Tier 1 (General) Dependant Visa

[chadfunky]

Hi....I've read through so many pages on this forum and I'm still so confused......I hope someone can help me.

I am in the UK with a Brazilian passport and a visitor visa. I have just married my partner, who is here on a Tier 1 (General) visa. I am now going to apply as a dependant. Can I apply in the UK, or do I have to return to Brazil to apply?

Also...there seems to be quite a bit of confusion over the maintenance funds required. I looked on the Border Agency site, and as my partner (principle applicant) has been in the UK for more than 12 months, I thought that I needed 533. However, I have read other posts that suggest I need more than this if I apply from Brazil. Can someone please clarify this for me, and send me the link to the Border agency page that explains this. I have only kept about 550 in my bank account, and am now worried this is not enough.

Any help on this is much appreciated.

Cheers.

[ChetanOjha]

Better apply from UK only. You will need to show only £533 (for yourself).If you are in UK for more than 12 months you need to show £533 for yourself. Check Tier 1 Guidelines - Maintenance Section.

[web2005]

Better apply from UK only. You will need to show only £533 (for yourself).If you are in UK for more than 12 months you need to show £533 for yourself. Check Tier 1 Guidelines - Maintenance Section.

Visitor's can't change their status. You need to go to your country of origin to apply for dependent visa.

[nksg]

Switch from Visitors to T1 dependent is not possible in country. You will have to visit your home country for the stamping.

Regarding the maintenance fund requirement to what i know the amounts vary from country to country. I only know about India but best is to call up UKBA or try visiting your home country UK Visas website to check on your case.

I may be wrong and just personal advice: i would not recommend you to apply for a switch from UK unless you have some document issued by UKBA which permits. I have not personally seen any.

Hi....I've read through so many pages on this forum and I'm still so confused......I hope someone can help me.

I am in the UK with a Brazilian passport and a visitor visa. I have just married my partner, who is here on a Tier 1 (General) visa. I am now going to apply as a dependant. Can I apply in the UK, or do I have to return to Brazil to apply?

Also...there seems to be quite a bit of confusion over the maintenance funds required. I looked on the Border Agency site, and as my partner (principle applicant) has been in the UK for more than 12 months, I thought that I needed 533. However, I have read other posts that suggest I need more than this if I apply from Brazil. Can someone please clarify this for me, and send me the link to the Border agency page that explains this. I have only kept about 550 in my bank account, and am now worried this is not enough.

Any help on this is much appreciated.

Cheers.