Paperwork needed to immigrate back to the UK
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Paperwork needed to immigrate back to the UK
My wife and I are planning on moving back to the UK with our two kids.
I'm having difficulty finding the forms that are required for us to fill out. Can someone kindly provide me with this info or a link please?
Thank you so much
I'm having difficulty finding the forms that are required for us to fill out. Can someone kindly provide me with this info or a link please?
Thank you so much
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Re: Paperwork needed to immigrate back to the UK
Depends on your status really. Are you all British, or do some of you need visas?
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Re: Paperwork needed to immigrate back to the UK
If your children are your biological children then they are British and just need UK passports.
For your wife, have a look through http://britishexpats.com/forum/citizenship-passports-spouse-family-visas-uk-196/british-citizen-living-abroad-non-eea-spouse-see-thread-basic-information-830478/
For your wife, have a look through http://britishexpats.com/forum/citizenship-passports-spouse-family-visas-uk-196/british-citizen-living-abroad-non-eea-spouse-see-thread-basic-information-830478/
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Re: Paperwork needed to immigrate back to the UK
If you were born in the UK your children will also be British citizens. You apply for their British passports before you start the immigration process for your wife.
https://www.gov.uk/overseas-passports
Does your wife have any recent British, Irish or other European ancestry?
https://www.gov.uk/overseas-passports
Does your wife have any recent British, Irish or other European ancestry?
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Re: Paperwork needed to immigrate back to the UK
You should read the following websites to see what documents you need to provide for a settlement visa for your wife (I am presuming your children are British citizens and not just Canadians)
https://www.gov.uk/government/upload...ment_Final.pdf
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/immigrat...ified-evidence
Depending on what category you are applying under the documentation you present is different.
Basically you need to provide documentation to prove you meet the financial requirements; for employment income, payslips, bank statements, employment contract/letter etc; for savings, bank statements, savings accounts statements etc
Proof that you have accommodation to go to in the UK; rental agreement/mortgage, approval from landlord etc
Relationship proof that you have a genuine marriage; marriage certificate, photographs etc.
https://www.gov.uk/government/upload...ment_Final.pdf
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/immigrat...ified-evidence
Depending on what category you are applying under the documentation you present is different.
Basically you need to provide documentation to prove you meet the financial requirements; for employment income, payslips, bank statements, employment contract/letter etc; for savings, bank statements, savings accounts statements etc
Proof that you have accommodation to go to in the UK; rental agreement/mortgage, approval from landlord etc
Relationship proof that you have a genuine marriage; marriage certificate, photographs etc.
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Re: Paperwork needed to immigrate back to the UK
https://www.gov.uk/ancestry-visa
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Re: Paperwork needed to immigrate back to the UK
Thank you for all your replies.
Unfortunately, She does not have any grandparents or parents who were born in the UK so she wont be able to apply under the Ancestry Visa.
Sorry, but this whole process seems very confusing to me.
1. Would I have to show my bank statements in Canada or the UK?
2. Do I need to have 16,000 pounds savings as well as a job offer? Or is it one or the other.
3. I've applied for the kids British passports, do I need to do anything else for them?
4. Do you have a link for the application for sponsoring your spouse?
Thank you guys for all your help.
Unfortunately, She does not have any grandparents or parents who were born in the UK so she wont be able to apply under the Ancestry Visa.
Sorry, but this whole process seems very confusing to me.
1. Would I have to show my bank statements in Canada or the UK?
2. Do I need to have 16,000 pounds savings as well as a job offer? Or is it one or the other.
3. I've applied for the kids British passports, do I need to do anything else for them?
4. Do you have a link for the application for sponsoring your spouse?
Thank you guys for all your help.
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Re: Paperwork needed to immigrate back to the UK
European-born parents or grandparents could also be useful.
1. Either or both.
2. It's £62,500 and if you have that much you do not need a job offer or show any income.
3. No.
4. https://www.visa4uk.fco.gov.uk/ You should select Settlement>Settlement>Wife.
1. Either or both.
2. It's £62,500 and if you have that much you do not need a job offer or show any income.
3. No.
4. https://www.visa4uk.fco.gov.uk/ You should select Settlement>Settlement>Wife.
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Re: Paperwork needed to immigrate back to the UK
Thank you for all your replies.
Unfortunately, She does not have any grandparents or parents who were born in the UK so she wont be able to apply under the Ancestry Visa.
Sorry, but this whole process seems very confusing to me.
1. Would I have to show my bank statements in Canada or the UK?
2. Do I need to have 16,000 pounds savings as well as a job offer? Or is it one or the other.
3. I've applied for the kids British passports, do I need to do anything else for them?
4. Do you have a link for the application for sponsoring your spouse?
Thank you guys for all your help.
Unfortunately, She does not have any grandparents or parents who were born in the UK so she wont be able to apply under the Ancestry Visa.
Sorry, but this whole process seems very confusing to me.
1. Would I have to show my bank statements in Canada or the UK?
2. Do I need to have 16,000 pounds savings as well as a job offer? Or is it one or the other.
3. I've applied for the kids British passports, do I need to do anything else for them?
4. Do you have a link for the application for sponsoring your spouse?
Thank you guys for all your help.
What you need to show for financial evidence is determined by which category you apply under; are you going the savings route?, do you now earn 18,600 GBP per annum AND have a job to go to in the UK; will you need to enter the UK and work for 6 months before you can apply for the visa.
Until such time as you know how you will qualify, all the other questions are moot.
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Re: Paperwork needed to immigrate back to the UK
@Sandiegogirl - I was going to apply under earning the 18,600 as I have a job offer in the UK. But would I need to work for 6 months first before I can apply for her visa? That kind of makes things a lot harder as she would need to work while we were living there.
I earn more than 18,600 in Canada once you convert it to British pounds.
I earn more than 18,600 in Canada once you convert it to British pounds.
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Re: Paperwork needed to immigrate back to the UK
@Sandiegogirl - I was going to apply under earning the 18,600 as I have a job offer in the UK. But would I need to work for 6 months first before I can apply for her visa? That kind of makes things a lot harder as she would need to work while we were living there.
I earn more than 18,600 in Canada once you convert it to British pounds.
I earn more than 18,600 in Canada once you convert it to British pounds.
https://www.gov.uk/government/upload...ment_Final.pdf
5.2. Category A: With current employer for 6 months or more –
overseas sponsor returning to the UK
If you have a current job earning 18,600GBP AND you have a job offer in the UK earning 18,600 GBP and starting within three months of your return, then you can apply for the visa NOW while still in Canada.
You get the visa and all move over together.