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by venga_pal » Fri Jul 24, 2009 10:38 pm
Hi Guys,
I have recently got my ILR.
I am married 3 months now (prior to getting my ILR). My wife has been in the uk for the last 4 years on workpermit. We got married in India.
But 'coz we live in different places in uk and that she is on work permit, she could'nt move to stay with me. We have waited to get My ILR. Now that I have my ILR, we would like to apply for spouse visa for her so that she can move.
When i was going through the UKBA website, i have noted that certificate of approval (COA) is required to marry some one under immigration control.
Do you think I should have applied for COA? is COA required in our case?
I didn't realise I had to take permission from UK to marry some one I like.
And also is in-country switching possible from WP to spouse visa?
Please let me know what is the best course of action.
Your thoughts please guys, thanks.
V.