Documents Returned-(Applicants passport images returned back)

[shan6677]

Hi all,

I have received the Originals and Photocopies of supporting documents which I have to Sheffield to support my wife's Spouse visa, but I have 2 Concerns.

1) Applicants 2 passport size pictures are sent back, They did not even open the sealed envelop in which I have put the pictures, I have Clearly written on top of the envelop that this envelop contains applicants 2 passport size photos. So did they miss taking the pictures of the applicant or is it normal that they don't take the pictures (GOV.co.uk asked us to submit applicants photographs.). I am worried about this..

2) They ask us to send a photocopy of all the documents but they have sent the envelop back to me in exactly same package without opening it.

Please help me with this,

Thanks.

[smarter1]

1. I have never heard UKVI require applicant to submit pictures for a spouse visa.

2. This is normal, they most probably scanned the originals or photocopies (depending on what is possible to scan).

[shan6677]

1. I have never heard UKVI require applicant to submit pictures for a spouse visa.

2. This is normal, they most probably scanned the originals or photocopies (depending on what is possible to scan).

Hi,

thanks for your reply .

1) 2 passport size pictures. point 6 "https://www.gov.uk/uk-family-visa/provide-information".

[smarter1]

I am not sure how this point 6 is relevant to spouse visas. Both Appendix FM and Appendix FM-SE are silent in relation to passport pictures. Please correct me, if I am wrong.

[SaJaRo]

Definitely need passport sized photos for spouse visa. I did for FLRM. The link Shan provided clearly states you need to provide two passport photos under "Information you must provide".

Shan, I don't really know, but I'm pretty sure they use your image from the biometric enrollment for your entry clearance or the BRP. Not sure why they ask for the photos but there must be a reason!

Can't help you with the other question, sorry.

Good luck!

[smarter1]

I cannot find a link now but I have read that visa centres are not accepting printed passport pictures anymore, instead they take a digital picture of the applicant themselves.

FLRM is an application inside the UK, not outside.

Anyhow, they may have scanned the picture (or simply ignored them since they have got your picture anyway) and returned it along with other paperwork.

[shan6677]

Definitely need passport sized photos for spouse visa. I did for FLRM. The link Shan provided clearly states you need to provide two passport photos under "Information you must provide".

Shan, I don't really know, but I'm pretty sure they use your image from the biometric enrollment for your entry clearance or the BRP. Not sure why they ask for the photos but there must be a reason!

Can't help you with the other question, sorry.

Good luck!

Thanks SaJaRo

[shan6677]

I cannot find a link now but I have read that visa centres are not accepting printed passport pictures anymore, instead they take a digital picture of the applicant themselves.

FLRM is an application inside the UK, not outside.

Anyhow, they may have scanned the picture (or simply ignored them since they have got your picture anyway) and returned it along with other paperwork.

Thanks smarter1,
That May be the Reason why they have returned them to me.. just did not want them to Reject application for not sending passport Pictures.

[metanoia]

I cannot find a link now but I have read that visa centres are not accepting printed passport pictures anymore, instead they take a digital picture of the applicant themselves.

FLRM is an application inside the UK, not outside.

Anyhow, they may have scanned the picture (or simply ignored them since they have got your picture anyway) and returned it along with other paperwork.

They ask the sponsor to send passport picture of the applicant along with documents. Biometrics is at the visa centre which you have quoted.