UK Tier 1 Dependent from India - urgent Info required

[indian0099]

Hi All,

I am working in UK on Tier 1 General visa and getting married in India soon (we both are Muslims). My query is regarding the Indian Nikah Namah (Marriage Certificate issued by a Qazi) - Is it an acceptable proof of marriage for Dependents visa application from India or is it mandatory register the marriage under Special marriage act?

Has anybody done it recently?

Any replies will be appreciated.

Thanks!!

[sonub4ualt]

Hi Indian0099,

One of my friends recently applied for Tier 1 dependant from India and it was approved. In his case, he married a girl of different religion and got his marriage certified under the special marriage act from the local registration office. I think special marriage act would imply only to those who marry a man/woman of a different religion. In your case, if you nikah namah is legally certified, then there should not be any problem. It is always better to be on safe side and get it registered with the local registration office. You should also have pictures of your nikah and a wedding invitation card as proof of marriage.

(Optional evidence) Also, try to have pictures taken of both of you in the office while signing the register in the presence of registar/sub registrar.

[indian0099]

Just to update everyone that I applied for entry clearance using Nikahnama (Issued By Qazi) and it was accepted as a valid proof of marriage. Got my Visa processed in just 9 working days. What more can I ask for

[asc.26]

Just to update everyone that I applied for entry clearance using Nikahnama (Issued By Qazi) and it was accepted as a valid proof of marriage. Got my Visa processed in just 9 working days. What more can I ask for

Hi indian0099,

Congratulations...

Since you have applied recently, could you please advise following:

1. Tier-1 Dependent Application Fee from India : ???

2. Little confusion around questions under Section-6( mainly last two):
Could you please advise, what did you entered (for a reference , in my case, my wife is unemployed and doesn't have any property or saving in her name)

Section 6, c) EMPLOYMENT AND FINANCES

I Section 6,c :
- Are you unemployed‚ employed‚ or self-employed?

- Do you receive income from any other sources‚ including friends or family?

- Do you have savings‚ properties or other income‚ for example‚ from stocks and shares?

- How much of your monthly income is used to support your family members?

Thanks a lot in advance.

ASC