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Yes, something like six documents spread over the 24 months showing you both living at a common address, things like:Spark wrote:Well the rent and council tax bills both have our names on them and our passports both carry stamps from various countries on the same dates plus we have pictures of us together. Do you think that we would need to have a lot more than that?
Well I think we're fine on the first one since we have renewed our contract twice since we moved in and all the documentation has both of our names on it and is signed as a joint agreement.Wanderer wrote:Yes, something like six documents spread over the 24 months showing you both living at a common address, things like:Spark wrote:Well the rent and council tax bills both have our names on them and our passports both carry stamps from various countries on the same dates plus we have pictures of us together. Do you think that we would need to have a lot more than that?
1. Tenancy Agreements
2. Joint Bank Statements
3. Utility Bills.
Either individually addressed of joint (better) but evenly spread showing evidence of cohab throughout the 24 month period.
A few pics and passport stamps nowhere near enough I'm afraid, as the UPV implies a lack of commitment to marry, the UKBA need to sure it's a committed relationship with proper proof.
Maybe. Could take longer, could take less... Remember that even if you pay for the premium service you may still not get an answer the same day (think 90% are decided the same day).Spark wrote:So it takes like 4 months for a standard postal application? That is going to kill our holiday plans then unless we opt for the 'premium' service, damn cheek though, I'd love to know where all of this money is going but I guess it disappears into the same black hole as most of these types of funds in the UK.
Thanks for all of your help guys, I think we'll just need to look into our options now.
There is a good chance you will get it the same day. It was just a warning in case you were going to book a holiday on the basis that it would definately be issued the same day (1 in 10 people walk away disappointed...).Spark wrote:I think our case should be a considerably simple one really since I'm a caucasian British-born male with a clean history and she has been living in the UK as a student for 8 years now. We're both in our late 20's and we've been together as a couple for 2 1/2 of those and our documentation will all be there.
Even when we re-enter the country now I usually go through the 'other passports' section with her and they have never given either of us any trouble at the border, still stranger things have happened I suppose.
Absolutely, she has never violated the terms of her visa at any time and is actually just finishing her second degree now.Casa wrote:The fact that you're 'caucasian' won't make any difference to your application either way. Unmarried Parner visas were originally granted for couples who were unable to marry as their native country did not allow divorce. All couples over the age of 21 can now apply for a UPV but they need to submit proof that they have been living in a relationship 'akin to marriage' with documented proof of joint responsibilities, (more than you would find with a 'boyfriend/girlfriend relationship)...as you would expect to see in a marriage. Usually evidence of joint finance, share of bills, mortgage or rent, council tax in joint names etc.
As you've already been advised, an Unmarried Partner application tends to come under even more scrutiny than a spouse application. The Home Office will want to see that you're not simply two people who are sharing the same address.
Has your partner being attending studies and not working in excess of the permitted 20 hours a week during term time?
Yes you can and as long as you come back and submit it before her visa expires, she willl not be classed as an overstayer and it will most likely be approved. If I were you I would give myself atleast a week before it expires but I guess in theory as long as you turn it in the day before the expiration date, it should be fine.Spark wrote:Just another question, sorry, theoretically could we go on holiday shortly before her current visa expires and how long do you generally need to apply for your new visa in advance of the expiry of your current one?
Thanks.
It shouldn't really be a problem re-entering the UK on the day the visa expires and posting the application immediately.Spark wrote:Just another question, sorry, theoretically could we go on holiday shortly before her current visa expires and how long do you generally need to apply for your new visa in advance of the expiry of your current one?
Thanks.
woah, that's purely for the risk takers! Ash cloud or not, I would never attempt to enter on the day of expiration and have all the stress of sending everything off the same day. Things can go wrong and will in my experience.djb123 wrote:
It shouldn't really be a problem re-entering the UK on the day the visa expires and posting the application immediately.
But with the current issues with the ash cloud it might be a bit risky to do that.