Question: Bringing wife to UK under Tier 2 General VISA

[kumar114]

Hi,
I have been recently just granted Tier 2 General VISA extension
Now I am planning to bring my wife here in UK.

1. Can I apply from here for my wife?
2. What documents are required from her side?
3. Do i need to sent photographs and chat logs and all that? (I was told it is only required If I was under ILR). Can someone confirm please?
4. Is this correct that (regarding maintenace)If I get a letter from my employer(A rated) stating that they will cover my wife's mainatenace for a month if she needs, I do not need to provide my bank statement nad payslips?
5. Is TB test required?
6. Do I need Tennancy Agreement and No Objection letter from Land lord?

Kind Regards
Kumar

[kumar114]

Can anyone help on this pleaseeee?

[CR001]

1. Can I apply from here for my wife? Yes

2. What documents are required from her side? Read the guidance notes and search the forum, asked many times.

3. Do i need to sent photographs and chat logs and all that? (I was told it is only required If I was under ILR). Can someone confirm please? Yes you need to submit evidence of subsisting relationship.

4. Is this correct that (regarding maintenace)If I get a letter from my employer(A rated) stating that they will cover my wife's mainatenace for a month if she needs, I do not need to provide my bank statement nad payslips? Correct

5. Is TB test required? Yes but also depends where she is applying from.

6. Do I need Tennancy Agreement and No Objection letter from Land lord? Yes. If you stay in a house share with other people, you will also need a property inspection report to prove the property won't be overcrowded.

[kumar114]

Thank you very much CR001.
Confusing me...
I thought that photographs/chat logs and Tennancy Agreement is only required if I am on ILR?

kind regards
kumar

[CR001]

Thank you very much CR001.
Confusing me...
I thought that photographs/chat logs and Tennancy Agreement is only required if I am on ILR?

kind regards
kumar

No it is not only for when you are on ILR. You have to prove subsisting marriage. Have a search, many refusal due to PBS dependents NOT submitting this or not submitting sufficient evidence.

[kumar114]

Thanks again CR001..
Got that now..
Do you mind telling how Tennancy Agreement should be like please?

kind regrds
kuamr

[CR001]

A tenancy agreement is a standard contract issued under the Housing Act. It is not just anything put together. Your landlord will know what it should look like. Google AST or Assured Shorthold Tenancy.

[kumar114]

A tenancy agreement is a standard contract issued under the Housing Act. It is not just anything put together. Your landlord will know what it should look like. Google AST or Assured Shorthold Tenancy.

Actually I live with my uncle and aunt. They do not own that place. But the flat is on their names and they just transfer money monthly into landlord account. How do i deal in such situation?

Kind regards
Kumar

[CR001]

You will need to send a copy of their tenancy agreement, letter from their landlord giving you and your wife permission to live there and a letter from your family who you live with plus a copy of their council tax/utility bills in their name.

How big is the property??

[kumar114]

You will need to send a copy of their tenancy agreement, letter from their landlord giving you and your wife permission to live there and a letter from your family who you live with plus a copy of their council tax/utility bills in their name.

How big is the property??

Thanks CR001.
There are 2 flats. A and B. We live in flat A. Just 2 rooms.
Is it too small to live in 4 people?

kind regards
kumar

[CR001]

We live in flat A. Just 2 rooms.

Who is 'we'? You, uncle and aunt?

What do you mean '2 rooms'? How many bedrooms, does it have a lounge, Spam and bathroom??

[kumar114]

We live in flat A. Just 2 rooms.

Who is 'we'? You, uncle and aunt?

What do you mean '2 rooms'? How many bedrooms, does it have a lounge, Spam and bathroom??

yes..with uncle and aunt.
1 bedroom flat with a lounge and bathroom and Spam.

[CR001]

See link below on overcrowding.

immigration-for-family-members/guidance ... t6227.html

[kumar114]

See link below on overcrowding.

immigration-for-family-members/guidance ... t6227.html

Thanks for the link CR001.
Should not be a problem I guess although it says 2 rooms - 3 persons. I do not have any other option..i have to go with that.

kind regards
kumar

[CR001]

Well exactly, the property will be overcrowded as only a 1 bedroom flat, which should only accommodate 3 adults.

