Indefinate Leave to Remain [ILR] vs Spouse VIsa

[earthworm_gym]

Hi all,

So currently looking to bring my US Wife over to the UK to live with me.

I assume we would have to apply for the Spouse Visa and not the Indefinate leave to remain? I assume that comes later on?

Thanks all!

[Casa]

Your wife will apply for a Spouse settlement visa, which under current regulations will grant her a 27 month probationary term before she is able to apply for permanent residence - ILR. If proposed changes to the Immigration rules are implemented, the probationary period would increase to 5 years before qualifying for ILR.

[Lucapooka]

Yes, after two years. The temporary residence period is a sham marriage filter. However, if you've already been married for 4 years, you can waive the two years and apply for immediate settlement (if you have passed the KOL test).

[earthworm_gym]

Your wife will apply for a Spouse settlement visa, which under current regulations will grant her a 27 month probationary term before she is able to apply for permanent residence - ILR. If proposed changes to the Immigration rules are implemented, the probationary period would increase to 5 years before qualifying for ILR.

Are the proposed changes likely to come into effect, not that it matters mainly?

thanks for your help!

[geriatrix]

Please continue in the existing topic.