Is birth certificate/marriage certificate mandatory for xtn?

[rizwan567]

Is it mandatory to supply birth certificate and marriage certificate for dependants of main applicant for (in country) FLR or ILR applications?

The children and spouse dependent have got their Entry Clearance visas from British High Commission.

OR

These (marriage or birth certificates) are only required if dependants previously do not have dependent visas, for example for child born in the UK.

Your reply is highly appreciated.

[kakamanna]

In my very recent PEO experience, case worker didn't ask for the marriage certificate but did ask for child's birth certificate (Child born in the UK). I would say keep them with you for just in case scenario.

[rizwan567]

Thanks for your reply. Yes, logically birth certificate is mandatory for the child born in the uk (if the child is already not having dependent visa).

But the question here is, if someone spouse/child already holding dependent visa need to submit marriage/birth certificate at the time of extension.

Seniors/moderators please share your views.

[nick999]

For extension, it is not necessary as you already having your valid passport, but still in case to remove any confusion, its better to have your birth/marriage certificate.

Cheeers,

[silent_warrior]

But the question here is, if someone spouse/child already holding dependent visa need to submit marriage/birth certificate at the time of extension.

Seniors/moderators please share your views.

Hello Rizwan, I am curious if you have found an answer to this query? Is it mandatory to submit marriage certificate again, even if it was given in the initial application. I know of many with PEO experience, where marriage certificate was not even asked. Please can you advise if there was any update on this?

[QuickSam]

What is the benefit of holding back a document that you know, will help support your dependant's case? Would you prefer a rejected application due to insufficient documentation or do you prefer an extension with extra documentation. Choice is always yours

It is clear that you had provided the same for the first application by the dependant and could mention the same in the dependant's sponsor/cover letter but it wouldn't hurt if you send the document again. It won't make the application heavier

Keeping this document with you would also not mean that this document would give eggs that you would be able to use to make omelettes with. You can always wait for omelettes I guess

[ashehzi]

here on the forum, some people say that please follow formula of KISS, while others say attach as many documents as you can. I also like to keep things simple but reading posts every now and then here on the forum, makes me feel like i should attach extra docs.

[silent_warrior]

What is the benefit of holding back a document that you know, will help support your dependant's case? Would you prefer a rejected application due to insufficient documentation or do you prefer an extension with extra documentation. Choice is always yours

It is clear that you had provided the same for the first application by the dependant and could mention the same in the dependant's sponsor/cover letter but it wouldn't hurt if you send the document again. It won't make the application heavier

Keeping this document with you would also not mean that this document would give eggs that you would be able to use to make omelettes with. You can always wait for omelettes I guess

fair point! But my problem is that somehow i seem to have misplaced the original document (issued by local municipal council) and now only have attested copies. I would not be able to get a duplicate on time. I called home office today and asked this query. They said if its not mentioned in the documents to provide you dont need to give. Having said that, he also said that its completely upto the applicant as to what documents he provides to support his application.
I have no problem is providing attested copies of the marriage certificate, but I am not sure if they would recognise attestation done in a foreign country (India, Mumbai)
So I hope I have tried to explain my dilemma more clearly now

[QuickSam]

Write a cover letter, explain the situation and include attested copies.

You need to spoon feed the CW, if you are applying via PEO you have the chance to answer the questions but when you are applying by post, you don't have that luxury. That is the reason, people like me tend to say that you should include all possible documents.

There have been cases where CW's have asked the applicant to send the degree certificate etc. so I always advise people to include as much information as possible.