[kumar114]

Well exactly, the property will be overcrowded as only a 1 bedroom flat, which should only accommodate 3 adults.

Is there a high chance of VISa being rejected?

[Djsuccess]

Well exactly, the property will be overcrowded as only a 1 bedroom flat, which should only accommodate 3 adults.

Is there a high chance of VISa being rejected?

one bedroom will be overcrowded if you, your wife, your uncle and your aunt were to be living there. By your aunt, I assume you mean your uncle's wife. A few more questions for you;
1. Did your uncle inform the council that you are living with him?
2. is your uncle's landlord aware?
3.Does the flat have HMO certificate? bringing your wife to join you in a one bedroom flat already occupied by your uncle and aunt might trigger HMO requirement. And I doubt if any inspector will grant HMO certificate to a 1 bedroom flat for 4 people.

I also doubt if any UKVI case worker will be convinced that you can take care of yourself and your wife with such an arrangement.

I will advise you rent a flat of your own before bringing your wife in.


All these are my personal opinions.

[kumar114]

Thanks @Djsuccess.
I think I will keep that tenancy thing aside for now.
I was just about to fill up the form on my wife's behalf.
and got stuck in the very beginning.

You are applying for Someone Else
* Mandatory information
Applicant Details

Given Name(s)/Forename(s)
Family Name/Surname
Email
Primary Contact Number
Secondary Contact Number
Passport Number
Date of Birth
Gender
Date of Intended Travel
Location
Country of Nationality

1. Is is asking my wife's details
2. Date of Intended Travel?? What date am I suppose to put there? can it be after 2/3 months? Eventhogh I am fillig the application now.

Kind regards
Kumar

[ShrutiBlue]

CR001- I thought tenancy agreement wasn't a required document for a Tier 2 Dependent visa (assuming that's what the OP is applying for his wife, and not Tier 2 general as the topic states) unless children are involved?

[kumar114]

CR001- I thought tenancy agreement wasn't a required document for a Tier 2 Dependent visa (assuming that's what the OP is applying for his wife, and not Tier 2 general as the topic states) unless children are involved?

Thanks ShrutiBlue..
Children not involved..
Could you help please me in this query?

I am about to fill online form on my wife's behalf.
In the front page I came across this section.

You are applying for Someone Else
* Mandatory information
Applicant Details

Given Name(s)/Forename(s)
Family Name/Surname
Email
Primary Contact Number
Secondary Contact Number
Passport Number
Date of Birth
Gender
Date of Intended Travel
Location
Country of Nationality

1. Is is asking my wife's details or mine?
2. Date of Intended Travel?? What date am I suppose to put there? can it be after 2/3 months? Eventhough I am filling the application now.

kind regards
kumar

[CR001]

Your wife is the APPLICANT, even if you are completely the form.

Yes you can state a date no more than 3 months in the future. HO might not issue the 30 day visa in line with this though

[kumar114]

Your wife is the APPLICANT, even if you are completely the form.

Yes you can state a date no more than 3 months in the future. HO might not issue the 30 day visa in line with this though

Thanks CR001.
But I didn't quite get your point?
HO might not issue the 30 day visa in line with this though

[CR001]

If you state a date of intended travel as 1st July (for example) and you apply now and visa is issued on 22nd May (for example), HO might make the 30 day visa valid from 22nd May and NOT 1st July. It happens often that the 'intended date of travel' is ignored.

[kumar114]

If you state a date of intended travel as 1st July (for example) and you apply now and visa is issued on 22nd May (for example), HO might make the 30 day visa valid from 22nd May and NOT 1st July. It happens often that the 'intended date of travel' is ignored.

Thanks again CR001.

[kumar114]

Hi,
One quick question..
I am brining my wife over here in UK.
When i logged in to the online application form, i see this 2 option
1. Please select Apply For Myself to start your visa application.
2. If you are applying on behalf of some one else please select Apply For Someone Else

Which one am i suppose to select?
Can I select 'Apply For Myself' and fill the form to make it look like my wife is filling the form?

kind regards
kumar