UK Spouse Visa Requirements
Apr 17th 2017, 11:45 am
#61
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Re: UK Spouse Visa Requirements
Hi guys.
I've had to get an interim bank statement from my bank Natwest, because the latest bank statement that I receive from post was dated up to 17th March and my appointment is on the 22nd April. However the interim bank statement that I have received has come in a different format than my usual statements which is A4 copy, compared to A5. I have phoned Natwest to ask them if branches are able to stamp bank statements and they have said it is up the the discretion of the branch, but it is unlikely. They also said that they won't write a headed letter saying the the statements are authentic. I was thinking of explaining this in my covering letter, but do you guys have any suggestions of what I should do?
Thanks
I've had to get an interim bank statement from my bank Natwest, because the latest bank statement that I receive from post was dated up to 17th March and my appointment is on the 22nd April. However the interim bank statement that I have received has come in a different format than my usual statements which is A4 copy, compared to A5. I have phoned Natwest to ask them if branches are able to stamp bank statements and they have said it is up the the discretion of the branch, but it is unlikely. They also said that they won't write a headed letter saying the the statements are authentic. I was thinking of explaining this in my covering letter, but do you guys have any suggestions of what I should do?
Thanks
Maybe other members will have some input.
Apr 17th 2017, 3:52 pm
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Re: UK Spouse Visa Requirements
I was lucky, managed to go to Natwest on Saturday and explained the situation that I was in and they managed to stamp a bank statement they printed out. The only issue I'm stuck on now is regarding the signatures. My appointment is next Saturday so any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
Thanks
Apr 18th 2017, 8:19 pm
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Re: UK Spouse Visa Requirements
Hi guys
So there's something new with the updated form. With the English language requirement they are now asking for the title of qualification. The certificate title says, Grade 2 Graded Examination in Spoken English. However, there isn't enough space to write all of this in. Any suggestions?
So there's something new with the updated form. With the English language requirement they are now asking for the title of qualification. The certificate title says, Grade 2 Graded Examination in Spoken English. However, there isn't enough space to write all of this in. Any suggestions?
Apr 18th 2017, 8:30 pm
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Re: UK Spouse Visa Requirements
I was thinking of abbreviating it to Grade 2 GESE and in my covering letter, writing that GESE stands for graded examination in spoken English? What do you guys think?
Apr 23rd 2017, 7:58 am
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Re: UK Spouse Visa Requirements
Hey guys.
The visa application for my fiancee was successfully granted yesterday. It's been a long and stressful process, but we've finally got the ball rolling. Just wanted to say a massive thanks to all who have helped me in this process, it is much appreciated.
The visa application for my fiancee was successfully granted yesterday. It's been a long and stressful process, but we've finally got the ball rolling. Just wanted to say a massive thanks to all who have helped me in this process, it is much appreciated.
Apr 23rd 2017, 1:39 pm
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Re: UK Spouse Visa Requirements
Well done, glad to hear it 
Apr 29th 2017, 11:43 pm
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Re: UK Spouse Visa Requirements
Hey guys, I've just got another question. How long is my partner allowed to be out of the UK for? Basically she's going back to her home in Nairobi on 4th June. She has a graduation on 19th July which she's not sure she's going to actually come back for or not. If she doesn't come back, she'll then come back to the UK when she flies back with me which will be on 9th September. So will her being away from 4th June to potentially 9th September be a problem?
As always thanks guys.
As always thanks guys.
Apr 30th 2017, 9:59 am
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Re: UK Spouse Visa Requirements
Hey guys, I've just got another question. How long is my partner allowed to be out of the UK for? Basically she's going back to her home in Nairobi on 4th June. She has a graduation on 19th July which she's not sure she's going to actually come back for or not. If she doesn't come back, she'll then come back to the UK when she flies back with me which will be on 9th September. So will her being away from 4th June to potentially 9th September be a problem?
As always thanks guys.
As always thanks guys.
Apr 30th 2017, 10:05 am
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Re: UK Spouse Visa Requirements
Thanks BritInParis for your reply. So because this is only the first year of our initial FLRM it should ok, even though she'll be away for more than 3 months?
Apr 30th 2017, 10:07 am
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Re: UK Spouse Visa Requirements
Correct. She just needs to spend more time in the UK than out of it. As mentioned keeping a travel diary is a good idea both for making further applications easier as you have the dates to hand and to make sure you don't go over in any given 12 month period.
Aug 9th 2017, 9:33 pm
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Re: UK Spouse Visa Requirements
Hi guys, it's been a while, just wanted to ask another question. My Fiancee got her first FLRM granted on 22/07/17 and she now has her BRP, I just wanted to find out how long can she be out of the UK for in total?
Thank you
Thank you
