bouncingboy,
Proof that you have been married (and that it was not a marriage of convinience). Obviously it would help to have sufficient evidence that you 'never' met your wife a 'week ago'. Clearly it would be helpful if you had documentary evidence spanning a period of 2 years.
The presentation of a certificate/licence issued in respect of a marriage that is valid and in accordance with the laws of the country in which it was conducted is enough to proove the relationship. The two year period refers to those applying to join their sponsor in the UK as an unmarried partner.
You will also have to submit evidence of your ability to maintain and accomodate yourself and your wife + any kids without recourse to public funds. Proof of funds requires 6 months of payslips and bank statements, letter from employer. Proof of accomodation is a mortgage deed or tenancy agreement. Where you are being accomodated by a friend then you need to get them to write a letter confirming such support. They must also submit a formal document as proof of their tenancy/ownership e.g. a council tax bill. Of course copy of your HSMP visa and bio-data page on ppt is required.
I will be having 5 Months of HSMP visa after marriage . Will it be a problem in processing my spouse visa
Shouldn't be if all relevant documents are submitted.
How long will it take for getting my spouse visa
Depends on whether medical tests and/or an interview are required. Interviews would typically be waived for spouses/ dependents of people in the UK on a long term category (apart from settlement applications).
Will my spouse have to go for a medical test
Entry Clearance Officers have the power to refer any visa applicant for a medical examination prior to issuing Entry Clearance (visa) or even to require you to present yourself to the Medical Officer at the UK Port of Entry. Medical tests would typically be for those coming to the UK for longer than 6 months. Various posts implement this policy on a local practice level but it is most common at subcontinent posts (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka). Needless to say visa issuance in such cases depends on the speed at which the applicant gets to see the medical officer they are referred to and how long it takes for the medical exam report to get back to the ECO with recommendations. The 6-8 week period quoted by Dip is not unusual. Where no medical is required EC may be granted on the day of application and certainly within 48 hours. If your spouse does not get a medical in India then do advice her to carry a chest x-ray to avoid delays at the UK POE.
Chess,
just one more clarification...are Health checks carried out for India only??? What on earth do they look for
No. Any person can be directed to undergo a medical. Nationals of countries where the health care system is not to the same standard as that of the UK are more likely to be referred for medicals(it also stops you being a burden to the NHS when you get here). TB, Pulmonary disease, trachoma, mental disorders, sexually transmitted diseases and the list goes on.
