HELP!!switch to HSMP Dependant/ PSW expires in 2010 *Urgent*

[Shubhi]

Hi All,

I am currently on HSMP visa which will expire in Oct 2011. My fiance is on PSW which will expire in Sep 2010. We are planning to get married soon so that he can come on my visa. Both of us are working here in UK.

What are the documents required to file for his dependant visa?

Also shall we get married in UK or in India?which option is quicker and efficient? We will opt for registered marriage and not a traditional ceremony as yet so we will not have any photos or wedding card....what should I do??

Please help

Thanks

[geriatrix]

Your spouse-to-be will have to apply for EC as a dependent from home country. He cannot switch from Tier 1 (PSW) to dependent of Tier 1 migrant from within the UK.

If you both want to marry in UK, you'll have to apply for Certificate of Approval (COA). AIUI, you both will need to apply for COA (not either, but both).

And, BTW, you are not an HSMP migrant but a Tier 1 (General) migrant.



regards

[Shubhi]

Thanks very much for a quick reply

Could you also suggest me what all documents are required for Tier 1 dependant visa?

I think they also ask for Pics and wedding card? We will opt for registered marriage and not a traditional ceremony as yet so we will not have any photos or wedding card....what should I do??

Thanks again

Shubhi

[geriatrix]

Could you also suggest me what all documents are required for Tier 1 dependant visa?

Read the Tier 1 (General) dependent policy guidance. Or search the forum - this information has been posted hundreds (if not thousands) of times.

I think they also ask for Pics and wedding card?

Well, they never asked me for such things. But since your partner would be applying soon after the wedding, get some photographs clicked at the registrar's office (don't forget to carry two garlands ).

regards