My partner and I are newly married (in the UK) - I am in the UK on a Tier 2 (General) visa with 2 years left on it, and my partner is a British national.
He owns his own house about 50 miles outside London, and he also works outside London. I live in a rented flat and work in London. Thus ours has been a medium-distance relationship since we decided to commit over a year ago, however we chat every day, and see each other every weekend, and have plenty of evidence that we have a genuine and subsisting relationship - we have no trouble supplying proof of communication, joint accounts, our travels, support from friends and family etc. The financial requirement isn't an issue either.
Our worry is that we aren't yet living together, but we have obtained joint mortgages in principle from at least two banks and are house-hunting, with the intention of moving in together sometime early next year (the market slowdown and uncertainty isn't helping, no thanks to Brexit), ideally in a town that would make sense for the both of our commutes.
I'd like to apply for a spousal visa asap, as my 5-year clock would have to be reset so I'd rather not waste time.
We're wondering if anyone has been in a similar situation - married but not cohabiting - and what evidence did you supply with your application / how did you approach it? Any tips would be gratefully received. Thank you!
