Spouse Visa Related Questions

[Robstin2014]

Hi,

My wife and I will be submitting an application for her spouse visa on 1st April (this is when I will have 6 months payslips earning £18,600).

I'm looking to request a letter from the HR department in my company to confirm my annual salary. I have the following questions relating to this:

1) Am I doing this too early?

2) What does the letter need to state?

Thanks for all of your help. I just thought I would add that I'm finding this forum very useful and is really great!

[Captsx1]

Hi,

My wife and I will be submitting an application for her spouse visa on 1st April (this is when I will have 6 months payslips earning £18,600).

I'm looking to request a letter from the HR department in my company to confirm my annual salary. I have the following questions relating to this:

1) Am I doing this too early?

2) What does the letter need to state?

Thanks for all of your help. I just thought I would add that I'm finding this forum very useful and is really great!

Hi,

This is going back a couple of years now, but when we moved back in 2016, I got my letter from HR during the documentation gathering process right before we submitted. Basically mine said I was an employee and had been from date x. My current salary was y, and confirmed that the payslips I was submitting where indeed true copies (it was an all online pay system so had to print them off)

Good Luck!

Regards
Captsx1

[ariamus]

Letter from employer needs to state:

A letter from the employer(s) who issued the payslips at paragraph 2(a) confirming:
(i) the person’s employment and gross annual salary;
(ii) the length of their employment;
(iii) the period over which they have been or were paid the level of salary relied upon in the application; and
(iv) the type of employment (permanent, fixed-term contract or agency)

I would suggest you obtain this letter nearer the time of application.

For example, bank statements cannot be older than 28 days (from date of application) and I would try and keep the above letter recent as possible. Personally I approached HR some months in advance and advised what I need, which they confirmed is fine, just in case there was an issue you have time to discuss with them.

[seagul]

Hi,

My wife and I will be submitting an application for her spouse visa on 1st April (this is when I will have 6 months payslips earning £18,600).

I'm looking to request a letter from the HR department in my company to confirm my annual salary. I have the following questions relating to this:

1) Am I doing this too early?

2) What does the letter need to state?

Thanks for all of your help. I just thought I would add that I'm finding this forum very useful and is really great!

Hi,

This is going back a couple of years now, but when we moved back in 2016, I got my letter from HR during the documentation gathering process right before we submitted. Basically mine said I was an employee and had been from date x. My current salary was y, and confirmed that the payslips I was submitting where indeed true copies (it was an all online pay system so had to print them off)

Good Luck!

Regards
Captsx1

Employer letter giving the necessary details must not be older than 28 days from the date of application apart of the latest payslip and bank statements.

[Robstin2014]

Hi,

In preparation for my wife's spouse visa application, we have started to compile numerous documents as part of her application.

It would be really helpful if someone could advise a list of all the documents required to be submitted for a spouse visa application within the UK?

We have been together for almost 5 years, living together for 3 years, and married for 3 months.

I would really appreciate any help.

[Robstin2014]

Hi all,

I'm currently putting together all of the evidence required for my wife's spouse visa application.

Please can you advise if the letters / items of correspondence are suitable?

I understand that I will also need to fill out the relevant forms on the gov website and sent passports, photos etc but here's what I've currently got:

Financial:
- 6 x payslips (£18,600)
- Official bank statements
- Employer letter

Proof of Relationship:
- US Marriage Certificate
- 20 Photos, 5 from our wedding
- Some texts and Skype messages.

Proof of Accommodation:
4 x 6 monthly tenancy agreements at the same address for two years

Items of Correspondence:
In both names:
- Join Back Account - Statement March 2019
- Council Tax Bill - June 2018
- Council Tax Direct Debit Letter - August 2018

In Sponsors name:
- BT Bill (Downloaded from online)
- Electricity Bill (Downloaded from online)

In Applicants Name:
- NHS Letter - November 2018
- Mobile Bill - May 2018
- University Letter - March 2018
- DBS (Background Check) for employment - July 2018

[CR001]

Should all be fine.

You don't need the following for an in country switch if recently married.

20 Photos, 5 from our wedding
- Some texts and Skype messages.

[seagul]

Proof of Accommodation:
4 x 6 monthly tenancy agreements at the same address for two years

If the tenancy agreement is not in joint name then you will have to attach noc letter from landlord/estate agent allowing your wife to stay there.

[Robstin2014]

I have obtained the following letter from my employer. Please can you advise as to whether it is sufficient?
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I can confirm that XXX has been working for XXX Limited on a permanent contract
since 25 June 2018 and is currently working in the capacity of XXX.

XXX’s current annual salary is £18,600, effective from 1 September 2018. I can confirm that
the pay slips provided are true copies.
This reference is given on the basis that the company accepts no legal liability for the
information provided. It should not be disclosed to any third party, including the subject of
reference, without the company’s prior consent.
It is our company policy to provide factual references only.
If you have any queries regarding the above information, please do not hesitate to contact me.

