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by awt1031 » Fri Jan 04, 2019 9:53 pm
I'm American, my partner is Portuguese. I sent the online application in on 15 December and had my biometric/evidence appt 20 December. I'm applying as an extended family member from Lisbon, but still waiting for a response (which I hope is soon because I've got a job to go back to).
I was advised to apply with every inch of evidence possible; plane tickets, bank statements, address proof, texts, pictures, letters from friends/family. It might differ a little since you're married, but the documentation from the home office is pretty thorough. I read everything I possibly could, researched, and got advice from an immigration specialist.
I didn't have to pay for postage, but this may change depending on where you are? Not sure about that. But I went to an appt at a visa centre in Lisbon to give my fingerprints, photo and evidence. They send it all out and I track it through them. I believe there are interviews if the Home Office wants it, but I/my partner haven't been asked so far.
Are you applying from the US? The Home Office has it's processing times data up & you can enter where you'll be applying from.