas unless you are in Crown or designated service or you are the spouse or civil partner of someone in Crown or designated service. If you are outside the United Kingdom you will have to return to the United Kingdom to take the test.
Exemption from meeting the language and knowledge of life in the United Kingdom requirements
Exemption because of your age
If you are aged under 18 or over 65, you do not need to meet the language and knowledge of life in the United Kingdom requirements. You should send your passport or birth certificate as evidence of your age with your application.
Exemption because of disability
If you have a long-standing, permanent disability that prevents you from learning English you may not have to meet the requirements. You must:
* be suffering from a long-term illness or disability that severely restricts mobility and ability to attend language classes; or
* have a mental impairment that means you are unable to learn another language.
You should send evidence from a medical practitioner confirming your disability with your application.
If you would require special arrangements to learn English or take the test, you still have to meet the requirements.
Exemption for certain categories of applicants
You will also be exempt from meeting the requirements if you are applying for permanent residence in the following categories (but will need to meet the requirements if you subequently apply for British citizenship, unless you are exempt for other reasons). You are exempt if you:
* qualify for permanent residence under the domestic violence rules (this will apply if you are applying using application form SET (DV);
* are the citizen of another country on discharge from HM Forces (including Gurkhas where the qualifying period has been met);
* are the husband, wife or civil partner of the citizen of another country on discharge from HM Forces (including Gurkhas);
* are a bereaved husband, wife, civil partner or unmarried partner;
* are applying for residence as a parent, grandparent or other dependant relative;
* are applying as a retired person of independent means;
* are the husband, wife, civil partner, or unmarried or same-sex partner of a British citizen or of a permanent resident of the United Kingdom who is a permanent member of HM Diplomatic Service, a staff member of the British Council on a tour of duty abroad, or staff member of the Department for International Development;
* a citizen of the European Economic Area who is applying under the rules allowing free movement; or
* a citizen of Turkey applying under the the rules of the European Community Association Agreement (ECAA) with Turkey for establishing in business in the United Kingdom.
If you are applying in one of these categories, you should ensure you meet the requirements for that category and can provide the documentary evidence to support your application. See the individual categories for more information about the evidence required.
...we are thinking now instead of a holiday we may as well just do the visa and move there...so long as she gets a spouse visa and can take the test in the uk once there we are all set.JAJ wrote:The normal way - 2 year spouse visa, followed by an application for ILR after 2 years in the U.K. (after taking the test).usauk62 wrote:you mean she'd have to get all the way to the UK to take the test, then leave? ...dunno about anyone else but thats a pricey thing to do isnt it?
johnmust be some other way for a USC wanting to relocate to the UK to do it beforehand?