In deep dilemma [Tier-1 dependent]

[arlikattiananth]

Hi all,

This forum has helped answer most of my queries. I have this one question which has caused a lot of dilemma and i am totally confused.

About Me:
I am in the UK for last 4 months working in london. I am on tier-1 visa valid till 2013.

About my accommodation:
I am currently renting a flat with my friend. The tenancy agreement has both my name and my friend name for the contract period of 12 months. However, the utililty bills are on my name.

The landlord is not willing to change the tenancy agreement to remove my friend's name and mention only my name, so that it is easy for me to submit the tenancy agreement for the dependent visa application. However, the landlord is ready to provide a No Objection Letter for my wife and kid (8 months) to stay with me in the flat.

The flat is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom property. The bedrooms are average size of a double-bedroom. It has big living room, and a Spam.

The Question:
While applying my dependents visa from India, would it cause any issues with respect to accommodation proof I provide?
The reason why I ask is --
1. The tenancy agreement is shared with two persons, is this okay?
2. Would the flat be treated as overcrowded leading to visa refusal?


Please provide your valuable feedback to help me come out of this dilemma.

Thanks in advance.[/u]

[Jacob123]

Why is this dilemma, where did you read that you need to show tenency agreement for dependent visa.

Read the dependent threads in this forum..........you will realise that Tenancy agreement is not required for dependent visa. Also look at the guidelines and you will be sure. So no need to worry about it, you do not need to submit it.

Relax, read the dependent guidelines and move ahead.

Cheers,
Jacob

Hi all,

This forum has helped answer most of my queries. I have this one question which has caused a lot of dilemma and i am totally confused.

About Me:
I am in the UK for last 4 months working in london. I am on tier-1 visa valid till 2013.

About my accommodation:
I am currently renting a flat with my friend. The tenancy agreement has both my name and my friend name for the contract period of 12 months. However, the utililty bills are on my name.

The landlord is not willing to change the tenancy agreement to remove my friend's name and mention only my name, so that it is easy for me to submit the tenancy agreement for the dependent visa application. However, the landlord is ready to provide a No Objection Letter for my wife and kid (8 months) to stay with me in the flat.

The flat is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom property. The bedrooms are average size of a double-bedroom. It has big living room, and a Spam.

The Question:
While applying my dependents visa from India, would it cause any issues with respect to accommodation proof I provide?
The reason why I ask is --
1. The tenancy agreement is shared with two persons, is this okay?
2. Would the flat be treated as overcrowded leading to visa refusal?


Please provide your valuable feedback to help me come out of this dilemma.

Thanks in advance.[/u]

[arlikattiananth]

Thanks for your prompt reply. You are right about the guidelines not mentioning anything about accommodation but everybody are submitting these while applying their respective dependent's visa and I am not sure when this trend begun.

As you might be aware that the fees for application is huge, I dont have enough funds currently to re-apply in case of any refusals. So hence i wanted to be absolutely sure.

Sorry to ask you this question -> If I still go ahead and submit these documents for the accommodation proof should it in anyway cause issues?

Thanks in advance.

[Jacob123]

Ananth, From my opinion you shd never show it as it is resulting in overcrowding. I can confirm from experience of couple of my friends that tennacy proof is not required..............if you have then give as optional......but do not give something that can create problem as it looks in your case so just avoid.

Thanks for your prompt reply. You are right about the guidelines not mentioning anything about accommodation but everybody are submitting these while applying their respective dependent's visa and I am not sure when this trend begun.

As you might be aware that the fees for application is huge, I dont have enough funds currently to re-apply in case of any refusals. So hence i wanted to be absolutely sure.

Sorry to ask you this question -> If I still go ahead and submit these documents for the accommodation proof should it in anyway cause issues?

Thanks in advance.

[indian234]

Ananth,

You dont need a tenancy agreement.
Just be sure with your other documentation (maintenance, marriage certificate, recent communication records) and your application will be successful.

I have got my wife's visa recently(from Hyderabad) without tenancy agreement.

regards,

[sainath_seelam]

Hi,

I faced a similar situation today when i tried to submit the dependent application for my wife today. VFS guys were asking for
1) Accomodation Proof
2) Employment letter and payslips.

As long as i am able to show funds, relationship, valid visa..it should be fine right? Can someone please suggest?

Thanks,

Sai.

[arlikattiananth]

Yes, when verified with VFS they ask for accommodation proof (as in some tenancy agreement). So basically things are mixed up, no concrete conclusions.