[seagul]

I have obtained the following letter from my employer. Please can you advise as to whether it is sufficient?
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I can confirm that XXX has been working for XXX Limited on a permanent contract
since 25 June 2018 and is currently working in the capacity of XXX.

XXX’s current annual salary is £18,600, effective from 1 September 2018. I can confirm that
the pay slips provided are true copies.
This reference is given on the basis that the company accepts no legal liability for the
information provided. It should not be disclosed to any third party, including the subject of
reference, without the company’s prior consent.
It is our company policy to provide factual references only.
If you have any queries regarding the above information, please do not hesitate to contact me.

seems fine

[Robstin2014]

All,

Thanks very much for all your help.

I have another question in relation to my wifes Spouse Visa Application:

Am I okay to submit Double-Sided printed copies of tenancy agreements, bank statements etc?

[seagul]

All,

Thanks very much for all your help.

I have another question in relation to my wifes Spouse Visa Application:

Am I okay to submit Double-Sided printed copies of tenancy agreements, bank statements etc?

Preferably don't to avoid any chance of oversight

[Robstin2014]

Hi,

Please can someone advise me on the following questions:

- Can I staple documents which I submit?
- Am I required to just issue 1 copy of each document which I submit (e.g. bank statements, letters etc)
- I'm interested in paying a further £610 for the 24 hour service. Would this mean that I no longer need to post my documents and would instead bring these documents with us in person to a registered facility.

I'd really appreciate any help / guidance!

Rob

[Robstin2014]

Could someone please advise on my questions above?

[CR001]

1. No need. Use a paper clip instead in case the centre needs to rescan.

2. There is no requirement to send copies of the documents (if this is what you mean?).

3. Correct yes.

[Robstin2014]

Thank you.

I’ve seen people mention on this forum that you must include applicant and sponsor passport photos in your application.

Is this the provision of passport sized photos (commonly taken in a booth); or scans of current passports?

[Robstin2014]

Hi,

Please can someone advise on my questions above?

Many thanks.

Rob

[CR001]

Passport size photos not required if you are using the UKCVAS service.

[Robstin2014]

Thanks CR001.

We have our appointment with UKVCAS in around two weeks.

Here is a list of the documents which we intend to bring with us/upload beforehand:

Declarations:
- Declaration for Spouses
- Part 1 to 3 of Declaration for Verification Tests
- Sponsorship Undertaking - Form SU07/12

Travel Documents:
- Applicants Current Passport (In Married Name)
- Applicants Previous Passport - with UK entry clearance / Vignette (In Maiden Name)
- Applicants Current Tier 4 BRP Card (In Maiden Name)
- Sponsors Current Passport

Scans:
- Applicants Current Passport (Photo Page)
- Applicants Previous Passport (Photo Page)
- Applicants Previous Passport (Entry Clearance/Vignette Page)
- Applicants Current Tier 4 BRP Card (Front & Back)
- Sponsors Passport (Photo Page)

Financial Requirement:
- 6 x payslips earning £18,600
- Employer letter
- 6 x bank statements (signed/stamped by bank)

Accommodation Requirement:
- 4 x tenancy agreements (6 month terms each)
- Letter from my parents confirming that we both lived at their address

Correspondence in both names (All at Current Address):
- Council Tax Letter (August 2018)
- Council Tax Letter (March 2019)
- Joint Bank Statement (March 2019)
- Letter from Estate Agent (March 2019)

Correspondence in Applicants Name:
- NHS Letter - Previous Address (November 2016)
- National Insurance Letter - Previous Address (November 2016)
- DVLA Letter - Previous Address (No Date)
- Doctors Letter - Previous Address (February 2017)
- DBS Check - Current Address (July 2018)
- NHS Letter - Current Address (February 2019)
- Mobile Bill - Current Address (February 2019)
- University Letter - Current Address (March 2019)
- University Letter: Council Tax Exemption (March 2019)

Correspondence in Sponsors Name:
- National Insurance Letter - Previous Address (February 2014)
- CSCS Test Letter - Previous Address (October 2016)
- Broadband Bill - Current Address (February 2019)
- Electricity Bill - Current Address (March 2019)
- Mobile Bill - Current Address (March 2019)

Proof of Relationship:
- US Wedding Certificate (Certified Copy)
- 10+ Photos of us together
- Photos of Letters Exchanged


If anyone could review what we plan to send it would be greatly appreciated. As a side note, I'm concerned about the items of correspondence the most.

Any help would be amazing.

Thanks,

Rob

[CR001]

All good except you don't need the below.

- 10+ Photos of us together
- Photos of Letters Exchanged

[Robstin2014]

Thanks very much for confirming.

Would we be penalised for bringing them anyway?

[CR001]

Thanks very much for confirming.

Would we be penalised for bringing them anyway?

Relationship photos are general required for application OUTSIDE the UK.