Applying for spouse Visa

[ashanthind]

Hello
hope everyone is doing good. We need advise on applying for spouse visa , We are not sure if we should apply ourselves or by solicitor for application. My wife is british citizen and she meet all the income and accommodation requirements but i went to uk and overstayed but came back last year voluntarily in Jan 2023 and there was 1 outstanding invoices with nhs from 2022 dec we have came to an agreement to pay them monthly
solicitors are charging around £2500 not sure if we can apply ourselves
Any advice would be much appreciated

[AmazonianX]

Hello
hope everyone is doing good. We need advise on applying for spouse visa , We are not sure if we should apply ourselves or by solicitor for application. My wife is british citizen and she meet all the income and accommodation requirements but i went to uk and overstayed but came back last year voluntarily in Jan 2023 and there was 1 outstanding invoices with nhs from 2022 dec we have came to an agreement to pay them monthly
solicitors are charging around £2500 not sure if we can apply ourselves
Any advice would be much appreciated

You can. Make the application yourself, any questions you have ask here.

[ashanthind]

As we were in long distance before we got married when applying for spouse visa how many photos and how old conversations history we should provide?
Thanks

[Ticktack]

As we were in long distance before we got married when applying for spouse visa how many photos and how old conversations history we should provide?
Thanks

As many as you can.The older the better. You want to show that your relationship is genuine and subsisting right?

Dig deep.

[AmazonianX]

As we were in long distance before we got married when applying for spouse visa how many photos and how old conversations history we should provide?
Thanks

Further to @Tictack reply, note that a general sample of ongoing communication I.e. 2-3 per week/month screenshots depending on how old is OK. Don't dump hundreds of pages on CW.

[ashanthind]

Thank you guys for advice, any template for invitations letter

[AmazonianX]

Thank you guys for advice, any template for invitations letter

Invitations?
There is no template neither is there a requirement for it.
Simple letter talking or outlining your relationship and how you meet requirement should suffice.

[Ticktack]

Thank you guys for advice, any template for invitations letter

Your wedding certificate is all the invitation letter you need.

[ashanthind]

Invitation letter i meant was Cover letter

[ashanthind]

As per mentioned in in 1st post my previous travel history to uk does it will have any adverse impact on my spouse application or will ECO consider the application on spouse grounds

[AmazonianX]

As per mentioned in in 1st post my previous travel history to uk does it will have any adverse impact on my spouse application or will ECO consider the application on spouse grounds

What was your length or period of overstay? How were you sustaining yourself while an overstayer?

Haven left voluntarily and with a repayment plan in place for the NHS debt you may expect a favourable consideration.
There are those with similar circumstances and who got back into UK on basis of spouse visa and declaring it in application.

[ashanthind]

I came on a visitor Visa of 6 months and overstayed for 4years. I lived with my uncle and he took care of all my expenses.

[Ticktack]

I came on a visitor Visa of 6 months and overstayed for 4years. I lived with my uncle and he took care of all my expenses.

Well, the one thing you have going for you right now is that you departed the UK and you're planning to enter the right way.

No one here can tell you if your application would be smooth. Mostly it could get escalated to a ECM for further ratification.

[AmazonianX]

I came on a visitor Visa of 6 months and overstayed for 4years. I lived with my uncle and he took care of all my expenses.

Go on with the application, in cover letter declare over stay, penitence and not using public fund, not worked illegally etc.

[ashanthind]

Thank you so much for all your help.

[ashanthind]

We have recently requested UKVI information request if they hold anything against me in the system so we can apply the apply according but UKVI responded last week stating it might come back to us by 16 July would you guys suggest we should wait for there email response to our request or we should go ahead the application

[AmazonianX]

We have recently requested UKVI information request if they hold anything against me in the system so we can apply the apply according but UKVI responded last week stating it might come back to us by 16 July would you guys suggest we should wait for there email response to our request or we should go ahead the application

Candidly the final decision lies with you.
Opinion and advice from members given on the overstaying and repayment of NHS debt.

[AmazonianX]

We have recently requested UKVI information request if they hold anything against me in the system so we can apply the apply according but UKVI responded last week stating it might come back to us by 16 July would you guys suggest we should wait for there email response to our request or we should go ahead the application

Candidly the final decision lies with you.
Opinion and advice from members given on the overstaying and repayment of NHS debt.