r4sh1d wrote:Salaam all,
New here and have a feeling I will be spending a lot of time on this board for the foreseeable future.
Having done my nikah last month, I am now in process of helping my wife put together her application. I have spent a fair bit of time researching the process online and have started reading all posts in this thread from start of 2012 (only got upto end of Jan so far).
I am currently compiling an ehaustive list of documents I need to get ready. If anybody can answer a couple of questions, it would be most helpful.
(1) How do Gerrys normally accept the documents? Ideally I would have had a big folder with as many plastic wallets as I needed but have a feeling that would cause inconvenience. I would like to minimise the chances of them messing up the order and presentation.
(2) I currently share a flat in Bristol where I work but that contract runs out in mid-Sept. I intend to rent a one-bed flat from August onwards but will not be able to provide details of that at time of application. Would it be adequate to explain the situation while providing current tenancy agreement/bills as well as a letter from parents saying that my wife can stay at our family home temporarily, if required?
Just a bit of background:
- We were engaged for over a year during which period we stayed in regular contact.
- Did nikah last month and rukhsati planned for summer. (is it best to be transparent about this?)
- I am an employed graduate engineer earning more than the proposed revised threshold, have never sought any benefits and despite not having substantial savings manage finances comfortably.
Thanks.
Hi,
1) No need for huge files and wallets as all of that was given back to me coz the case worker takes everything out and puts in a bag which then goes to the embassy. just make sure relevant papers to each subject are attached together with a lose thread on the top, it makes it easier for them to go thro it. i also did put those coloured flags on each of these marking them S1 S2 etc. the just made an index stating S1 has these documents etc etc. i thot it woud mk the ECO's life a lil easy.
2) depending of exactly when u submit ur app i'd suggest submit the current tenancy agreement & explain ur situation. but then again accomodation is very important so the ECO probably would want you to show where u and ur wife will be living for the next 2 or so years, so i suggest u sort out an agreement for ur xt rental property. ECO's need solid evidence of accomodation and funds to maintain u and ur partner so tk xtra time if u need bt mk sure u dnt submit something which shows u cant tk care of ur wife financially for the 27months visa that she'll be granted coz they really wana see there wont be no recourse to public funds in taht time period.
if u want her n u living with your parents for some time then show them as the third party support.
3) about the nikkah and ruksati issue just be very transparent and explain how its a cultural thing and pretty normal here. do make sure that u convey the message that u two are legally and religiously married and provide all the documents that prove so.
good luck:)
What is the name of the test that they are required to take now before coming to the UK? (settlement visa)
